Category Archives: Joshua Wise
Ontario’s Greenbelt turns eight!
Today marks the eighth anniversary of Ontario’s Greenbelt, a swath of protected lands that stretch from Niagara in the south to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, and east of Cobourg. Creating the Greenbelt – at more than 700,000 hectares, … Continue reading
My work with the farming community
During a visit to a Norfolk County farm last spring, I was reminded how the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program helps to bring the farming and conservation communities together to work towards a shared vision: a healthy and productive … Continue reading
Keep wind turbines out of Important Bird Areas
Taking a stand that supports Ontario Nature’s long-held position, Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, says that wind turbines should not be built in Important Bird Areas. His recently released annual report focuses on the delicate balance between the inclusion of wind … Continue reading
Environmental champions of tomorrow act today
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of helping out with Ontario Nature’s Youth Council Leadership Retreat. The weekend brought together a highly motivated and diverse group of 25 Youth Council members, all eager to promote a healthier natural environment.
Life on a nature reserve
John Urquhart at his “second office.” When Ontario Nature’s staff ecologist, John Urquhart, asked if I (the new guy) could spare a couple days out of the office to help with some field work at our Lost Bay Nature Reserve, … Continue reading
