Boreal Birds Need HalfProtect North America’s Bird Nursery

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Canada and the United States have the opportunity to become world leaders in large-scale forest conservation and sustainable development.

Conservation measures are in place in some areas, but more are urgently needed to protect boreal birds and their forest home.

That is why we support efforts to realize the following vision as soon as possible:

At least half of the boreal forest region must be protected and remain free of large-scale industrial disturbance. That level of protection is necessary to maintain healthy populations of the full spectrum of bird species and other wildlife inhabiting the North American boreal forest;
Industrial activities undertaken in the remaining unprotected areas should be carried out with the highest global sustainability standards, with an emphasis on maintaining healthy and pristine wetlands and waterways;
Both protected areas and industrial activities should proceed only with the free, prior, and informed consent of the affected Aboriginal communities.

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Endorsing Organizations

The following organizations endorse the Boreal Birds Need Half campaign.

Why Boreal Birds Need Half

North America’s boreal forest, stretching from interior Alaska across Canada to the Atlantic Ocean, is the breeding ground for an estimated 3 billion birds and more than 300 species— nearly half of all bird species in the U.S. and Canada. Many species are in decline, and habitat loss is a key factor. Modern conservation science contends that at least half of an ecosystem should be protected from development to preserve its ecological health and biodiversity.

This report by theBoreal Songbird Initiative andDucks Unlimited demonstrates why preserving at least half of this forest ecosystem is needed to give boreal birds their best opportunity for survival in today’s rapidly changing world.

In addition to protecting at least half of the boreal forest, the report recommends sustainable development in the remaining areas. Both protected areas and industrial activities should proceed only with the free, prior, and informed consent of affected Aboriginal communities.

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Get to Know the Birds of the Boreal

More than 300 bird species rely on the boreal forest as nesting grounds.

79Bay-breasted Warblers

An estimated 79% of North America’s Bay-breasted Warblers breed in the Boreal Forest.

82Blackpoll Warblers

An estimated 82% of North America’s Blackpoll Warblers breed in the Boreal Forest.

77Bohemian Waxwings

An estimated 77% of North America’s Bohemian Waxwings breed in the Boreal Forest.

87Bufflehead

An estimated 87% of North America’s Bufflehead breed in the Boreal Forest.

64Canada Warblers

An estimated 64% of North America’s Canada Warblers breed in the Boreal Forest.

80Dark-eyed Juncos

An estimated 80% of North America’s Dark-eyed Juncos breed in the Boreal Forest.

56Green-winged Teal

An estimated 56% of North America’s Green-winged Teal breed in the Boreal Forest.

84Lincoln’s Sparrows

An estimated 84% of North America’s Lincoln’s Sparrows breed in the Boreal Forest.

57Olive-sided Flycatchers

An estimated 57% of North America’s Olive-sided Flycatchers breed in the Boreal Forest.

98Palm Warblers

An estimated 98% of North America’s Palm Warblers breed in the Boreal Forest.

89Pine Grosbeaks

An estimated 89% of North America’s Pine Grosbeaks breed in the Boreal Forest.

68Ruby-crowned Kinglets

An estimated 68% of North America’s Ruby-crowned Kinglets breed in the Boreal Forest.

97Short-billed Dowitchers

An estimated 97% of North America’s Short-billed Dowitchers breed in the Boreal Forest.

73Swainson’s Thrushes

An estimated 73% of North America’s Swainson’s Thrushes breed in the Boreal Forest.

83White-throated Sparrows

An estimated 83% of North America’s White-throated Sparrows breed in the Boreal Forest.

87Yellow-bellied Flycatchers

An estimated 87% of North America’s Yellow-bellied Flycatchers breed in the Boreal Forest.

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