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THE PLACE Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Canadian economy, and its working landscapes are home to more than 200 Species at Risk, from bumblebees to bison. The future of these species, and the ecosystem services they provide, depends on finding solutions that work for wildlife and producers alike. THE CHALLENGE More than 20 agricultural pressures, from disruptive grazing regimes to pesticide use and habitat conversion, affect Species at Risk across the country. No single organisation can address them alone, and effective solutions need the participation and buy-in of producers, governments, NGOs, and Indigenous partners to be relevant, feasible, and lasting. |
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OUR APPROACH With support from the Canadian Wildlife Service, GCS is leading the development of a collaborative conservation plan for the Canadian agriculture sector, bringing together more than 20 partner organisations, including crop and livestock associations, farmers and ranchers, provincial and federal agencies, NGOs, and Indigenous groups. Using the Conservation Standards across a series of professionally facilitated workshops, we are guiding the planning team to build a shared understanding of the health of Canada’s eight agricultural regions from the perspective of Species at Risk, and to develop practical strategies for a vibrant, resilient sector that supports thriving wildlife. RESULTS & IMPACT A national, sector-wide collaborative conservation plan uniting more than 20 partner organizations A shared assessment of Species at Risk across Canada’s eight agricultural regions Clear goals and practical strategies designed to benefit both wildlife and producers A roadmap that turns agreed solutions into coordinated action across the sector |