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2010: International Year of Biodiversity
We need to act now!
Biodiversity is synonymous with varieties of species, their genetic characteristics and their habitats.The United Nations proclaimed 2010 the “International Year of Biodiversity” to highlight the importance of biodiversity and draw attention to efforts required to curtail the loss of biological diversity currently being witnessed.
And Quebec?
Much like what is happening at a planetary level, rates of decease in biological diversity in Quebec are disturbing. Eighty-seven of the 655 vertebrate species inventoried in Quebec are currently cause for concern (some 13%). Among these, 38 species are imperilled or fast becoming endangered species. .Fewer habitats, less wildlife
For wildlife, the degradation and disappearance of natural milieus like streams, brooks, wetlands and forests signify the loss of places to feed, breed and raise their young.Urbanization, industrialization, exploitation of natural resources, farming and pollution are the leading factors behind changes and losses of wildlife habitats. Each time a species disappears or a habitat is disturbed, a portion of our collective heritage is lost, often forever. We need to act!
We must protect our natural heritage
The Fondation de la faune works to protect the habitats of imperilled species and save sites rich in biodiversity in all regions of Quebec. But the battle is far from won!The Fondation de la faune needs your help to pursue this important mission of concern to us all. Please donate!
Complimentary 2010 calendars are offered to donors of $20 or more.
Concrete examples of projects that will be supported by your donation.
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Following are concrete examples of important projects that will be supported by your donation.
Year after year, since 1987, the Fondation has supported a network of organizations operating in the field. Efforts are deployed throughout Quebec by the Fondation de la faune and our partners to protect imperilled species and preserve exceptional or threatened habitats:| INTERVENTIONS | EXAMPLES OF REALIZED PROJECTS |
|---|---|
| We locate sites where imperilled species breed and raise their young. | Québecoiseaux.pdf Tortue géographique.pdf |
| We seek to gain a better understanding of the population of an imperilled species and threats to survival in order to develop conservation plans. | Caribou forestier.pdf Baleine noire.pdf |
| We buy land: wetlands, exceptional virgin forest ecosystems and wildlife habitats are then protected forever. They contribute to forming corridors connecting habitats together and can become wildlife sanctuaries. | Barachois de Malbaie.pdf |
| We restore habitats for imperilled species. | Pie grièche migratrice.pdf |
| We convince private landowners to engage in voluntary conservation. These landowners protect, develop and enhance habitats found on their property. | Mont St-Bruno.pdf |
| We accompany these committed landowners: we inform them and provide them with tools to learn more and better protect their land. | Forestiers_saguenay.pdf |
| We heighten the awareness of users of natural milieus of their great fragility and their importance for wildlife. | Communautés cries.pdf Panneau ruisseau st-jean.pdf Couvertdegrimpeur2008.pdf Rivière Beauport.pdf |
| We inform companies exploiting natural resources about the needs of imperilled species when they are present in a given sector. | Mammifères marins gaspésie.pdf Tourisme aux îles.pdf |
Your donation will allow us to accomplish even more. Thank you for your support!
