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We create and manage protected areas. We protect species and habitats. We help nature adapt to climate change. 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Together we protect and restore nature.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/conservation" rel="external">Protect nature across lands and waters</a> </h3> <p>Species live in and out of protected areas. Parks Canada collaborates to protect nature across boundaries.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/controle-monitoring/cameras" rel="external">Wildlife webcams and remote cameras</a> </h3> <p>Our cameras capture the wild lives of wildlife.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </section>   <div id="wb-cont-4"> <p> <h2>Parks Canada conservation</h2> <p>Explore the top stories from the front lines of our science and conservation work. </p> <section class="row feature-set wb-eqht"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ns/sable/nature/conservation/intendance-collaborative-stewardship"> <img alt="Aerial view of Sable Island through a light layer of fog." class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/nature/science/sable-island-collab.jpg"> </a><figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ns/sable/nature/conservation/intendance-collaborative-stewardship">Collaborative stewardship with Mi'kmaq Earth Keepers of Nova Scotia</a></h4> Working together to learn about and monitor the endemic Sable Island Sweat Bee at Sable Island National Park Reserve. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Indigenous leadership</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/feu-fire"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/brulage-dirige-prescribed-fire-640-360.jpg"> </a> <figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/feu-fire">A healthy dose of fire: prescribed fires at Parks Canada</a></h4> Parks Canada has used prescribed fire as a tool for over 40 years to restore ecosystems. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Restore and recover nature</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/conservation/connectivite-connectivity"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/conservation/connectivite-connectivity/connectivite-connectivity-640-360.jpg"></a> <figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/conservation/connectivite-connectivity">Connecting wildlife habitats for a healthy planet</a></h4> Nature needs its connections, big and small. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Protect nature across lands and waters</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section>   <section class="row feature-set wb-eqht"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/routes-roads"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/rues-roads-mark-belliveau-640-360.jpg"></a> <figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/routes-roads">Making roads safer for wildlife at Parks Canada</a></h4> We鈥檙e all in the driver鈥檚 seat to make a difference for wildlife! </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Restore and recover nature</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/truite-trout"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/eep-sar/truite-trout-640-360.jpg"> </a><figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/truite-trout">Saving cold water loving fish in mountain national parks</a></h4> Parks Canada is restoring threatened Westslope Cutthroat Trout and aquatic ecosystems in Alberta.</figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Restore and recover nature</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/adne-edna"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/eep-sar/adne-edna/adne-edna-640-360.jpg"> </a><figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/adne-edna">Environmental DNA at Parks Canada</a></h4> Parks Canada is using eDNA across the country to help monitor and restore healthy ecosystems. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Restore and recover nature</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section>   <section class="row feature-set wb-eqht"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/aquatique-envahissante-aquatic-invasive"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/especes-species/eea-ais-640-360.jpg"> </a><figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/aquatique-envahissante-aquatic-invasive">Invasive species: aquatic ecosystems under stress at Parks Canada</a></h4> Parks Canada and partners are using innovative ways to tackle aquatic invasive species. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Restore and recover nature</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/controle-monitoring/cameras"> </a><figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/bruits-sous-marins-underwater-noise"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/eep-sar/baleines-whales-640-360.jpg"></a> <figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/bruits-sous-marins-underwater-noise">Restoring a quiet environment for whales</a></h4> Canada’s protected waters are home to many at-risk whales. Keeping waters as quiet as possible is key for their survival. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Restore and recover nature</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/climat-climate/oiseaux-birds"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/Autochtones-Indigenous/oiseau-bird-640-360.jpg"> </a><figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/climat-climate/oiseaux-birds">Birds and climate change: can they stay or will they go?</a></h4> By 2050, one in four birds in Parks Canada places may need to find new homes as a result of increased greenhouse gas emissions. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Climate change</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section>   <section class="row feature-set wb-eqht"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/aires-areas/pun-nup"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/nup-pun-640-360.jpg"> </a><figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/aires-areas/pun-nup">National urban parks: conserve and connect, together</a></h4> Parks Canada is collaborating with partners to protect a network of natural areas in urban centers.</figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Create new protected areas</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/autochtones-indigenous/bison"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/eep-sar/bison_gergovia-640-360.jpg"></a> <figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/autochtones-indigenous/bison">Bison and the power of partnerships</a></h4> Protecting bison cannot be done alone. Parks Canada works in partnership with many Indigenous communities to help bison grow and thrive. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Indigenous leadership</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/especes-envahissantes-invasive-species"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/eep-sar/soin-care-640-360.jpg"> </a> <figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/especes-envahissantes-invasive-species">Care for the land: Parks Canada works to control invasive alien species</a></h4> Parks Canada works with many groups to protect threatened ecosystems and wildlife from IAS. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Restore and recover nature</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section>   <section class="row feature-set wb-eqht"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-4"> <figure class="thumbnail hght-inhrt"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/aires-areas/amnc-nmca"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/beleine-whale-640-360.jpg"></a> <figcaption class="caption"> <h4 class="mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/aires-areas/amnc-nmca">More national marine conservation areas for healthier environments, communities, and livelihoods</a></h4> Parks Canada is leading and supporting the creation of 10 new NMCAs by 2025. </figcaption> <figcaption class="caption"> <span class="label label-default">Create new protected areas</span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section>  <hr> <div class="well"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <figure class="image pull-left mrgn-bttm-md"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/scenes/Photo2_C_Deschamps_2018-514.jpg"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0">Nature and science videos</h3> <p>Learn about our conservation work to protect and restore nature, and how you can help.</p> <h5><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/scenes">Watch our videos to learn more</a></h5> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <div class="well"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <figure class="image pull-left mrgn-bttm-md"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/get-involved/impliquez-involved-514x200-v3.jpg"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0">Take part in conservation</h3> <p>There are lots of ways to get involved in protecting nature.</p> <h5><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/impliquez-involved">Learn how to help protect the places you love</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/impliquez-involved/science">Citizen science</a></h5> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <div class="well"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <figure class="image pull-left mrgn-bttm-md"> <img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/nature/science/grizzly-bear_514x200.jpg"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0">National program for ecological corridors</h3> <p>To continue to play their important role, protected and conserved areas must also be connected. 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