Prince Edward Island is a mosaic of small, privately owned parcels, with high road density and a history of deforestation for farmland. These factors have created fragmented habitat for wildlife in the remaining forest and wetlands, which has increased the occurrence and severity of “edge effects”.
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Local Farmers Committed to Bobolink Conservation
The partnership between ALUS and Island Nature Trust has been one that has created a wonderful foundation for farmland bird conservation across Prince Edward Island. Local farmers are proving their commitment to wildlife by providing nesting habitat for multiple grassland species, including bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), a species at risk.
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Remembering John Sylvester
The Staff and Board of Island Nature Trust wish to extend their condolences to the family of John Sylvester, a gifted photographer who captured the beauty of our Island’s ecosystems. John was an ardent supporter of the Trust and his photographs inspired a connection to the natural heritage of Prince Edward Island to all those who saw them.
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