About Us
With the onset of climate change, the boreal forest is most likely to see some of the most drastic alterations of any ecosystem in Canada. A rise in average seasonal temperatures will potentially impact a variety of systems, both terrestrial and aquatic: abundant fish communities may either flourish or perish with warming waters; coniferous forests are expected to migrate north as warm-adapted southern species of flora and fauna, as well as greater number of exotic invasive species. All of these factors - and more - have the ability to fundamentally change the unique ecosystem that dominates Canada.
To this end, we aim to advocate for the imperilled boreal forest and its species, while sharing how beautiful it is.
To this end, we aim to advocate for the imperilled boreal forest and its species, while sharing how beautiful it is.
Anita North
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Anita was born and raised in Northwestern Ontario. She had a long career in medical research and neurosurgery. Her family owned and operated a remote wilderness fishing camp for fifty-five years, and her yearly visits have become permanent. Anita's primary life focus is to help restore and protect the ecosystem she loves so much for others to experience in the future.
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Emma Lehmberg
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Also a northwestern Ontario native, Emma completed her MSc at the University of Toronto, specializing in molecular evolution of fish. Previously she has worked for the Canadian Museum of Nature, doing biological surveys. Emma has extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of the boreal forest, and is deeply passionate about scientific research and education.
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