NCC-AR-EN-DIgital-v3
18 ANNUAL REPORT 2018–2019 But the prairies Marjorie grew up on have changed and, unfortunately, have diminished. More than 70 per cent of Canada’s prairie grasslands have been converted to crops, cities and roads. As the habitat shrinks, so do populations of the wildlife that rely on it. The endangerment of grassland habitat in Canada has cascaded into the endangerment of many grassland species, including greater sage-grouse. Marjorie has supported numerous conservation projects facilitated by NCC to protect grasslands in Canada. It is important to her that these areas are protected. “Vast areas of grassland have been lost already and climate change is affecting what remains,” she says. “Biodiversity is increasingly under threat. Future generations deserve the opportunity to experience the beauty and complexity of the areas that remain.” “I want people to visit NCC’s projects to see that it is possible and essential to protect the lands.” Part of Marjorie’s gift has been allotted to NCC’s greater sage-grouse recovery program. In partnership with the Calgary Zoo, this fiveyear program aims to restore the historic populations of the species within two protected locations, one of which is owned by NCC. “The species that adapted to the grasslands can only survive if they have access to the habitat they require,” says Marjorie as she reflects on the program. With the help of Marjorie’s gift, NCC purchased grassland property last year to provide a suitable environment in which to release sage-grouse. By supporting habitat protection, Marjorie is doing her part to care for the Canadian landscape she has loved her entire life. “We have an opportunity to protect some fragile and beautiful areas,” she says. “Without our help, they will be lost forever.” It is her hope that as others go out and explore nature, they feel the same way she does when the long prairie grasses skim her pant legs. “I want people to visit NCC’s projects to see that it is possible and essential to protect the lands.” Canadians like Marjorie, and their passion for our country’s natural landscapes, are building a natural legacy for today and for tomorrow. A small but mighty conservation win IN SUMMER 2018, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s Conservation and Research Department successfully released six captive-reared Poweshiek skipperling butterflies on NCC land in the Tall Grass Prairie Natural Area in southeastern Manitoba. The release is part of a multi-year, collaborative research and conservation effort to save this endangered species. Recent estimates suggest that there may be fewer than 200 Poweshiek skipperlings remaining in Canada, making the addition of six individuals in NCC’s protected area significant. The release marks the first-ever release of captive-reared Poweshiek skipperlings. NCC supporters are protecting the high-quality tall grass prairie that the butterflies depend upon to survive.
19 CONNECTING WILDLIFE AND LAND Midway between Ottawa and Montreal is an unspoiled, 7,000-hectare (18,000-acre) corridor of land, rich in hardwoods, including black maple. The corridor provides habitat for 24 imperiled species of plants, birds and mammals. Protected by NCC since 2013, the Kenauk project is a critical step in NCC’s plan to maintain a wildlife corridor that stretches north from the Ottawa River to the Laurentian Mountains. In the heart of this place, a unique lake spanning over 1,300 hectares (3,212 acres), and reaching 85 metres in depth, is home to a healthy lake trout population. The lake is also the site of many family cottages — including that of Tim Hartley and his wife, Wendy, who first met on the lake. Tim is a leader in his community. He co-chairs the cottage owners association and has been encouraging local cottagers, municipalities and associations to ensure the long-term protection of the lake’s natural values. Tim made a significant contribution to NCC to protect land in the Kenauk area, and has invited other cottagers to do the same. The support of Tim and other donors has supported NCC’s collaborations with scientists and the surrounding landowners to better understand and protect the biodiversity of this unique landscape. NCC’s annual biodiversity survey confirms the presence of numerous rare species, including four-toed salamander, one of Quebec’s largest colonies of the showy orchid, and the ghostly, chlorophyll-free American cancer-root plant. ANNUAL REPORT 2018–2019 Clockwise from top: Greater sage-grouse, Poweshiek skipperling, butterfly release Protecting Canada’s species at risk* Species group # of species at risk found on NCCowned properties Total # of species at risk in Canada Amphibians Birds Clams, snails & other molluscs Fishes (fresh water) Insects & spiders Lichens Mammals (terrestrial) Mosses Reptiles Vascular plants 15 58 8 11 12 7 21 2 30 59 27 89 38 107 68 23 44 19 43 204 *Species at risk includes COSEWIC-assessed and SARA-listed (Schedule 1) taxa designated as endangered, threatened or special concern. COSEWIC - Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. SARA - Species at Risk Act.
- Page 1 and 2: CELEBRATING OUR CONSERVATION HEROES
- Page 3 and 4: Vision We envision a world in which
- Page 5 and 6: SNAPSHOT OF SUCCESS The Nature Cons
- Page 7 and 8: A STRONG PARTNERSHIP FOR NATURE Wor
- Page 9 and 10: 09 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 In a cho
- Page 11 and 12: 11 Community-led conservation ON TH
- Page 13 and 14: 13 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 Bob Mick
- Page 15 and 16: 15 PROTECTING PEI’S WETLANDS East
- Page 17: 17 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 Marjorie
- Page 21 and 22: 21 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 IS Lynda
- Page 23 and 24: 23 KEEPING CONSERVATION IN THE FAMI
- Page 25 and 26: 25 Glen ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 Est
- Page 27 and 28: 27 A LANDMARK YEAR Together with su
- Page 29 and 30: 29 MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF FINANCIALS
- Page 31 and 32: 31 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL P
- Page 33 and 34: 33 NOTES TO SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATE
- Page 35 and 36: 35 THANK YOU! We are fortunate that
- Page 37 and 38: 37 Estate Gifts Irene Bauman Robert
- Page 39 and 40: 39 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 Thank yo
19<br />
CONNECTING WILDLIFE AND LAND<br />
Midway between Ottawa and Montreal is an unspoiled, 7,000-hectare (18,000-acre)<br />
corridor of land, rich in hardwoods, including black maple. The corridor provides habitat<br />
for 24 imperiled species of plants, birds and mammals. Protected by <strong>NCC</strong> since 2013,<br />
the Kenauk project is a critical step in <strong>NCC</strong>’s plan to maintain a wildlife corridor that<br />
stretches north from the Ottawa River to the Laurentian Mountains.<br />
In the heart of this place, a unique lake spanning over 1,300 hectares (3,212 acres),<br />
and reaching 85 metres in depth, is home to a healthy lake trout population. The lake is<br />
also the site of many family cottages — including that of Tim Hartley and his wife, Wendy,<br />
who first met on the lake.<br />
Tim is a leader in his community. He co-chairs the cottage owners association and has<br />
been encouraging local cottagers, municipalities and associations to ensure the long-term<br />
protection of the lake’s natural values. Tim made a significant contribution to <strong>NCC</strong> to<br />
protect land in the Kenauk area, and has invited other cottagers to do the same.<br />
The support of Tim and other donors has supported <strong>NCC</strong>’s collaborations with scientists<br />
and the surrounding landowners to better understand and protect the biodiversity of<br />
this unique landscape. <strong>NCC</strong>’s annual biodiversity survey confirms the presence of numerous<br />
rare species, including four-toed salamander, one of Quebec’s largest colonies of the<br />
showy orchid, and the ghostly, chlorophyll-free American cancer-root plant.<br />
ANNUAL REPORT 2018–2019<br />
Clockwise from top:<br />
Greater sage-grouse,<br />
Poweshiek skipperling,<br />
butterfly release<br />
Protecting Canada’s species at risk*<br />
Species<br />
group<br />
# of species at risk<br />
found on <strong>NCC</strong>owned<br />
properties<br />
Total # of<br />
species at risk<br />
in Canada<br />
Amphibians<br />
Birds<br />
Clams, snails &<br />
other molluscs<br />
Fishes<br />
(fresh water)<br />
Insects & spiders<br />
Lichens<br />
Mammals<br />
(terrestrial)<br />
Mosses<br />
Reptiles<br />
Vascular plants<br />
15<br />
58<br />
8<br />
11<br />
12<br />
7<br />
21<br />
2<br />
30<br />
59<br />
27<br />
89<br />
38<br />
107<br />
68<br />
23<br />
44<br />
19<br />
43<br />
204<br />
*Species at risk includes COSEWIC-assessed and S<strong>AR</strong>A-listed (Schedule 1) taxa designated as<br />
endangered, threatened or special concern. COSEWIC - Committee on the Status of Endangered<br />
Wildlife in Canada. S<strong>AR</strong>A - Species at Risk Act.
Change language