Written by nature enthusiasts, conservation experts and professionals, Land Lines offers thought-provoking reads about research and discoveries in the conservation field. It also offers inspiration to connect with Canada’s nature.

Joël Bonin, associate regional vice-president of NCC in Quebec, at the rivière au Saumon in Kingsbury. (Photo Robert Lasalle)

Water is life — and it begins with land

Water is essential. It’s the pulsing, pumping heart of all ecosystems, and all life on Earth. It flows through every community, every ecosystem, every living being. It’s where memories are…

Charlie's Place, NL (Photo Yana Sloat)

Guardian of tradition

In central Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland), the Gander River has sustained Indigenous communities for thousands of years. Today, River Guardian Justin Hodge of Qalipu First Nation is helping protect this vital waterway and the surrounding land known as Charlie’s Place by weaving together Traditional Knowledge and science.

Volunteers with more than 30 bags of weeds post-event (Photo Ocean Kveder/NCC)

From office to meadow: A team effort in collaboration

Rain or shine, conservation thrives. Volunteers from Stantec helped remove invasive thistle at Bunchberry Meadows, protecting biodiversity and building community.

Pearl Lake, NS (Photo Mike Dembeck)

Canada’s forests: the roots of a resilient nation

This week, as we mark National Forest Week, people are once again reminded of how closely our lives are tied to forests. After another summer of wildfires and smoky skies…

Brooms Brook after excavation (Photo Travis Cormier)

Rewilding at the Brooms Brook floodplain in the Codroy Valley, Newfoundland and Labrador

Rewilding efforts at Brooms Brook in Newfoundland restore natural water flow, soil health and native plants to support biodiversity and reduce flood risks in Codroy Valley.

Marie-Ève Côté's artwork

Nature through art

A reflection of seeing nature through art, and how art deepens appreciation and gratitude for the world.