In Canada, the forest dominated landscapes are important habitats. Surprisingly, these regions include most of the country's wetlands. The forest habitat maps are the basis for a brief commentary on the diversity and differences in Canada's forest habitats, and are intended to explain that:

• the conservation of forested landscapes should include a complementary examination of species, genetics and habitats/ecosystems levels of biodiversity

• the magnitude of the habitat biodiversity value for an (forested) area does not necessarily determine the area's importance or significance for wildlife

• forest habitat assessments/planning/management considerations need to be extended beyond just the forested regions.

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Canada's Marine Areas: Integrating the Boundaries of Politics and Nature
May 2004

This map highlights the importance of Canada's nautical mile limits and was chosen based on WHC's involvement as a mainstay partner in the completion of the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation's Marine Report (due to be released soon). Other marine related initiatives linked to Canada's Marine Areas include the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' new marine strategy, the Canadian Council on Ecological Areas' Marine Ecozones of Canada, as well as the Oceanic and Coastal Seascapes chapter in WHC's report, The Status of Wildlife Habitats in Canada - 2001.

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