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2026 Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

March<\/h4>\n

Tip #245:<\/strong> Man\u2019s best friend is becoming one of restoration\u2019s best tools. Dogs can be trained to detect multiple plant species using scent alone, even at low densities where humans may miss them. This makes them especially useful for early invasive species detection, one of the most important steps in successful ecological restoration. Conservation dogs are also used to locate endangered bird burrows, oil spills, and pollinator habitats, helping guide restoration efforts and monitor ecosystem recovery. Learn more about how dogs can assist in methods of restoration\u00a0here<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0here<\/u><\/a>. Here is also a\u00a0video<\/u><\/a>\u00a0showing the work these dogs can do.<\/p>\n

Tip #244:<\/strong> A living shoreline is a lasting shoreline! Living shorelines help restore natural coastal ecosystems by\u00a0re-establishing native vegetation and using natural materials<\/a>\u00a0such as marsh plants, oyster shells, and stones to stabilize shorelines. Unlike hard seawall structures, living shorelines\u00a0rebuild habitats and natural processes<\/a>\u00a0while reducing erosion, improving water quality, helping degraded shorelines recover and become more resilient over time.<\/p>\n

Tip #243:<\/strong> What looks like a mess on the ground is actually an ecosystem at work. Leaving leaf litter in place is an easy step that jump-starts biodiversity, improves soil conditions, and supports long-term ecosystem recovery. Before clearing your leaves in the fall, remember that leaf litter\u00a0quietly rebuilds ecosystems.<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and does the hard work for free. Watch this\u00a0short video<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or click\u00a0here.<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to find out more benefits of nature\u2019s unpaid maintenance crew!<\/p>\n

2025 Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

April<\/h4>\n

Tip #242:<\/strong> Aerial dispersed seeds not getting to the root of your site’s issues? Boost your restoration success with self-burying seed carriers!\u00a0Morphing Matter Lab’s E-seed<\/a>\u00a0uses a rain-triggered mechanism to mimic (and improve on) the drilling action of\u00a0Erodium<\/i>\u00a0seeds to ensure higher germination rates and reduced impacts of weather and wildlife even in challenging environments.<\/p>\n

Tip #241:<\/strong> Jiang et al.\u00a0<\/a>aren\u2019t beating around the mulberry bush! Their research has shown that phytoremediation using mulberries is an effective way to remove cadmium\u2014a heavy metal contaminant\u2014from soils, while still producing a healthy and profitable feed for animals. And this isn\u2019t a new idea.\u00a0The United Nations\u2019 Food and Agricultural Organization<\/a>\u00a0has acknowledged Chinese mulberry systems as important bearers of traditional ecological knowledge, having been used to enrich soils and combat desertification for centuries.<\/p>\n

Tip #240:<\/strong> Clams aren\u2019t just for dinner \u2013 they\u2019re key to restoring these coastal ecosystems!\u00a0The Clam Garden Restoration Project<\/a>\u00a0revives traditional Indigenous clam gardens by creating intertidal zones through rebuilding ancient rock walls, enhancing shellfish habitat.\u00a0This effort<\/a> boosts biodiversity, improves sediment conditions, and strengthens the cultural ties between Indigenous communities and the land.<\/p>\n

2024 Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

April<\/h4>\n

Tip #239:<\/strong> Want a pretty lawn that’s low maintenance and low cost? Help pollinators by switching to a tapestry lawn, which not only enhances soil with diverse native plants but also requires less water. Additionally, you\u2019d restore biodiversity without the need for chemicals like fertilizers or pesticides. Read more\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>March<\/h4>\n

Tip #238:<\/strong> Let the rivers flow and the native plants grow! Discover how the removal of four large dams along the Klamath River is sparking an unprecedented\u00a0restoration\u00a0effort<\/a>,\u00a0aiming\u00a0to\u00a0revive\u00a0both\u00a0the\u00a0river\u00a0ecosystem\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0native\u00a0plant\u00a0landscape.\u00a0Dive\u00a0into\u00a0the\u00a0fascinating\u00a0journey of <\/a>restoring\u00a0critical\u00a0habitat<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0migratory\u00a0salmon\u00a0while\u00a0rejuvenating\u00a0600\u00a0kms\u00a0of\u00a0a\u00a0once-dammed\u00a0landscape back to its natural state for the first time in a century.<\/p>\n

Tip #237: <\/strong>Drones are starting to fly in! With the efforts of drones, they will revitalize reforestation in areas that have been burnt down. Along the way, will also limit pollution, monitor restoration effectiveness, and map habitats bringing restoration into the 21st Century. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2022 Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/a>March<\/h4>\n

Tip #236:\u00a0<\/strong>When the number of invasive common carp was successfully reduced through a restoration project in the Hamilton Harbour, the niche was taken over by goldfish set free or flushed down the toilet by area residents.\u00a0Learn more about how the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is tracking the goldfish and the impacts this has on native fish species here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #235<\/strong>: We all know restoration is cool, but did you know it\u2019s this cool? Researchers at the Nature Conservancy of Canada are using thermal imaging<\/a> to monitor restoration efforts in Ontario by using temperature differences in ecosystems before and after restoration. This study<\/a> could change the way we monitor restoration projects in the future!<\/p>\n

<\/a>February<\/h4>\n

Tip #234<\/strong>: Have a leafy spurge problem on your property? This noxious weed takes over rangelands and it is unpalatable for cattle. Sheep and goats are often used to graze leafy spurge, but did you know releasing flea beetles in an invaded area is another biological option for controlling this plant? More information can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #233<\/strong>: Have you read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action? Reconciliation and ecological restoration are interconnected. Learn more about your role(s) in honouring treaties here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #232<\/strong>: Would you like a yard that is low maintenance and beautiful? Restore local biodiversity, attract pollinators, and conserve urban water resources by planting various native plants and pollinator-friendly species on your property instead of or alongside everyday turfgrasses. Learn more about it by exploring the resources found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #231<\/strong>: What do nutrient rich soils, diverse habitats, less disease, and thriving native species all have in common? They can all be enhanced with the use of prescribed fire. Parks Canada has been treating park ecosystems with prescribed fire to enhance native landscapes and reverse the negative consequences of decades-long fire suppression. Check out:
\nYour Forest Podcast – Prescribed Fire In National Parks – Podcast<\/a>; and
\nParks Canada: Igniting Restoration –\u00a0Igniting restoration – Parks Canada\u2019s Conservation and Restoration Program.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #230<\/strong>: Interested in how common plants such as sunflowers<\/a>\u00a0can be used to extract excess elements in soils like lead? Check out this\u00a0article<\/a>\u00a0for more information on this process and the results that were discovered.<\/p>\n

Tip #229<\/strong>: Did you know invasive species are the most immediate threat to many Hawaiian Islands? One of the largest sea bird colonies on Lehua Island was once under extreme pressure from invasive species like rats. Click here<\/a> to learn more about the Lehua Island Restoration Project.<\/p>\n

Tip #228<\/strong>: Even tree planters appreciate the microsites of a rough and tumble landscape. The National Forest Foundation<\/a> provides a quick summary of how they collect seeds, then nurture and grow young seedlings to prepare them for planting back into the forest.<\/p>\n

Tip #227<\/strong>: Did you know that there is less than 20% of native Saskatchewan prairie remaining? Check out this link<\/a> to see how you can visit some of these endangered ecosystems around Saskatoon.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Past Years’ Tips<\/h2>\n

Tip #226<\/strong>: You\u2019ve heard of cow tipping, but have you heard of tree tipping? While felling trees results in a rapid loss of needles, tipped and bent trees maintain root contact with soils while creating a line-of-site and movement barrier for wolves and humans on linear restoration sites of caribou habitat in the Canadian boreal forest. To see how it\u2019s done take a look at this video: Restoring caribou habitat in northern Alberta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #225<\/strong>: Calgary has recently introduced goats to graze natural systems as a means of targeting invasive species in inner city parks with steep slopes or near bodies of water; As well as these conversation efforts, the goats work towards enhancing biodiversity and promoting the growth of native vegetation. The goats are monitored by shepherds with the help of dogs and horses to help restore Calgary\u2019s natural parks!<\/p>\n

Tip #224<\/strong>: Interested in how Africa plans to restore 8000km of land destroyed by desertification, sequester 250 million tonnes of carbon, and create 10 million green jobs by 2030? Check out GreatGreenWall.org<\/a> and the Great Green Wall Trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #223<\/strong>: Sure wolves change rivers, but who gives a dam? After a 400-year absence, the reintroduction of Beavers (Castor fiber<\/em>) to wetlands in rural England has gone swimmingly. Despite initial opposition from Britain\u2019s National Farmer\u2019s Union, the Devon Beavers have put their restorative engineering skills to good use and turned the tides on habitat hydrology, winning over the hearts of the local people. To find out more about these eager beavers, or to see available tour times click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #222<\/strong>: What\u2019s the buzz around Brazilian Bees? Scientists study how different bee species respond to changes in Brazilian forest landscapes, and how increasing their population could improve pollen dispersal when planting trees during restoration projects. Check out the study here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #221<\/strong>: Are dogs taking restoration practitioners jobs? In El Maule, central Chile a trio of border collies fitted with seed-filled satchels restore 30 km of forest fire ravaged areas daily, sowing 10 kilos of seeds.
\nPayment comes in the form of treats for Das, Olivia and Summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #220<\/strong>:\u00a0In China\u2019s Kubuqi desert, officials hope to fight off desertification by\u00a0planting Desert-willow<\/a>\u00a0and other trees that are known to survive in desert conditions.<\/p>\n

Tip #219<\/strong>:\u00a0In Yellowstone National Park, biologists are removing non-native fish using rotenone, a method that\u00a0inhibits the ability of cells to turn nutrients into energy<\/a>, essentially starving the cells and eventually killing the fish.<\/p>\n

Tip #218<\/strong>:\u00a0In areas of the Pacific Northwest, drones are being used to\u00a0reseed areas impacted by invasive species<\/a>\u00a0threatening the sagebrush steppe.<\/p>\n

Tip #217<\/strong>:\u00a0If you\u2019re looking to restore tropical forests, you better utilize the restorative powers of bats and birds. They play a central role in tropical forest dynamics and were responsible for\u00a0more than 90 percent of regeneration in a test study<\/a>\u00a0carried out in southern Mexico.<\/p>\n

Tip #216<\/strong>:\u00a0New research has shown that\u00a0ultrasonic irradiation can be used<\/a>\u00a0as a viable alternative for destroying harmful algae, which is a major problem for water bodies near areas of intense agriculture.<\/p>\n

Tip #215<\/strong>:\u00a0Forest restoration is a continuous process that recovers ecological function and improves human well-being in deforested or degraded forest landscapes, a practice that benefits humans and biodiversity.\u00a0Learn more about it here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #214<\/strong>:\u00a0Compost tea\u00a0makes your soil more active<\/a>, reintroducing soil microbes and promoting fungal growth that has been lost over time.<\/p>\n

Tip #213<\/strong>:\u00a0Could smartphones be the future of restoration projects?\u00a0Check out this app<\/a>\u00a0that helps monitor location and size of invasive Spartina plants in BC coastal mudflats.<\/p>\n

Tip #212<\/strong>:\u00a0Need to remove excess nutrients from lakes, rivers and animal effluent systems? Try algal turf scrubbing, which also has biofuel and fertilizer potential.\u00a0Learn about it here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #211<\/strong>:\u00a0By creating \u201cliving genetic libraries,\u201d researchers hope to ensure the world\u2019s largest trees survive into the future.\u00a0Watch this short film to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #210<\/strong>:\u00a0Although the technology is still in its infancy, tiny nanoparticles could one day be used extensively to\u00a0reduce harmful environmental contaminants<\/a>\u00a0under challenging site conditions.<\/p>\n

Tip #209<\/strong>:\u00a0Floating Treatment Wetlands are an ingenious way of keeping natural waters clean. The\u00a0floating platforms help aquatic plants to grow in deeper waters<\/a>, where their roots uptake harmful contaminants while creating a new habitat for microorganisms that degrading these contaminants even more.<\/p>\n

Tip #208<\/strong>:\u00a0Electrical resistant heating is an effective method for remediating contaminated soils, which\u00a0uses electrical probes<\/a>\u00a0to heat the subsoil and capture and then treat contaminants.<\/p>\n

Tip #207<\/strong>:\u00a0Using nurse plants in your restoration plans will help ensure more diversity and promote the recovery of degraded ecosystems faster than using plants without these capabilities.\u00a0Learn more about these plants here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #206<\/strong>:\u00a0Hemp is not just a revenue generator for farmers, it\u2019s also a great way to remove heavy metals from soils. Learn more about these\u00a0amazing properties of hemp here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #205<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for a natural way to control invasive weeds and restore native landscapes? Employ the grazing efficiency of sheep and goats, who prefer pesky weeds such as thistle, yarrow and buckbrush. Here\u2019s a\u00a0primer on using goats for vegetation management.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #204<\/strong>:\u00a0Did you know you can use hair to clean up oil spills? Put your hairdo to use and ditch those synthetics!\u00a0Read this to learn how.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #203<\/strong>:\u00a0More than just a tasty herb, cilantro can also be used as an inexpensive, sustainable alternative to\u00a0purifying heavy metals out of drinking water<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #202<\/strong>:\u00a0Using dredged sediment material, wetlands can not only be enhanced and restored, they can also be created! Learn more about how river sediments\u00a0can be used to strengthen wetland ecosystems<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #201<\/strong>:\u00a0Weed control as a rationale for restoration? Yep, controlling the weeds and invasive vegetation that thrive in disturbed landscapes is one of many good reasons to restore to a more diverse, late-successional plant community\u2014just look at the\u00a0example of Tallgrass Prairie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #200<\/strong>:\u00a0Ectrokinetic soil remediation is an inexpensive method of using electricity to attract heavy metals and organic contaminants towards electrodes for easy removal\u2014featured in this video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #199<\/strong>:\u00a0Restoring native grasslands can be aided by reintroducing grazing and fire to these landscapes or by mechanically removing invading woody vegetation. See this guide for\u00a0best management practices<\/a>\u00a0from the Manitoba Forage Council.<\/p>\n

Tip #198<\/strong>:\u00a0Many thousands of\u00a0bacterial species can be found<\/a>\u00a0in just one gram of soil, and they collectively sculpt entire ecosystems. That reality is forcing scientists to\u00a0rethink conventional restoration practices<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #197<\/strong>:\u00a0Almost 90 percent of plants rely on a\u00a0symbiotic relationship with fungi<\/a>, which improves nutrient availability and growth for both species. Inoculating soil and plants with mycorrhizal fungi during restoration can result in a faster return to ecological equilibrium.<\/p>\n

Tip #196<\/strong>:\u00a0Soil remediation using plants (see\u00a0Phytoremediation Potential of Bioenergy Plants<\/a>) can be an economical and sustainable way practice after every growing season, plus harvested biomass can be used for manufacturing textiles, plastics and bio-fuels.<\/p>\n

Tip #195<\/strong>:\u00a0Feeling the heat? Perhaps try\u00a0reintroducing Indigenous burning methods<\/a>\u00a0along with contemporary techniques to restore certain landscapes and to ensure that destructive wildfires occur less often.<\/p>\n

Tip #194<\/strong>:\u00a0Have you ever heard of a trophic cascade? Learn how the reintroduction of wolves is within Yellowstone National Park has\u00a0triggered a chain reaction of ecosystem regeneration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #193<\/strong>:\u00a0When restoring vegetation, try not to create a monster plant! In attempts to restore coastal marshes near San Francisco decades ago,\u00a0engineers unwittingly created vast invasive monocultures<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #192<\/strong>:\u00a0Using natural processes\u00a0to restore\u00a0disturbed sites decreases costs and utilizes pioneer species to pave the way to regeneration.\u00a0Learn more in this report<\/a>\u00a0from SER-WC\u2019s\u00a0David Polster.<\/p>\n

Tip #191<\/strong>:\u00a0Want to get rid of\u00a0Yellow Flag Iris? Add a\u00a0benthic barrier after removing this invasive species, which will\u00a0suppress\u00a0regrowth. See our\u00a0guest article from CSISS<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Tip #190<\/strong>:\u00a0Need more help with your research? A\u00a0new report says<\/a>\u00a0citizen science can be used not just to support science and research, but also to advance learning and get people involved.<\/p>\n

Tip #189<\/strong>:\u00a0Want to protect bats from white-nose syndrome?\u00a0Bat Acoustic Monitoring Portal (BatAMP)<\/a>\u00a0is a centralized, web-based system that allows researchers to upload and share data derived from acoustic monitoring projects.<\/p>\n

Tip #188<\/strong>: Are you involved in the protection of critical habitat on private land or have an interest in the decision making process? Check out this new resource from the SCCP \u2013\u00a0New Decision Guide for Protecting Critical Habitat on Private Land<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #187<\/strong>:\u00a0Check out the Special Report on\u00a0Conserving Fish Habitats<\/a>\u00a0under the Forest and Range Practices Act provided by the FPB.<\/p>\n

Tip #186<\/strong>:\u00a0Happy National Forest Week! Find out how you can get involved\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and check out this video from the Nature Conservancy of Canada.<\/p>\n

Tip #185<\/strong>:\u00a0What is the difference between noxious and invasive?\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to find out.<\/p>\n

Tip #184<\/strong>: Summer is quickly coming to an end and spring seems a long ways off\u2026however it is never to early to start planning a wildlife habitat garden. Check out this new resource from the SCCP:\u00a0Gardening with Native Plants Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #183<\/strong>:\u00a0Can we create multi-functional forests? As part of the Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project, Red Deer created one of the\u00a0largest edible forests and pollinator gardens<\/a>. (Tip courtesy of University of Saskatchewan Students<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Tip #182<\/strong>:\u00a0Are you involved in assessing how climate change will affect ecosystems?\u00a0ALivE<\/a>\u00a0is a new tool for Ecosystem-based Adaptation developed by IISD.<\/p>\n

Tip #181<\/strong>:\u00a0Interested in citizen science? Check out\u00a0NatureLynx<\/a>, a new app created by Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute\u00a0where users actively contribute to our scientific understanding of Alberta\u2019s ecosystems.<\/p>\n

Tip #180<\/strong>:\u00a0Are you involved in wetland restoration and looking for related training resources? The Association of State Wetland Managers offers a Wetland Training Webinar Series focused on wetlands & restoration options\/considerations. To view these webinars, visit their\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #179<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for a new channel to add to your podcast lineup? Why not check out the new Nature Conservancy Canada\u00a0podcast\u00a0Nature Talks<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #178<\/strong>:\u00a0Does your work focus on\u00a0\u00a0Native Grasslands? Check out this new resource from AEP on\u00a0Conservation Assessments \u2013 Strategic Siting and Pre-disturbance Site Assessment Methodology for Industrial Activities on Native Grasslands<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #177<\/strong>:\u00a0Interested in connectivity analysis? The CBI recently released the free\u00a0Linkage Mapper Software, v2.0<\/a>, a GIS toolbox designed to support regional wildlife habitat connectivity analyses.<\/p>\n

Tip #176<\/strong>: Are you interesting in conserving pollinator habitat? Check out the\u00a0guides<\/a>\u00a0from Pollinators Canada on selecting plants for your ecoregion<\/p>\n

Tip #175<\/strong>:\u00a0Why is seed storage so important? And how might you store small batches, while controlling for humidity and temperature? Why not make your own portable after-ripening bucket?\u00a0Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #174<\/strong>:\u00a0Want to know more about ecological restoration in Canada? In honour of Canada Day, learn about how we are protecting species, habitats, and ecosystems\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #173<\/strong>:\u00a0Are you looking for new resources to compliment your species ID skills? Are you a budding citizen scientist? Want to contribute to the collection of biodiversity data? Check out the iNaturalist app, available through Google Play & iTunes\u00a0inaturalist.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #172<\/strong>:\u00a0Do you have Garry Oak trees on your property? Thinking about growing wild flowers? The\u00a0Habitat Acquisition Trust\u00a0explains how to do this using oak leaves here:\u00a0ht.ly\/RQBF30ku7hg<\/a>. Bonus: You will also be caring for a very important ecosystem!<\/p>\n

Tip #171<\/strong>:\u00a0Are you considering local wild seed collection for your restoration project? Check out the article \u201cShould I pick that? A scoring tool to prioritize and valuate native wild seed for restoration<\/a>\u201c. The proposed tool \u201ccan be applied to various restoration applications to assess relative effort, to plan and prioritize species for restoration projects and to help set fair seed pricing\u201d<\/p>\n

Tip #170<\/strong>:\u00a0Why are green roofs useful for grassland and prairie conservation? Check out this research paper\u00a0Carabid and spider population dynamics on urban green roofs<\/a>(<\/em>Bergeron, Pinzon & Spence, 2018) for more information.<\/p>\n

Tip #169<\/strong>:\u00a0Want to learn more about nature and wildlife? Use these\u00a0ID and information guides<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Edmonton Area Land Trust.<\/p>\n

Tip #168<\/strong>:\u00a0How big is Canada\u2019s Boreal forest? Well, it spans from Alaska to Labrador and is the largest intact forest left on the planet. If you do work here, be sure to follow & check out resources provided by\u00a0Boreal Conservation<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Tip #167<\/strong>:\u00a0The SER\u2019s\u00a0Restoration Resource Center<\/a>\u00a0is an interactive platform for knowledge exchange and learning in the field of ecological restoration that provides access to a wide variety of resources, publications, & project information.<\/p>\n

Tip #166<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for webinar resources related to riparian health and management? Why not check out the\u00a0webinar channel<\/a>\u00a0offered by Cows and Fish.<\/p>\n

Tip #165<\/strong>:\u00a0Have you heard about a new \u2018poplar\u2019 way to deal with heavy metal contaminated soils? Poplars and their hybrids are the way to go! Due to their high biomass, genetics, and ability to tolerate high concentrations of heavy metals, Poplars, can accumulate contaminants within their xylem and leaves. This helps to immobilize heavy metals, stabilize sites, and restore soils. For more info check out this paper:\u00a0http:\/\/ht.ly\/od4330jEREU<\/a>.\u00a0Tip provided\u00a0by Wyatt Moore from the University of Saskatchewan.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tip #164<\/strong>: Happy Earth Day! Why not check out events in your area\u00a0earthday.ca\/ed2018\/earth-d\u2026<\/a>, or share them with us using\u00a0#EarthDay2018<\/p>\n

Tip #163<\/strong>:\u00a0Are you looking for Restoration Opportunities in your area? Look no further\u2026 check out the updated\u00a0Atlas of Forest and Landscape Restoration Opportunities<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Tip #162<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for a tool to help you identify the type of soil(s) at your restoration site? Check out BC\u2019s soil information finder (SIFT<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Tip #161<\/strong>:\u00a0Five ways to save a lake<\/a>\u00a0via Nature Conservancy Canada<\/p>\n

Tip #160<\/strong>:\u00a0Tea soothes the soul, but it can also soothe your soil. Compost tea application is a technology used to improve soil health by increasing the bacterial and fungal communities of degraded landscapes. The \u201ccold brewing\u201d process allows the growth of organisms extracted from the compost. Check out\u00a0Terra Erosion Control<\/a>\u00a0for more information on compost tea application and watch this\u00a0short video<\/a>\u00a0if you want to make your own.\u00a0Tip provided\u00a0by Layton Willick from the University of Saskatchewan.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tip #159<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for tools and resources related to Wildlife Species Inventory and Habitat Information? Check these\u00a0resources<\/a>\u00a0recommended provided by KCP.<\/p>\n

Tip #158<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for products and tools that are available for accessing, capturing, and interpreting fish and fish habitat information in BC? Check out this\u00a0link<\/a>\u00a0provided by KCP.<\/p>\n

Tip #157<\/strong>:\u00a0Their bite is right! Livestock prefer leafy plants & are a great tool for fighting\u00a0#InvasiveSpecies\u00a0in rangelands. Leafy Spurge is an example of an invasive that can be managed through grazing. For best results a grazing plan should be made:\u00a0jstor.org\/stable\/4003874<\/a>.\u00a0Tip provided by Anna Jacobson from the University of Saskatchewan<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Tip #156<\/strong>:\u00a0The\u00a0books<\/a>\u00a0every ocean lover should read in 2018!<\/p>\n

Tip #155<\/strong>:\u00a0Want to better understand how the suitability of biodiversity habitat has been modified? Check out ABMI\u2019s\u00a0Biodiversity Intactness Index<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #154<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for a job in Environmental Studies and Ecology? Check out this\u00a0facebook group<\/a>\u00a0hosted by UVic.<\/p>\n

Tip #153<\/strong>:\u00a0Following the theme of wetlands, check out these\u00a0practical ways<\/a>\u00a0cities\u00a0can manage and preserve urban wetlands.<\/p>\n

Tip #152<\/strong>:\u00a0#SERWC2018\u00a0is just around the corner! Why not register, and take in some of the great speakers and sessions we have lined up!\u00a0serwc2018.ca\/home\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #151<\/strong>:\u00a0In need of some restoration-related resources? Why not check out the SER\u2019s new\u00a0Restoration Resource Centre<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Tip #150<\/strong>:\u00a0Check out the\u00a0top i<\/a>nvasive species<\/a>\u00a0of the Columbia-Shuswap region<\/p>\n

Tip #149<\/strong>: Need a break during the holidays? Check out these\u00a0winning shots<\/a>\u00a0from National Geographic.<\/p>\n

Tip #148<\/strong>: Find out how to take care of your Christmas tree\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #147<\/strong>: Alberta\u2019s Living Laboratory Wetlands Project\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #146<\/strong>:\u00a0How do we create Sustainable Funding for Ecosystems and Watersheds? Check out this\u00a0video<\/a>\u00a0by Columbia Basin Watershed Network.<\/p>\n

Tip #145<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Check out Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institutes\u00a0recently launched\u00a0Caribou Monitoring Unit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #144<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for conservation resources? Look no further, check out\u00a0Kootenay Conservation Program list of resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #143<\/strong>:\u00a0How do plants respond to predators? Watch this\u00a0video<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Tip #142<\/strong>:\u00a0Weekly Tip from Rocky Top Ranch & KCP: How to conserve an infected Pine Tree.\u00a0Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #141<\/strong>:\u00a0Fall Clean-Up \u2013 What should you do with those invasive plants? Find out\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #140<\/strong>:\u00a0Still looking for that perfect halloween costume? Check out these\u00a0nature-inspired ideas<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Tip #139<\/strong>:\u00a0It\u2019s that time of year again, when our forests wear reds, oranges, and yellows! What causes this beautiful display of colour?\u00a0Read on to find out why<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #138<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for Stewardship resources? Check out the\u00a0Stewardship Centre for BC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #137<\/strong>:\u00a0Use the\u00a0Alberta Water Tool<\/a>\u00a0for real-time information about water resources in AB.<\/p>\n

Tip #136<\/strong>: Cope with the slope \u2013 4 eco-friendly tips for fighting soil erosion can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #135<\/strong>:\u00a0Happy National Forest Week! Find out how to participate\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #134<\/strong>:\u00a0What is a wetland? AB\u2019s Living Laboratory Project explains\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #133<\/strong>:\u00a0NAIT\u2019s Boreal Research Institute discusses Wellsite Clay Pad Removal & Peat Inversion\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #132<\/strong>:\u00a0Use Canada\u2019s\u00a0Water InfoStream<\/a>\u00a0for water information from provinces and territories across Canada.<\/p>\n

Tip #131<\/strong>:\u00a0Best Practices Guidelines<\/a>\u00a0for Drone Pilots conducting ecological surveys.<\/p>\n

Tip #130<\/strong>:\u00a0Check out ABMI\u2019s\u00a0Data & Analytics Portal<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Tip #129<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for a conference to attend in 2018? Why not\u00a0#SERWC2018! Check out our upcoming conference at\u00a0serwc2018.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Tip #128<\/strong>:\u00a0What are eco-assets? Project Watershed\u00a0explains\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #127<\/strong>:\u00a0Check out\u00a0ForestGEO<\/a>, a unified, global network of forest research plots and scientists dedicated to the study of tropical and temperate forest function and diversity. The multi-institutional network comprises over 60 forest research plots across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe, with a strong focus on tropical regions. CTFS-ForestGEO monitors the growth and survival of approximately 6 million trees and 10,000 species that occur in the forest plots.<\/p>\n

Tip #126<\/strong>:\u00a0Get out and enjoy local restoration projects! Check out Burnaby\u2019s\u00a0Stoney Creek Trail<\/a>\u00a0this summer!<\/p>\n

Tip #125<\/strong>:\u00a0Looking for resources that map invasive species, look no further:<\/p>\n