Research

Flood Effects on Road–Stream Crossings

Economic and Ecological Benefits of Stream Simulation Designs

L’initiative Staying Connected

Pour reconnecter la nature et les humains par-delà les frontières

Nature, Data, and Power

An attempt to bring cross-disciplinary conversations among ecology, evolution, behavior, and genetics on the one hand and critical perspectives from the social sciences and humanities on the other into the pages—and in front of the readers—of a scientific journal.

Protect, manage and then restore lands for climate mitigation

Study published in Nature: Climate Change with lead authors Susan Cook-Patton and Ronnie Drever

Natural Climate Solutions for Canada

This study shows that Canada can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 78 megatonnes CO2e in 2030 through Natural Climate Solutions.

Connectivity Guidelines

Guidelines for conserving connectivity through ecological networks and corridors co-authored by Jessica Levine

Enabling Coexistence

Navigating predator-induced regime shifts in human-ocean systems by Jenn Burt

Conservation Through Co-Occurrence

Woodland caribou as a focal species for boreal biodiversity by Dr. Ronnie Drever

Staying Connected Initiative

Map showing the Northern Appalachian-Acadian region, the most intact temperate broadleaf forest in the world.

Budget Recommendations 2023

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This submission offers three recommendations for Finance Canada’s consideration as it prepares to announce the Government of Canada’s 2023 budget.

Indigenous Right Relations Strategy & Action Plan

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Our organization is committed to advancing right relations with Indigenous Peoples. This is a summary of our plan, built on five strategic commitments, will carry us through to 2025, when we comprehensively revisit our organizational strategic plan.

COP15 Scorecard

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The Global Biodiversity Framework will be a success if it is and includes these 10 elements.

Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations

Nature United's submission for the annual pre-budget consultations in advance of the upcoming federal budget.

Supporting Indigenous Youth

Indigenous knowledge systems, languages, and cultures were developed through the relationship with the land, resulting in an interdependent relationship between the two. Being out on the lands and waters leads to positive outcomes for Indigenous youth.

Moose Summary Report

A summary report showcasing Considerations and Recommendations for Initiating Indigenous-led Moose Monitoring and Research

Economic Impact of Bear Viewing and Bear Hunting

A report produced by the Center for Responsible Travel with support from Nature United about the economic impact of bear tourism in the Great Bear Rainforest.

A Blueprint for Action

Examines the future of conservation finance and proposes a set of concrete steps to further explore and develop funding opportunities.

Valuing Coastal Guardian Watchmen

A business case for Indigenous Guardian programs prepared by EPI EcoPlan International, Inc. for Nature United and The Coastal Steward Network.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Evaluating the Indigenous Youth Stewardship Program

Taking Care of What We Know

An Evaluation of the SEAS Community Initiative

Indigenous Rights

Indigenous Rights and Nature United’s Approach to Conservation

Building Partnerships

Nature United’s Guidance for Building Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples

Communications Guidelines

Nature United has developed guidelines to direct and support our communications with and about our work with Indigenous partners.

Supporting Indigenous-led Conservation

Nature United’s approach to working in partnership with Indigenous peoples.

High Conservation Values in Northwest Manitoba

A comprehensive assessment of ecological values in northwestern Manitoba. Prepared by ArborVitae Environmental Services Ltd., the assessment conforms to the framework of High Conservation Values of the Forest Stewardship Council standard of sustainable forest management.

Climate Resilience, Lessons from Abroad

Case studies from around the world on pioneering efforts to build climate resilience into fisheries and coastal communities, including one from Nature United on BC.

Fishing for Solutions

Harvester perceptions of climate change vulnerability in Canada's Pacific fisheries

Canada's Agricultural Policy Framework

Leveraging the Power of Natural Climate Solutions in Canada's Next Agricultural Policy Framework

Thaidene Nëné Fund

Moose Management Guide

This document draws on the knowledge and wisdom shared at a Moose Management workshop held in Dec. 2018.

Healthy Country Planning

Learn more about this Indigenous-led process.

Managing Land, Living Culture

A case study showing how Healthy Country Planning helped revitalize fire culture in the Yurok, Hoopa and Karuk Tribes.

SEAS Toolkit

A resource for planning your on-the-land Indigenous youth program.