Among the consequences of our changing climate is an increase in the intensity and frequency of forest fires. Wildfire is a natural process that is vital for the healthy renewal of temperate mountain forests;...
British Columbia’s steadily-growing tourism industry competes for equal say in the management of forested lands in a province dominated by forestry since the early 20th Century. A key point of friction between these two...
For decades, the management of Canada’s mountain lakes prioritized fish stocking to create angling opportunities and promote tourism. Although stocking programs have ended in most protected areas – replaced by a renewed focus on...
The World Mountain Forum is bringing together worldwide stakeholders dedicated to sustainable mountain development. The goal of the Forum is to enhance the protection and awareness of mountain ecosystems and communities through collaboration and...
Canadian Mountain Network Alberta Initiating Group Meets in Banff to talk Mountain Research Stakeholders On September 20, 2016, mountain researchers and community members from across the province met in Banff to identify Albertan mountain...
Warmer temperatures in the arctic, especially in mountainous regions, have led to reduced snow cover and longer growing seasons for shrubs and other plants. These environmental changes affect local ecological communities, but can also...
The Canadian Mountain Network is hosting the first annual Mountain Festival on December 9 – 16, 2016 at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton. The Mountain Festival features an Alpine Art show on December 15....
Wildlife management programs often involve collaborations between government scientists and academic researchers; however, conservation efforts can be enhanced by incorporating the traditional ecological knowledge of Indigenous peoples. As enduring stewards of the land, Indigenous...
The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) is a collaborative union of mountain researchers, community members, non-profits, businesses, and government institutions. To ensure that our work reflects the assorted interests of these stakeholder groups, it is...
