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Despite its visible destruction, fire is an integral part of Alberta's boreal and Rocky Mountain forests. "That doesn't make it any less devastating for people who have properties in those kinds ...
If you love the mountains but you’re not into the crowds, you might be looking for alternatives to the classics. Well, ...
As the number and intensity of wildfires in Alberta increases, so do concerns about fires in areas of the province that have so far largely been spared from the flames.
Canada has its own stretch of the Rocky Mountains, and this acclaimed train journey enables passengers to view them up close ...
Stop for a moment and think of Alberta’s vast, forest-covered rural landscapes. You might conjure the imposing conifers in Jasper or the small, densely-planted young pines near Rocky Mountain House.
commonly known as mountain pine beetle, have declined 98 per cent since the peak in 2019. Janice Cooke, a professor of Forest Genomics at the University of Alberta, spoke to Radio Active host ...
Take a deep dive into the recent history of the mountain pine beetle in Alberta and why forests are at risk when the beetles spread into new territories. Much has been said about mountain pine ...
EDMONTON — Last year’s record wildfires in Alberta destroyed habitat for threatened species and will change the makeup of the province’s forests for decades to come, says a new report.
Looking for the greatest mountain road trip in North America? Follow National Geographic travel writer Robert Reid who spent four-days on one of his favorite scenic driving tours in Alberta, Canada.
More than 85% of the world's bird, mammal, and amphibian species live in mountains, particularly in forest habitats, but researchers report that these forests are disappearing at an accelerating rate.
Despite its visible destruction, fire is an integral part of Alberta's boreal and Rocky Mountain forests. "That doesn't make it any less devastating for people who have properties in those kinds of ...