Environmental Services — February 5, 2010
The Canadian Boreal Initiative Applauds Announcement of Mealy Mountains National Park and the provincial Eagle River waterway park
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR,
Today's announcement by the Government of
"This is an outstanding boreal landscape with a rich and diverse ecological and cultural history. These parks represent an exceptional legacy for present and future generations," said
Together, the federal Mealy Mountains National Park and the provincial Eagle River waterway park will be one of the largest protected areas in Eastern
"This announcement sets an important precedent for parks in
Today's announcement is a major step towards completing the Canadian National Park system, and will nearly double the total area protected within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Labrador's Mealy Mountains region offers exceptional opportunities for tourism, recreation, and exploration of Canada's heritage; continued traditional uses by Aboriginal and local people, and protection of significant areas of habitat for the threatened Mealy Mountains woodland caribou herd.
This protected area covers Labrador's critical wetlands and salmon and brook trout habitat. They provide a haven for a threatened woodland caribou herd, along with moose, black bear, osprey, bald eagles and a species of special concern, the eastern population of the harlequin duck.
"People sometimes forget how truly large and diverse our boreal forests are. In addition to being a physically awe-inspiring landscape, this park will act as a refuge for a whole suite of Boreal wildlife, ranging from woodland caribou to brook trout to the harlequin duck," said
Canada's Mealy Mountains National Park announcement follows others from the provinces of Ontario,
The Canadian Boreal Initiative Created in 2003, the Canadian Boreal Initiative (CBI) brings together diverse partners to create new solutions for Boreal conservation and sustainable development, and acts as a catalyst for on-the-ground efforts across the Boreal forest by governments, industry, aboriginal communities, conservation groups, major retailers, financial institutions and scientists.
For further information: or to arrange an interview, please contact: Suzanne Fraser, (613) 552-7277, sfraser@borealcanada.ca
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