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A new study published in @ConservationSP reveals 3.9M hectares of converted land in 🇨🇦 that—if restored—benefit biodiversity & climate. The study comes at a pivotal time as Cdn govt committed to #30x30 restoration targets at #COP15 🌎 wwf.ca/restoration-an…

“Our restoration analysis provides decision makers and funders with a critical part of the information necessary to set a national restoration target, which is a crucial step to implement the international targets that Canada has agreed to.” — @JDMSnider

“It also highlights areas where restoration could be considered at regional/local scales. Key to moving forward will be ensuring goals & plans for implementation are co-developed with the consent of Indigenous & local communities in ways that reflect their priorities & knowledge”

“Restoration is one of the key pillars of WWF-Canada’s 10-year plan to #RegenerateCanada. We’re working to restore 1 million hectares of lost, complex ecosystems that will provide #wildlife with healthy habitats where they can live, feed and mate." — @MeganALeslie

"These habitats also act as #carbon sinks, helping us mitigate the effects of #climate change. This study is an important contribution to understanding the role that targeting high impact restoration can play.” —@MeganALeslie

WWF-Canada’s national restoration analysis was completed with partners from @World_Wildlife, @uvic, @UNBC and @McMasterU, and is generously supported by @MapleLeafFoods.

Learn more about restoring lost habitats in Canada: wwf.ca/restoration-an…