One of the world’s largest intact forest ecosystems -- the breeding grounds for many of the world’s warblers, ducks and other migratory birds -- is in big trouble.

Oil and gas, timber, mining, and other industries are destroying vital habitat for birds and other wildlife in Canada’s boreal forest. We need your help to stop them.

Please sign our petition and urge the Canadian government to protect this special place.

Canada’s boreal forest spans more than 1.4 billion acres and provides vital breeding habitat for many of the world’s birds -- including nearly 40% of North America’s ducks, geese, and swans.

Each year, more than 300 species of birds, including bufflehead ducks, boreal chickadees, Cape May warblers, sparrows and more, spend time in this special place. In fact, the boreal is so important to so many birds that it is sometimes called North America's bird nursery. 

Lynx, grizzlies and wolves also make their home in the boreal forest. And it is one of the world’s largest “carbon reservoirs,” trapping carbon that might otherwise contribute to global warming.  

To protect this special place -- and the wildlife that needs it to survive -- from the threat of destructive development, Defenders of Wildlife has joined with the Save Our Boreal Birds Campaign and conservation groups from around the world. Will you join the fight?

Speak out for migratory birds and other wildlife. Sign the boreal forests petition today.

Just 8% of the boreal forest is now protected from new mining, drilling and logging. Each year, more and more of this special place is being lost in the pursuit of profits.

We can turn the tide, but we need your help. Please take action now. 

Caroline Kennedy Senior Director, Field Conservation Defenders of Wildlife