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Hinterland Who's Who Factsheet: Pesticides and Wild Birds

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LINK: http://www.hww.ca/en/issues-and-topics/pesticides-and-wild-birds.html

Description

A factsheet on pesticides and their effects on wildlife with information on types and forms of pesticides, toxicity to birds, contamination of food sources, habitat loss, and best management practices to protect birds. Includes recommendations for responsible pesticide use as well as government legislation and regulations.

Additional Information:

Regions: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Canada, Nunavut

Submitted by: WetlandNetwork