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Mon, 20 Nov 2017

Marten vs. Goshawk

What happens when a marten’s meal is interrupted by a curious goshawk? Watch the video to find out!

Thanks so much to Shannon Crowley and Dexter Hodder for sharing this amazing footage from their HCTF-funded project, “Marten Population Responses to Accelerated Salvage Logging in MPB Stands in Central BC“.

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Turning Ideas Into Action: 2026 Northern Restoration Community of Practice Workshop How can we turn shared knowledge and restoration goals into practical action on the ground? On October 20–23, restoration practitioners will gather in Terrace, BC, for the 2026 Northern Restoration Community of Practice Workshop. Building on the vision, values, and indicators co-created by the Community of Practice in 2024 and 2025, this year’s workshop will focus on practical tools, shared learning, and stronger partnerships to advance restoration across Northern BC. Participants will have opportunities to: - Share restoration projects spanning coastal, estuary, riverscape, and ungulate habitats. - Work through real-world challenges and solutions with peers. - Develop practical guidance products and explore tools to support restoration work. - Identify knowledge gaps and priorities for future collaboration. - Strengthen connections across Northern BC’s restoration community. Hosted at the Terrace Sportsplex, the workshop is an opportunity to build on collective experience, learn from one another, and turn shared ideas into meaningful action. 📅 October 20–23, 2026 📍 Terrace Sportsplex, Terrace, BC Learn more about the Northern Restoration Community of Practice and its work to support restoration across the region. https://sernbc.ca/ecosystem-restoration-community-of-practice/conferences #HCTF #HabitatRestoration #NorthernBC #Conservation #Collaboration

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Intake for our Fish & Wildlife Grants is OPEN! HCTF Fish & Wildlife (F&W) Grants are available to anyone (provincial or municipal governments, First Nations, academic institutions, non-government organizations, industry) for projects that: - Focus on native wildlife, freshwater provincially managed fish, and/or their habitats in British Columbia (BC), Canada; - Have the potential to achieve significant conservation outcomes; - Align with our purposes as laid out in the BC Wildlife Act. Fully developed projects can apply for 1-3 years of funding as a New, New Phase or Continuing project, and projects that still require some planning and preliminary work can apply for Seed funding. Please see our website for more information on eligibility, funding priorities, budget sheets, application guidance and additional grant information: HCTF Fish & Wildlife Deadline: Friday 6 November, 2026 at 4.30pm (PT) 📸 5-358 - Julie Thomas, 2-618, 5-349 - Shannon Werden, 4-506 Leo D a, 0-476 -B Patterson, 3-272 More information: https://buff.ly/Li3glFf

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Healthy streams mean healthy fish. Every restoration project helps keep BC's freshwater ecosystems thriving.

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Scholarship Highlight: Peter Baker! Peter is one of 2026’s Together for Wildlife scholarship Recipients Peter Baker is a PhD student at the University of British Columbia Okanagan under the supervision of Dr. Adam Ford. His research combines his interests in movement ecology and animal physiology to explore how wildfire risk reduction treatments influence the habitat, behavior, and energy expenditure of mule deer in central British Columbia. This work will help provide the evidence base needed to ensure fuel management strategies support healthy mule deer populations. The Together for Wildlife scholarship is awarded annually by HCTF in partnership with the First Nations-B.C. Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Forum and the Province of British Columbia’s Together for Wildlife Strategy (T4W) to masters and Ph.D. candidates conducting research that will have a positive impact on stewardship, management, policy, or decision-making of wildlife in BC. Interested in applying for the T4W Scholarship? Head to https://buff.ly/sdplw15 to learn more!

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INVASION OF THE BULLFROGS! Coming to a pond near you… 👀 They’re big. They’re loud. And they’re not from around here. American bullfrogs are an introduced species in British Columbia, and they can cause major problems for native amphibians and other wildlife. Bullfrogs are voracious predators that compete with native species for food and habitat, and their enormous appetites don’t stop at insects. While they might look like something straight out of a monster movie, the real story is about protecting BC’s native ecosystems. Understanding where bullfrogs occur and how they interact with native species is an important part of managing their impacts. So if you hear a deep “BWAAAAAAAH” coming from a pond this fall… you might want to investigate. 👀 #BCWildlife #Bullfrog #InvasiveSpecies #BCNature #HalloweenNature

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Passionate about conservation? We are – come join us! We are a non-profit foundation investing in habitat conservation and education projects across B.C. Our Manager of Education Programs is retiring, creating an opening for a permanent, full-time position with the Foundation. We are seeking a leader who is energetic, motivated, and has a positive approach to their career, their work and their colleagues. The Manager of Education Programs leads our Education Team. This individual leads the development and implementation of multiple environmental education initiatives, province-wide programs, and grants within HCTF. This position is based out of our Victoria office, and the individual must be able to work from the office. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. To apply, please email a cover letter and CV describing how you meet the required qualifications to careers@hctf.ca. Job Type: Permanent, full-time Position Location: Unit 102-2957 Jutland Road, Victoria B.C. Closing Date: Monday, October 26th at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) More info: https://hctf.ca/about/careers/ #bcconservation #yyjjobs #bcjobs #nowhiring #conservationjobs

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Ready to show us B.C. through your lens? The BC Nature & HCTF Photo Contest is now open! So grab your camera, head outside, and start snapping! You can enter as many photos as you like. This year’s categories: Botany & BC Landscapes Birds Wildlife (excluding birds) Conservation Lands & Wildlife Management Areas Youth (17 & under) We can’t wait to see the wild side of B.C. through your eyes. 📷 Photos by previous Photo Competition entrants. #BCNatureHCTFPhotoContest #HCTF #PhotoCompetition #BCNature #BCNatureClubs

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Scholarship Highlight: Megan Buers! Megan is one of 2026’s Al Martin scholarship Recipients Megan Buers is a PhD student at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, studying how threatened Western Screech-Owls (Megascops kennicotii) move through managed forest landscapes on Vancouver Island. She has spent nearly a decade researching birds of prey, working with Northern Saw-whet Owls, Burrowing Owls, American Kestrels, and more across Canada. The research will help guide conservation efforts and sustainable land management practices that benefit both screech-owls and the broader forest ecosystems they inhabit. Interested in applying for the AL Martin Scholarship? Head to https://buff.ly/sdplw15 to learn more!