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Issue 62
February 16, 2006


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EnviroZine:  Environment Canada's On-line Newsmagazine.

Quadra Island, B.C. Photo: R. GordonProtect Your Land – Get a Tax Break

If you own a piece of ecologically sensitive land that you would like to protect for years to come, the Ecological Gifts Program can be a good option in ensuring long-term protection for your wild space while providing significant tax benefits.

Green Roof Technology Adapted to Cold Climates
Ottawa test house's winter green roof - Photo: National Research CouncilCanadian researchers have recently shown that winter green roofs could reduce the energy used for heating by more than 10 per cent during the cold season.

The Case of the Orchid Smugglers
Paphiopedilum micranthumWildlife officer Richard Labossière thought he had seen it all until he received a call from a Canada Customs inspector at the airport. Little did he know that this would lead to the largest orchid bust in Canadian history.

You Asked Us
How do I find out about recycling in my city? Recycling steel, plastic, and aluminum. Photo: M. Blondin

EnviroYouth
Environmental Contests for Students
Robert Bateman National Wildlife Week Writing and Art Contest

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