The Edmonton and Area Land Trust (EALT) is pleased to announce the opening of the Carbyn Creek Wildlands site, south of Cross Lake Provincial Park. Carbyn Creek Wildlands is a protected breeding, nesting, and staging area for migratory and residents birds, and for research, education and nature appreciation.
Biodiversity and habitat loss, combined with climate change, are two of the most pressing environmental issues today. The forests and wetlands at this site store huge amounts of carbon, and by conserving this property, EALT ensures that the carbon stored here doesn’t contribute to climate change, but in fact is one of our best defenses against it. Conserving existing natural areas, and preventing them from being cleared of their vegetation, is a cost-effective way to mitigate climate change.
The trails at Carbyn Creek Wildlands lead visitors through mature mixedwoods forest and spruce bogs, with a view of the creek that winds its way through the boreal forest landscape. Visitors can find a map of the trails and directions on EALT’s website, and more details about visiting guidelines. A guided tour led by Lu Carbyn, renowned biologist, will take place on May 10 – sign up here.
Lu’s vision is that his donation will provide the incentive to protect surrounding lands in the area over time. Thank you to Lu Carbyn for donating this land, and to the Alberta Land Trust Grant Program and Environment and Climate Change Canada for financial support.
