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Article: Nobel Prize Winning Climate and Conservation Scientists Call Visionary Plan to Protect Vast Canadian Boreal Forest Unprecedented

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July 21, 2008
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The Pew Charitable Trusts issued the following news release:

As news spreads of Ontario's commitment to protect over 55 million acres of Canada's Boreal Forest, an area the size of the United Kingdom, leading international scientists and conservationists are expressing their strong support for Premier Dalton McGuinty's science-based leadership.

"Premier McGuinty has set a new standard for Canada and the rest of the world for land conservation by committing to one of the world's largest conservation plans," said Dr. Joshua Reichert, managing director of the Pew Environment Group. "Ontario's commitment to set aside half of its Boreal Forest helps ensure the long-term integrity of a vital ...

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