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Boreal Forest Species at Risk

Ontario's largest forest region, the Boreal forest is dominated by conifers, especially spruce. This is an important habitat for large mammals such as Moose and Woodland Caribou, and birds such as the Great Gray Owl and the Pileated Woodpecker.

There are a total of 28 species officially designated as being at risk in this region.

  • 2 species are extinct and gone forever.
  • 1 species is extirpated and no longer exists in Ontario.
  • 4 species are endangered and close to disappearing from Ontario.
  • 8 species are threatened indicating risk of becoming endangered.
  • 13 species are of special concern who's characteristics make them sensitive to human activities or natural events.

    From the pie charts you can obtain a listing of the species in any of the risk categories, or you can click here to get the complete list of 28 species.

    • 17 Birds
    5 Fish
    1 Insects
    1 Lichens
    3 Mammals
    1 Plants

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