PROTECT THE PAINTED TURTLES
A portion from the proceeds from every bottle is donated
to the Habitat Conservation
Trust Fund
The Painted Turtle is the most widely distributed of the 49
species in North
America and is the only native freshwater turtle in British
Columbia.
The Painted Turtle faces many threats within its limited range
in Southern BC. The specific habitat it requires - wetlands and
ponds for hiding and foraging, adjacent to upland areas with
soils suitable for nesting - is found in very few places within
this range. Alteration or destruction of its habitat is probably
the main threat faced by the Painted Turtle. The Painted Turtle
has been placed on British Columbia’s Blue list. This list
identifies species that are believed to be vulnerable to further
declines in abundance. Habitat conservation is the key to
protecting all wildlife species. The Habitat Conservation Trust
Fund invests in projects to conserve the biological diversity of
Canada’s fish, wildlife, and habitats so that people can use,
enjoy, and benefit from these resources. For more information,
please visit
www.hctf.ca.
Working together to conserve the biological
diversity of Canada’s fish, wildlife and habitats so that people
can use, enjoy and benefit from these resources.
WE'LL PLANT A TREE FOR EVERY BOTTLE SOLD
Offset your carbon footprint and make the world a better place for
people...AND Turtles.
Painted Turtle will plant a tree for every bottle sold between
December 1st, 2008 and February 28th, 2009.
*maximum donation $5000
Make a Personal Donation to Tree Canada
www.treecanada.ca
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