New Zealand Designer Embraces Wild Rabbit “Eco-Fur”
byWe’re used to hearing polarised arguments about fur, either strongly in favour or strongly against. But many people hold views that fall somewhere in…
Environment & Conservation
Proposals to Ban Fur Sales Are Anti-Ecological
byAfter pressuring a number of designer brands to stop using fur in their collections, animal activist groups that seek to impose a vegan lifestyle…
“Fur Is in My Blood” Says Katie Ball, Trapper, Designer, Advocate
byKatie Ball is a trapper from Thunder Bay, Ontario who also runs her own company, Silver Cedar Studio, designing and making fur garments. She is…
Fur Institute of Canada Champions Humane and Sustainable Fur Production
byOkanagan Valley, British Columbia, is a unique experience for visitors with its high desert environment, vast orchards and lush vineyards. It also provides a fertile…
Anthropomorphism: What Is It and Can It Benefit Conservation?
byWe often assume that if we convince people to care about wildlife they will support conservation. Of course, people are unlikely to support something…
The Truth About “Fur Free” Designer Brands
byOver the past months, several prominent designer brands have announced that their collections will henceforth be “fur free”. Animal activists have been quick to…
Sustainable Fashion: Why Fur Is the Best Material in Your Closet
byIt’s no secret that the planet is in trouble. We’re depleting our non-renewable resources and leaving behind a trail of toxic garbage and pollution….
The Value of an Active Trapper: Maintaining Trails, Unplugging Culverts, Saving Tax Dollars
byWhat is the value to a cottager when trappers are active on the landscape? Not everyone has a good understanding of the positive impact…
Sustainability: New Story Signals a Bright Future for Fur
byThe growing media and public interest in sustainability – especially among young people – provides an extraordinary opportunity for the fur trade. To understand…