According to 2005 U.S. Census values, every year U.S. citizens send 1.9 Billion Christmas cards during the Winter holiday season. Much of the paper for those cards comes from trees logged in the boreal forests of Canada. The boreal forests are considered North America's bird nursery because so many neotropical birds breed and raise their young there, making it an important habitat for many bird species.
To help reduce paper consumption and protect the boreal forest for birds, the American Avian Conservation Association is making free electronic cards (e-cards) available for you to send to your friends and loved ones this holiday season. You can download a pdf card by clicking on an icon below. There are several different bird species to choose from, and two different messages.
To learn more about the boreal forest and it's importance for birds, be sure to check out the Boreal Songbird Initiative web-site.
