Martes Working Group

Happy National Pine Marten Day in Britain, from Whitehorse, Yukon, at the 9th International Martes Symposium, with legendary pine marten expert Johnny Birks, talking about the recovery of pine martens across Britain

Thank you to the The Wolverine Foundation, who we partnered with for the International Martes Symposium 2026, in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Thank you to Kim, Wayne, Arild, Jeff and John. We are excited to collaborate on wolverines going forwards.

We would like to thank our First Nations Hosts Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, on the cultural land of Kwanlin Dun. Thank you (Ta'an Kwach'an - Southern Tutchone). We were privileged to have Ron Chambers an elder from the Ch*****ne and Aishihik First Nations Peoples opening our symposium yesterday. Kwanlin Dün First Nation Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

Thank you to Alice McCulley and Allyson Menzies for inspirational Keynote Speaker talks today, starting our 9th International Martes Symposium on an excellent path.

What an amazing first day of the International Martes Symposium 2026, in Whitehorse, Yukon, with wonderful Keynote speakers from Yukon and Calary, sharing knowledge and stories from Canada

Last Chance to Register for our 9th International Martes Symposium, in Whitehorse, Yukon 1-3rd September 2026. Come join us for a wonderful set of Keynote speakers from Canada, Brazil and Nepal, and an amazing set of presenters from around the world on a variety of martes species. Image copyright: Brian Paterson https://www.martesworkinggroup.org/symposium2026

Early bird registration closes end of June, so register now to join our exciting 9th International Martes Symposium, in Whitehorse, Yukon with amazing Keynote Speakers, international presenters doing talks, posters and workshops, and an wonderful fieldtrip to Kluane National Park. https://www.martesworkinggroup.org/symposium2026

We are excited to announce that Registration is now open for our upcoming Symposium in Yukon, Canada. We look forward to welcoming you. Image Copyright: Ingebjorg Jean Hansen
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We are excited to announce the fieldtrips for our upcoming symposium in Yukon, Canada, September 2026, working with local researchers and first nation people. Check our website to find out more. Keep an eye out, Registration opens soon! Image copyright: ACME University of Victoria https://www.martesworkinggroup.org/symposium2026