Blog: Land Conservation

Extending across North Mountain Ridge

01 Nov 2024

The steeply forested slopes of our North Mountain Ridge focus area in Inverness County host intact mature forest and a diverse range of thriving wildlife. Conservation efforts (including ours) have focused on the south side of the mountain, where long and narrow parcels of land stretch from the shore of the Bras d’Or up the slope to the plateau above. A newly protected property extends protection to the north side of the ridge, adding 81 acres (33 hectares) to the growing assemblage.

Blanche Peninsula: A Landmark Achievement for Coastal Conservation

01 Oct 2024

Archibald Brook: A Critical Tributary, Protected

01 Oct 2024

The Nature Trust is honoured to announce that, thanks to an incredibly generous donation, we have protected 640 acres adjacent to the Archibald Lake Wilderness Area to expand this protected corridor and further extend the iconic “ribbon of green” - the beloved St. Mary's River.

Twice the Wild is now protected, forever!

12 Jun 2024

We are thrilled to announce that we have reached our Twice the Wild goal: 30,000 acres of irreplaceable wild spaces across Nova Scotia, protected - forever. Read more!

More Nature on the Way for the Tusket Islands

04 Dec 2023

An exciting addition to our coastal lands, Sheep Islands lie adjacent to the Tusket Islands Wilderness Area and adds 22 acres to the Nature Trust's network of protection within a globally significant conservation area. Thanks to Nature's Way Canada, this trio of islands provides critical habitat along the Atlantic Flyway, essential for bird population recovery and continued conservation.

Harbour and Prices Islands protected in Canso conservation area

04 Dec 2023

A thrilling addition to the success of our Hope for the Coast initiative, the securement of Harbour and Prices Islands in Guysborough County adds 370 acres to the Nature Trust's coastal conservation lands. Located within a relatively untouched area of the province with growing conservation interest, protecting these intact islands signifies a huge win for the wild.

A win for nature and nature lovers on St. Mary’s River

17 Aug 2023

Three more outstanding conservation gems are poised for protection on the beautiful St. Mary’s River; lands that are home to spectacular old growth forests, rare Acadian floodplains and endangered wildlife and adds more than 500 acres to a growing corridor of protected areas along this much-loved river.

Major coastal conservation wins on the Bras d’Or

04 Jul 2023

We’re pleased to introduce you to the Nature Trust’s newest group of conservation lands: Pony’s Point and Maskells Harbour Beach, spanning nearly 460 acres of spectacular forest, rolling hills, and over three kilometres of Bras d’Or Lake shoreline in Maskells Harbour.

Species-at-risk habitat protected on new Conservation Lands

01 May 2023

We've recently secured two more properties, with a special thanks to Wayne and Bertha Fiddes! Salmon Lake and Deep Brook Bog near Pleasant River in Kespukwitk/Southwest NS both offer immense conservation value as they provide crucial habitat for a variety of species, including ACPF, Blanding's Turtles, Eastern Ribbonsnake and more.

New coastal conservation lands to expand beloved Owls Head

06 Apr 2023

Adjacent to the beloved Owls Head, the Little Harbour Conservation Lands encompass 450 acres of ecologically rich coastal habitats on our eastern shore. The Nature Trust is now set to protect this iconic coastal gem -- a heartening announcement that's timely in light of growing public concern and urgency to protect Nova Scotia's coast.

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