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.

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.

Growing stronger in the Mabou Highlands

31 Jul 2024

The Mabou Highlands is the Nature Trust’s largest land assemblage – and two newly protected lands have expanded it even further.

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!

Welcome to the Margaree Watershed!

01 Jun 2024

We are thrilled to announce conservation success in a part of the province that is new to the Nature Trust – but well-known and well-loved by many of you. Welcome to the Margaree Watershed!

Two new lands extend protection along North Mountain Ridge

01 Feb 2024

Two newly protected properties add 187 acres of old forest, freshwater wetlands, and habitat for Species at Risk in our North Mountain Ridge focus area.

Introducing Acacia Valley Conservation Lands: Key link in Acacia Valley Trails protected forever

05 Oct 2023

Located south of Digby near Hillgrove is our newly acquired Acacia Valley Conservation Lands, consisting of over 163 acres of land generously donated by Larry and Greta Goodwin, as part of ECCC’s Ecological Gifts Program. This property in the Kesputkwitk district has been in Larry’s family for generations, and ensuring its protection in perpetuity is of the utmost importance to them. This latest conservation win is also exciting as it represents the Nature Trust’s first protected lands in this part of the province.

A Year-End Win for Biodiversity in Nova Scotia: Six new conservation lands protected forever

21 Dec 2022

We're so excited to announce six new protected areas across the province that will be secured before the end of 2022, from Cape Breton to the south shore. On the heels of the recent COP15 United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, halting biodiversity loss has never felt more urgent, with world leaders now aligned on a global target to protect 30 per cent of the planet by 2030. This announcement is a timely step toward that ambitious goal.

Newly secured Hectanooga property marks win in preserving Eastern White Cedar

31 Oct 2022

This recently protected 20-acre property consists of an inholding in the Hectanooga Cedar Swamp Nature Reserve, and adds to a growing assemblage of lands that protect the rare eastern white cedar.

Plaister Cliffs assemblage grows by 99 acres!

21 May 2021

Our Plaister Cliffs assemblage has grown by 99 acres! This new land along the Bras d’Or in Cape Breton protects globally rare gypsum karst and is the latest achievement in our campaign to protect Twice the Wild by 2025.