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Shinglemill Brook, a home for at-risk reptiles

28 Feb 2025

Blanding’s Turtles are found in only a few small concentrations in southwest Nova Scotia, limited to a very small and dwindling range of potential habitat. Every protected acre of land where they can safely find the variety of terrains that they require is a victory for these beloved reptiles – and today we’re proud to announce another 111 acres of victory!

Shoring up the St. Mary’s River

28 Feb 2025

A newly conserved property along the St. Mary’s River extends the protected habitat for endangered Wood Turtles and other species who rely on the fragile riverside ecosystems along the iconic “ribbon of green.”

A stronghold for old forest on Marble Mountain

28 Feb 2025

The North Mountain Ridge is a stronghold of old forest, with important long-term strategic value for carbon storage and broad climate resilience. Our conservation efforts in this area have focused mainly on the south side of the mountain – but two newly protected lands will extend protection and increase ecological connectivity to the north side.

Gillfillan Lake: Protecting more habitat for rare plants

31 Jan 2025

We're thrilled to announce 95 newly protected acres on the northeastern shore of Gillfillan Lake, one of 53 lakes designated as High Priority for the recovery and management of a very special group of plants called Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora (ACPF).

Co-learning and Collaboration with Conservation Colleagues Around the World

28 Nov 2024

Nature Trust Executive Director Bonnie Sutherland reports back on two conferences she attended in October with our partners in land conservation from across Canada and beyond.

Blanche Peninsula: A Landmark Achievement for Coastal Conservation

01 Oct 2024

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.

Archibald Lake adds to St. Mary’s River conservation legacy

28 Aug 2023

Efforts to protect the beloved St. Mary’s River reached another exciting milestone, as the Province announces the greatly anticipated official designation of the Archibald Lake Wilderness Area!

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.

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