Johnstons Pond, Scotian South ShoreGlen Parsons

Craig SmithNova Scotia Program ManagerNature Conservancy of Canada

The Nature Conservancy of Canada

• Private, charitable ‘land trust’

• Mission: “The Nature Conservancy of Canada will lead, innovate and use creativity in the conservation of Canada's natural heritage”.

• Non-advocate, business-based, science-driven approach to conservation.

• Strategic Niche: Private land conservation.

Conservation Action

• Conservation Planning• Two scales: Ecoregional and Landscape. • Detailed biodiversity assessments.

• Land Securement• Acquisition of legal interest • Legislative designation

• Land Stewardship• Resource inventory • Management planning

Conservation Planning Ecoregional assessment of species and ecosystems.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Results

• Conservation Blueprints for all of southern Canada; 85 Natural Area Conservation Plans across country

• $75 – 90 million annual budget

• 25,000 acres protected in Nova Scotia; 50,000 Atlantic Canada 2.6 million Nationwide.

• Moneysense Magazine: • A+ rating 3 years running• Most efficient environmental charity in Canada

• Wide range of partners, contributors

The Nature Conservancy of Canada

Benefits of Engaging with NCC

• Ecoregional and landscape scale planning data.

• Conservation planning expertise and experience

• Employee engagement and volunteering opportunities

• Opportunities to identify areas of common interest and initiate dialogue regarding resolution.

• A beneficial affiliation.

Musquodoboit Harbour an internationally significant wetland complex

Bayer’s Island, Musquodoboit HarbourMike Dembeck

Craig SmithNova Scotia Program ManagerNature Conservancy of Canada

(902) 480-3608craig.smith@natureconservancy.ca