Post on 31-Mar-2015
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