Landscapes and conservation priority areas of Nova Scotia, click to enlarge.Conservation Priorities  

Landscapes of Nova Scotia

  • Coastal Landscape
  • Agricultural Landscape
  • Forest Landscape
  • Priority Areas

Wetland conservation is essential in maintaining Nova Scotia’s rich natural heritage. Wetlands also play a critical role in replenishing groundwater, absorbing floodwater and purifying surface water.

Wetlands and their associated habitats continue to be threatened by human activity in Nova Scotia. That’s why Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) works to ensure wetland habitats remain a part of Nova Scotia’s coastal, agricultural and forest landscapes.

Coastal Landscape: 151 projects, 5,169 hectares

DUC’s conservation program in the coastal areas has traditionally focused on the establishment of freshwater wetlands. In addition to maintaining many of these important projects, DUC’s coastal program is also looking for opportunities to restore tidal flow on coastal wetlands.

Agricultural Landscape: 129 projects, 3,670 hectares

In recent years the agricultural community has been increasingly proactive in moving towards environmentally and economically sustainable farming practices.  DUC has been working with the agricultural community to improve biodiversity and wildlife habitat on Nova Scotia farms.

Forest Landscapes (Maritime Forest and Boreal Forests): 244 projects, 8,334 hectares

Conservation activities in the forest are of lower priority than in the agricultural and coastal landscapes because the wetland habitat base is in relatively good condition and is being maintained by healthy beaver populations.

Pintail hen and drake.

Total hectares positively impacted: 17,173

Number of projects: 524

Number of landowners: 541

As of March 31, 2006

 
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