Approximately 75% of Nova Scotia woodland is privately owned, which means individual landowners play a very important role in helping to identify and protect ecologically significant areas in the province.

Private land stewardship initiatives are being undertaken in Nova Scotia by various groups and organizations including the following:

Nature Conservancy Canada, Atlantic Canada   
    1-877-231-4400

Nova Scotia Nature Trust  
    902-425-5263

Private Land Stewardship   
NS Department of Environment & Labour
    902-424-2117

Resources

NS Statutes enabling private land protection:
    Special Places Protection Act   
    Conservation Easements Act   
    Provincial Parks Act   
    Wilderness Areas Protection Act   
    Beaches Act   
    Trails Act   

Campaign for Conservation (press release)
    Joint Initiative - Province of NS & Nature
    Conservancy
    joint initiative

Conservation Projects in Nova Scotia  
Endangered Species Recovery Fund
World Wildlife Fund Canada

NSDNR Woodlot Management Home Study Program
- Online or Mail  
Module - Getting More from your Woodlot