Craig Smith Nova Scotia Program Manager Nature Conservancy

Craig Smith Nova Scotia Program Manager Nature Conservancy of Canada Johnstons Pond, Scotian South Shore Glen Parsons

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 Craig Smith Nova Scotia Program Manager Nature Conservancy of Canada (902) 480 -3608 craig. smith@natureconservancy. ca Bayer’s Island, Musquodoboit Harbour Mike Dembeck