Un héritage naturel à protéger

Découvrez comment les organismes de conservation protègent les espaces naturels du Canada et apprenez comment vous pouvez soutenir les efforts de conservation.

Deverell-Morton Nature Reserve

Qu’est-ce qu’un organisme de conservation ?

Les organismes de conservation sont des organisations caritatives à but non lucratif qui ont pour valeurs fondamentales la préservation des propriétés privées par donation, acquisition et/ou accords de conservation (servitudes et conventions).

Bowen Island, Ontario, conserved by The Kensington Conservancy

Quels terrains protègent-ils ?

Contrairement à une aire de conservation financée par le gouvernement, ces organismes protègent des terres privées à perpétuité, garantissant que la terre reste préservée pour les générations futures.
Le caractère distinctif d’un organisme de conservation réside dans l’action directe qu’il mène pour protéger les terres locales et dans le fait qu’il conserve ces terres ou servitudes de conservation pour les générations à

Who can form a land trust?

A land trust can be set up by a group eligible to form a non-profit charitable society or organization. Thinking about starting a land trust? Learn what it takes to establish a land trust and how your group can contribute to conservation efforts.

“It is our natural spaces that hold the memories of our lives—and the stories of our family members that came before us. We all need to think about how we can contribute to our collective future prosperity.”

—Dennis Kingston, New Brunswick Nature Trust land donor

Joaquin Riesgo

Discover the national impact!

Land Trusts in Canada

Provide significant nature-based climate solutions through protection and restoration of carbon-rich habitats.

Establish a network of protected spaces with corridors that protect critical habitat for species at risk and broader biodiversity.

Contribute to the national goals of conserving 30% of land and water by 2030.

Likely grow and gain greater economic importance particularly by contributing to ecological goods and services that would otherwise require infrastructure development.

Work with local communities to protect natural spaces, promote conservation, and engage citizens in environmental stewardship.

Collaborate with Indigenous communities to support land protection, respect cultural knowledge, and foster reconciliation through meaningful partnerships.

Joaquin Riesgo

Explore the land trusts in your area through your provincial alliance’s website:

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BC
QC
For the Prairies and Atlantic Provinces, you can still discover local land trusts dedicated to conservation.
Check out the list of organizations working to protect these vital landscapes.
Big Island, ON

Big Island, ON

Big (Boyd/Chiminis) Island, conserved by Kawartha Land Trust, is the largest undeveloped island in the Kawarthas, home to pristine wetlands, lush forests, and diverse plant and wildlife species.

La Tourbière de Saint-Joachim-de-Shefford, QC

La Tourbière de Saint-Joachim-de-Shefford, QC

The Saint-Joachim-de-Shefford peat bog is a wetland with an area of approximately 200 hectares. Photo Joaquin Riesgo.

Conservation Area, AB

Conservation Area, AB

Rosebud River Conservation Area, Spruce Coulee Farms, Alberta. Courtesy Western Sky Land Trust.

Bowen Island, BC

Bowen Island, BC

Walking down to the coastal bluffs at the Cape Conservation Area, Bowen Island BC. Photo Owen Plowman. Courtesy Bowen Island Conservancy.

Blue Mt Wilderness Connector, NS

Blue Mt Wilderness Connector, NS

Swirling morning mists and shoreline at a protected part of Cox Lake in the Blue Mountain- Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Photo Irwin Barrett.

Riverside Woods, ON

Riverside Woods, ON

Riverside Woods Nature Reserve, conserved by Bruce Trail Conservancy, spans 88 hectares of diverse forests, lush meadows, and wildlife habitats.

Stories of preservation and purpose

In their words: Why land trusts matter

 

 

“My parents loved to take our family on picnics by rivers and lakes wherever we were living. It was always easy to access such spots. But in Nova Scotia it has become progressively more difficult, because so much land is in private hands. Even beaches are being closed off when land is bought up by individuals. Everyone should have access to the water. Knowing I am doing my part with monthly support gives me a sense of belonging to my heartland, even when I’m over 1000 km away in Ottawa.”

Ellen Gordon, Nova Scotia Nature Trust supporter

Stories of preservation and purpose

In their words: Why land trusts matter

“The use of land donations and easements is an efficient and low cost way to achieve the very capital-intensive objective of saving critical habitat.”

— Anne Campbell and John Lindsay, Nova Scotia Trust supporters and first Guardians

Stories of preservation and purpose

In their words: Why land trusts matter

Those that give a property, are glad to do that. But the hard work comes afterward. There’s a group of people who look after preserves with the Nature Trust of New Brunswick. They build bridges. They clear pathways. It’s beautifully maintained. It makes you realize the good things that the Nature Trust is doing.

—Sheila Washburn, land donor (Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve)

Photo Victoria Spitsyna

YOU can make a difference too!

After reading these inspiring stories of donors, take action by contributing to protect the places that matter. Every donation helps safeguard Canada’s natural legacy.