# Canadian Government Commits to Protecting Nature

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- Published: 2011-11-02T20:45:47-04:00
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## Canadian Government and Nature Conservancy conserve valuable habitat in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia

The Canadian Government which was lead by Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for
South Shore-St. Margaret’s and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International
Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the Atlantic Gateway. It’s
all most notably on behalf of Canada’s Minister of the Environment. In addition,
the Honourable Peter Kent from the Canadian Government today announced the Nature
Conservancy of Canada’s successful acquisition of two privately held properties 
totalling 148 hectares of land near Shelburne, Nova Scotia. These properties were
secured in part with funding from the Canadian Government through Environment Canada’s
[Natural Areas Conservation Program](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/11/natural-areas-conservation-program-canada-prince-edward-island/).

**_“Today’s announcement shows our government’s commitment to conserving our environment
for the benefit of all Canadians,” said MP Keddy. “The conservation of this south
western area of Nova Scotia will continue to provide a healthy habitat where many
species can thrive and survive.”_**

The J&J Cox Limited properties are located along the Scotian South Shore within 
the Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area. Furthermore, these lands provide habitat for
nesting migratory waterfowl such as the American Black Duck. This location also 
serves as habitat for the American Black Bear, Bobcat and Coyote.

![A serene wetland landscape with various birds including a black and white goose
in the foreground surrounded by lush greenery and water patches under a golden sunset
Canadian government natural preserve](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2011/11/image-28-400x300.png?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1 "image - The Green Living
Guy")

A serene [coastal wetland](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/the-importance-of-coastal-wetland-restoration-in-louisiana/)
habitat featuring various migratory birds including Canada Geese and other waterfowl
thriving in the Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area of Nova Scotia

### Coastline

The coastline of this area consists of freshwater wetlands, beaches and dunes, salt
marshes, bogs and tidal flats. As a result, these features provide an ideal habitat
for migratory birds such as Canada Geese and the Green-winged Teal. The Common Eider
and the Double-crested Cormorant also nest here. Additionally, the Scotian South
Shore supports the endangered Piping Plover and the vulnerable Rose Coreopsis.

“This acquisition marks another achievement under our government’s Natural Areas
Conservation Program,” said Minister Kent. “We continue to take real action across
Canada to protect our ecosystems and sensitive species for present and future generations.
Your actions today will help to protect the abundance and variety of life that will
constitute our natural heritage tomorrow.”

_“The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is pleased to work collaboratively with
the Government of Canada and the Nova Scotia Crown Share Land Legacy Trust to get
positive environmental results in this province,” said Craig Smith, NCC Program 
Manager for Nova Scotia. “Together, we are protecting vulnerable species and habitat
while, at the same time, preventing increased development and timber wood harvesting
in this sensitive ecological area.”_

The Government of Canada’s $225-million Natural Areas Conservation Program and ongoing
contributions from donors ensure the protection of natural areas in Canada. As of
March 2011, the Natural Areas Conservation Program has protected 160,796 hectares,
almost three times the size of Quebec City. This protected land includes habitat
for 101 species at risk.

**_[Sources: ](https://web.archive.org/web/20170801203317/http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=714D9AAE-1&news=DE18F1C9-BCEA-4517-A8D4-EAC1CE861F97)
Environment Canada_**

Natural Areas Conservation Program [[Backgrounder](https://web.archive.org/web/20180520194425/http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=56D4043B-1&news=80AA5B05-B3C8-452F-84A1-593DB066849A)
2011-09-26]

 

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