# Natural Areas Conservation Program: Canada saves Prince Island

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/11/natural-areas-conservation-program-canada-prince-edward-island/
- Published: 2018-11-26T14:52:27-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

#### Conway Sandy Hills Goes Green

Natural areas gone conservation [program](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/exploring-the-world-banks-role-in-corporate-land-grabs/).
Firstly, Canada’s [Minister](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/clean-air-canadian-government-initiatives-explained/)
of the Environment, the Honourable Peter Kent, announced the Nature Conservancy 
of Canada’s successful [acquisition](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/valuable-habitat-in-newfoundland-and-labrador-conserved-by-canada-and-the-nature-conservancy-of-canada/)
of 22 hectares of land on the Conway Sand Hills.  That’s near the Town of Alberton,
Prince County, Prince Edward Island. This [project was secured](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/exploring-the-world-banks-role-in-corporate-land-grabs/)
in part with funding from Environment Canada’s Natural Areas Conservation Program.

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#### Now A Canadian Preserve

This natural areas conservation program starts with a property that is part of the
Prince Edward Island Coast. As well, it’s the Forest Natural Area and Conway Sand
Hills.  They are a 300 hectares sand dune and [wetlands system](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/protect-conservation-securing-the-johnson-ranch/).
It’s also found off the north shore of Prince County. The natural areas of the conservation
program are off-shore islands and sandy beaches. It also contains the most secluded
nesting areas in the province.

Most noteworthy it’s ecologically rich and critical to the lifecycle of many populations
of waterfowl and also shorebirds. Species are able to nest in this area include 
the Common Tern, Great Blue Heron and Osprey.  In addition and as well as the endangered
Piping Plover. Many other species of shorebirds also use this area for feeding during
migration.  Also and the adjacent Conway Narrows is a body of salt water that is
a major feeding area for migrating waterfowl.

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area conservation program")

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“The Conway Sand Hills are the Island’s wilderness,” said Linda Stephenson, Regional
Vice President for the Atlantic Region with the [Nature](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/02/greening-the-city/)
Conservancy of Canada.

These natural area conservation program are extremely important for the sand dunes
and salt marshes. As well and let’s not forget the wildlife which is thriving there.

Since 1984 the Nature Conservancy has assisted in the conservation of about 1,700
hectares in Prince Edward Island.

#### Conclusion

In conclusion, the Government of Canada’s $225-million Natural Areas Conservation
Program is an important on-the-ground initiative.  This program takes real action
to preserve Canada’s environment and conserve its precious natural heritage.  Both
for present and also for future generations.

Because it is through the ongoing contribution from all donors that we can ensure
the protection of natural areas in Canada. Finally and as of December 2010, the 
Natural Areas Conservation Program has protected 151,278 hectares of habitat.  This
also includes habitat for 101 species at risk.

Source: [PR Newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-and-nature-conservancy-of-canada-protect-fragile-habitat-on-manitoulin-island-ontario-509789841.html)

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