Nova Scotia Conservation & Biodiversity Network & Framework

Cape Breton Privateland Partnership has partnered with Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources to identify the needs for conservation and biodiversity across the province. By connecting with stakeholders such as Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute (MTRI), Nova Scotia Landowners and Forest Fibre Producers Association (NSLFFPA) and others, we will build a background of work done over the years. This will allow us to gain knowledge and understand what gaps need to be filled in terms of conservation and ecological needs for the province.

    • Establish a province-wide collaboration of like-minded organizations focused on biodiversity and conservation efforts in working woodlands in Nova Scotia. This will be referred to as the Nova Scotia Conservation and Biodiversity Network.

    • Inventory existing conservation project/initiatives across the province.

      • Resulting in a comprehensive summary of current projects/initiatives across the province. This will be referred to as the Nova Scotia Conservation and Biodiversity Framework.

      • Where applicable, include a summary of Crown Land initiatives and opportunities

      • Share and review ‘Framework’ summary with the ‘Network’ to identify knowledge gaps, geographic gaps, new project opportunities, and further next steps to compliment and expand existing initiatives.

    • Host a virtual conference for the organization network to review results and brainstorm next steps.

      • Incorporate results of the conference into the broad summary.

      • Identify potential future funding opportunities to expand these initiatives.

    • Connect boards and build relationships among organizations

    • Build individual organizational capacity in conservation and biodiversity efforts

To learn more please contact Erica Anderson, Project Manager, at erica@cbwoodlots.org

Species at Risk

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  • White-nose-syndrome is causing a drastic decline in bat populations (90% in 3 years since the disease was first recorded). For more information about the at-risk bats, their importance, recovery efforts and how they relate to forestry practices click here.

  • There are a number of bird species in Nova Scotia that are at-risk, efforts to find solutions that benefit both the birds and forestry are on-going. For more information on these birds, their importance, recovery efforts and how they relate to forestry practices click here.

  • There are a number of at-risk lichen species here in Nova Scotia including our provincial lichen, Blue Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum). For more information on these at-risk species, their importance, recovery efforts and how they relate to forestry practices click here.

  • Nova Scotia is home to several at-risk mammals including the American Marten and Canada Lynx. To learn more about these mammals, their importance, on-going recovery efforts and how they relate to forestry practices click here.

  • There is a wide range of at-risk plants in Nova Scotia ranging from flowers to trees. For more information on at-risk plants, their importance, recovery efforts and how they relate to forestry practices click here.

  • There are several at-risk pollinators in Nova Scotia. To learn more about them, their importance, recovery efforts and how they relate to forestry practices click here.

  • Reptiles are among the many species in Nova Scotia which are at-risk. For more information on the at-risk reptiles, their importance and how they relate to forestry practices click here.

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