Parks and protected areas
Parks and protected areas play an important role in conserving and protecting the diversity and complexity of life (biodiversity). This includes wildlife, along with natural features and processes. Our protected lands lessen the effects of climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They maintain clean air and water, including drinking-water supply watersheds.
Identifying and protecting the best and most suitable lands now will help ensure that Nova Scotia's parks and protected areas become even more relevant in coming years.
Learn more: progress implementing Our Parks and Protected Areas: A Plan for Nova Scotia
Collaborative Protected Areas Strategy Engagement
The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking your input on how we can collaboratively achieve our goal of protecting and conserving at least 20 percent of Nova Scotia’s land and water by 2030.