Our parks and protected areas play an important role in conserving and protecting the diversity and complexity of life (biodiversity) in our part of the world. 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.
Updating parks and protected areas is about leaving a legacy.
Our parks and protected areas help build healthy communities by
Our parks and protected areas contribute to our economy by
Our parks and protected areas reflect our culture by
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