A LANDOWNER STEWARDSHIP GUIDE FOR SPECIES AT RISK IN NOVA SCOTIA

Companion Resources and Links

Click on the links below to download the Healthy Lakes and Wetlands Guide and other companion resources.


Healthy Lakes and Wetlands	Healthy Beaches and Dunes	Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora


Invasive Alien Species	FSC Certification	Species at Risk Guide

These resources have been developed by a variety of partners including Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, Parks Canada, Environment Canada, Bird Studies Canada and Nova Scotia Nature Trust.

Top 10 Ways To Help

Maintain the natural vegetation around lake shorelines and wetlands on your land
Keep your sewage system well maintained
Eliminate pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizer use
Build docks that minimize impacts to the lake shoreline and water quality
Learn to recognize species at risk and the habitats they depend on
Plant native species only, and reduce or eliminate your lawn
Report species at risk sightings
Tell friends, family, and neighbours what you are doing and how they can help
Watch for wildlife when boating and driving
Do not drive off-highway or all-terrain vehicles in sensitive habitats

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Major funding for the development of the Healthy Lakes and Wetlands booklet was provided by Parks Canada’s Priority Investment Fund for Species at Risk Recovery. Development of this website was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada. All information in this guide is superseded by federal and provincial legislation.