The Nova Scotia Protected Areas System

These lands help preserve Nova Scotia’s natural values through a blend of legislation, ownership and management. Included here are: National Parks, National Wildlife Areas, Provincial Wilderness Areas, Provincial Nature Reserves, selected Provincial Parks and selected land trust properties and easements. This combination of federal, provincial and private lands contributes to both provincial and national land conservation and biodiversity goals.

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Additional Info

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 17:59 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 17:59 (UTC)
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