Our impact across Canada
For more than 60 years, our donors and supporters have made extraordinary conservation possible. We’ve conserved more than 20 million hectares across Canada, protecting and restoring the lands and waters that sustain wildlife and communities. We’ve proven what collective action can achieve. The opportunity now is to go further, together.
$1 billion invested in nature
Together, we’ve invested more than $1 billion in nature, permanently protecting natural areas equivalent to three times the size of New Brunswick.
3.4 billion tonnes of carbon stored
The forests, grasslands and wetlands we conserve store nearly 3.4 billion tonnes of carbon – equivalent to 18 years of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.
1 million people benefit from flood protection
Every year, our conservation projects help to reduce flood risk to homes, infrastructure and communities for more than 1 million people.
250+ species at risk supported
Our conservation areas provide essential habitat for the survival and recovery of more than 250 species at risk.
650,000 people taking action for nature
We unite more than 650,000 donors, supporters and passionate nature lovers to protect Canada’s most important natural places, forever.
A Great Place to Work since 2017
Independent employee feedback has earned NCC Great Place to Work® certification every year since 2017.
Creating impact at scale
We’re mobilizing Canadians to accelerate conservation and create lasting change for nature, people and communities. Together, we’re protecting and restoring lands and waters, empowering more people to take action and advancing conservation in Canada and around the world. By connecting people, places and ideas, we’re creating impact at a scale that no one can achieve alone.
Protecting and restoring nature
With donors, supporters, governments, Indigenous Nations and communities, researchers and local partners, we protect, restore and care for lands and waters across Canada. This work sustains wildlife, protects clean air and water, and helps communities respond to floods, droughts, wildfires and a changing climate.
Empowering people to act
Every action for nature strengthens our collective impact. We give people practical ways to contribute by donating, volunteering, learning and taking action at home and in their communities. Together, individual actions become powerful, lasting change.
Shaping the future of conservation
We test new ideas, learn from experience and share what works. By bringing together science, Indigenous and local knowledge, practical expertise and strong partnerships, we help improve conservation approaches and extend their impact across Canada and beyond.
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Boreal forests
Across northern Ontario, we’re protecting vast boreal forest and peatlands that are vital to our planet’s health. These powerful ecosystems store vast amounts of carbon, filter our drinking water and provide habitat for wildlife, while strengthening northern communities. Together, we can protect this remarkable landscape forever.
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Kootenay Forest Lands
In BC’s East Kootenay, near the Alberta and Montana borders, the Kootenay Forest Lands show what’s possible when we come together to protect nature. Spanning 45,000 hectares, this remarkable landscape sustains wildlife, connects people to nature and provides lasting benefits for local communities. By conserving these lands, we can safeguard their natural and cultural benefits for generations to come.
Green Mountains Nature Reserve
In southern Quebec’s Appalachians, the Green Mountains Nature Reserve protects one of the last large intact natural areas remaining in the region. This picturesque landscape provides a vital connection for wildlife across the mountain range and toward the Canada–U.S. border. Since 2013, we have been protecting this special place. Together, we can ensure it remains a thriving part of the Appalachian landscape for generations to come.
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