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New Brunswick

Active projects

Species-at-risk protected

Hectares conserved

16,900

New Brunswick at a glance

Since 1989, we have been protecting the landscapes that make New Brunswick special, from rare Wabanaki (Acadian) forests to wetlands and coastlines. Together, we can protect the natural places that define this province and create a healthier future for wildlife and communities.

Driven by experts: Science, Indigenous Knowledge and local community insights strengthen our work to protect, restore and steward New Brunswick’s natural areas.
Scale of protection: We protect more than 16,000 hectares across the province, ensuring the plants and animals that live here can thrive while sustaining the natural systems surrounding communities depend on.
Species at risk: We protect habitats for species at risk, including the Canada lynx, piping plover, semipalmated sandpiper, Van Brunt’s Jacob’s-ladder and peregrine falcon.
Critical ecosystems: From Wabanaki (Acadian) forests to freshwater wetlands and saltwater coastlines, New Brunswick is home to a diverse array of ecosystems that sustain wildlife and communities. By protecting the landscapes that matter most, we ensure that nature can continue to support us.

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Creating lasting impact in New Brunswick

New Brunswick’s diverse landscapes are home to an incredible variety of wildlife and sustain local communities. As these ecosystems face growing pressures, so does our collective need to protect them. That’s why we work with partners to protect, restore and connect habitats across the province.

Protecting the Wabanaki (Acadian) forest

The Wabanaki (Acadian) forest is a defining part of New Brunswick’s landscape, providing essential habitat for wildlife. Once widespread across the Maritimes, less than five per cent of the mature forest remains. That’s why we are focused on protecting and restoring these forests – creating connected areas where species can move, thrive and adapt to a changing landscape.

Protecting coastal and wetland habitats

New Brunswick’s freshwater wetlands and coastal areas are among Atlantic Canada’s most important ecosystems. They offer vital habitat for wildlife while providing benefits that communities rely on, from clean water to natural protection from flooding and erosion.

Building climate-resilient landscapes

Climate change is altering New Brunswick’s natural landscapes. Rising sea levels are contributing to coastal erosion, while extreme weather is increasing the risk of flooding and wildfires. By protecting and connecting natural landscapes across the province, we enable nature to do what it does best: absorb and retain water, store carbon and regulate temperatures. In turn, this reduces the impacts of extreme weather and builds resilience for communities and wildlife in a changing climate.

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Shediac Island Nature Reserve

Just off the coast of the Town of Shediac lies one of New Brunswick’s last intact coastal islands. Shediac Island’s forests, wetlands and shores provide an important refuge for wildlife and support nearby communities. We’re taking action to ensure this remarkable island is protected forever.

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Working together for nature

Protecting New Brunswick’s natural areas is a shared effort. By working with Indigenous Nations and communities, governments, conservation organizations and landowners, we bring together diverse knowledge systems and expertise to achieve lasting conservation impact.

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We’re grateful to the partners who share our vision. Their commitment and collaboration make it possible to protect the places that matter most for people and nature, now and for generations to come.