Farm and landowner focused information to help Nova Scotians make choices that will boost biodiversity on their properties.
Our latest video describes a year in the life of a Wood Turtle, a Species at Risk in Nova Scotia.
Give it a view above or visit our YouTube channel to view all of our educational videos.
The resources found on this website will allow farmers to find guidance on successfully implementing biodiversity-friendly best management practices on their land. Your personal land-management goals will dictate the projects appropriate for you.
In Nova Scotia there are 60 species that are at risk of disappearing from the province. Some species are responsible for important ecological functions that farms and farmers depend upon.
A survey of Nova Scotian farmers over the summer of 2014 identified the following top species as a nuisance.
Do you have wood turtles on your property?
You may be eligible for financial incentives up to $15,000.
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture is piloting a program to combine financial incentives with conservation agreements to implement best management practices on farms in critical wood turtle habitats.