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What is the Nature Trust of New Brunswick?

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is an incorporated, charitable land trust, founded in 1987. Since its early days the Nature Trust’s main goals have been to protect those areas in New Brunswick that are ecologically significant, and to educate New Brunswickers on the importance of land conservation and the province’s natural heritage. Our primary focus is on acquiring and stewarding private lands for conservation.

Since 1987 the Nature Trust has helped preserve over 5,000 acres of land throughout the province. Everything from marshlands to Bay of Fundy islands have been protected by the hard work and determination of the Nature Trust of New Brunswick’s staff, trustees, members and volunteers. However, in order to continue on with our mission of preserving land throughout New Brunswick, we need the ongoing support of loyal donors and volunteers. Without them our work would not be possible!

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Why is Land Conservation so Important?

It’s hard to put a dollar value on the benefits that open space and unspoiled natural places bring to our communities – or on the worth of a property that harbours wildlife and plant species that may be found nowhere else in the province or nation. Protected natural areas in private and public hands enhance the well-being of society as a whole. They provide nesting grounds for birds, serve as seed sources for plant species which may be of limited range, and contribute to the quality of our groundwater and river systems.

As more land in New Brunswick is given over to development, pressure increases on undisturbed natural areas to become sites of human activity. It is clear that government cannot protect all the important areas and their adjacent lands that together form natural systems. There is an increasing need for private citizens and groups like the Nature Trust to keep the natural fabric of New Brunswick viable for future generations. Ultimately the success of the Nature Trust’s protection efforts will depend on the generosity and participation of supporters like you.

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What you can do today to protect tomorrow...

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick has a number of planned giving options available to donors who share in our vision of land conservation. A planned gift is a contribution you make after carefully weighing your options so that you can maximize the benefits to you as well as the charity.

No matter what size or type of gift you make, you can rest assured that your contribution will truly make a difference! This is because, unlike other charities, we put your gift to work in protecting natural areas in perpetuity.

The following is a list of planned giving options available to you, besides the normal cash or membership donations that we also accept:

• Bequests
• Publicly Listed Securities
• Life Insurance Policies
• Land Donation
• Registered Retirement/Income Contracts (RRSPs, RRIFs, etc.)
• Memorial/In Honour of Gifts
• Tribute Endowments

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick highly recommends that you contact your financial or legal advisor for assistance in choosing the planned giving option that will best benefit you and those you care about most. We also encourage you to contact the Nature Trust if you have made or are looking to make arrangements for a planned gift to the Nature Trust of New Brunswick. Your thoughtfulness and foresight deserve recognition.

Photo Credits:

1 – Iris, Laura Minich 2 – Manawagonish Island, Don Vail 3 – Yerxa Preserve, Don Vail