This year we have an unprecedented opportunity for conservation in New Brunswick. The Nature Trust is working to protect 15+ new properties—spanning more than 1,145 acres of pristine and ecologically vital land.
From provincially significant wetlands and rare Appalachian Hardwood Forests to climate-resilient woodlands and river valley islands, these properties represent some of the most unique and important natural spaces in our province. They provide sanctuary for rare species and wildlife and protection for our communities in the face of nature loss and climate change.
You can help us save these natural spaces by donating today and contributing toward the remaining $200,000 we need to safeguard these lands forever.
Together, we can make history for nature in New Brunswick.
This is our most ambitious acquisition project to date, setting the stage for a record-breaking year of conservation. Your donations will directly help safeguard a majestic 800-year-old Hemlock, standing tall as a testament to centuries of ecological resilience. Help preserve this ancient tree and several other centuries-old Hemlock in a rich Appalachian Hardwood Forest, ensuring they continue to awe and inspire generations of New Brunswickers.
Picture yourself sitting in the serene silence of a cedar wetland swamp, the soft moss beneath you, surrounded by the gentle hum of life. This quiet sanctuary, with its lush greenery and soothing atmosphere, is not only a refuge for wildlife but also a space for visitors to reconnect with nature.
With your support, we can protect these delicate ecosystems and ensure that future generations experience the peaceful solitude of these natural wonders. Explore the featured properties below and see how your contribution can make a lasting difference.
Expanding our flagship property, the Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve
As part of this historic acquisition year, we have the opportunity to add yet another expansion (in the form of two separate properties) to our stunning Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve (shown in the video at the top of this page). Help us add to this iconic preserve that is already home to 9.6 kilometres of trails winding through mixed Wabanaki/Acadian forest, over rocky bluffs, and around the locally-famous Sam Orr’s Pond, where 30,000 year-old glacial movements carved a path for the Bay of Fundy’s salt water to mix with freshwater to form this rare brackish pond.
Protecting the rich but threatened Appalachian Hardwood Forest
The Appalachian Hardwood Forest is one of the most diverse and ecologically significant forest types in New Brunswick, with over 180 associated species, 43 of which are considered rare. With less than one percent of its original distribution remaining, we jump at any opportunity to add more of this unique forest, home to so many rare and at-risk species, to our network of permanently protected nature refuges.
You can help us save these beautiful natural wonders. Donate to our fall fundraising campaign to contribute to our goal of $200,000 raised by March 2025!
Swipe through the images below to see some of the 15+ properties you’ll be helping us protect, forever, in this record-breaking effort to save more nature!
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