It took three of us to encircle this 800-year-old Hemlock!

Located south-west of St. George, this peacefully undisturbed property is a 20-hectare mecca of climate-resilient mature forests and forested wetlands, with impressively tall birch trees, large eastern white cedar, red spruce, and balsam fir. Nestled in traditional Peskotomuhkati territory, this property is the perfect habitat for a plethora of rare species, and contains the vulnerable blue felt lichen — an at-risk species in New Brunswick that is threatened by air pollution and deemed a special concern. Throughout the sprawling mature forest, there are some trails for walking, hiking, and even an annual cross-country trail run! 

Bordering on the beautiful Lepreau Harbour, this property is a nine-hectare mossy oasis with a rocky shoreline, tidal flats, and coastal wetland, which classifies the property as a high priority area for conservation efforts. The property sits within the Ecologically and Biologically Significant Area of Maces Bay, which creates important habitats for marine life, is home to rare and uncommon plants, and is a key habitat for seabirds, like king eiders (Somateria spectabilis), and black scoter (Melanitta nigra). The abundance of lobster and rich benthic community is partly why the area was used for seafood harvest by Indigenous Peoples for hundreds of years. 

Located in Elmsville, Charlotte County, this 42-hectare forested area is comprised of ecologically significant mature hemlock and yellow birch and beech. Traversing a large portion of the property is a unique below ground stream that is partially covered by a mossy boulder.

Located in Lower Woodstock east adjacent to the Wolastoq (St. John River), this 24-hectare property supports a high diversity of forest stand types, tree species, and ground vegetation. The site is located on a very steep and rocky incline beside a stream. The Appalachian Hardwood and mature forest stands on this land in particular are of high ecological significance.

This 10-hectare property is situated along Nashwaak River and is home to a beaver pond, stream, upper hardwood floodplain forest, and a laurentian river beach. Formerly made up of agricultural fields, the landscape is dominated by hay with some patches of hawthorn, speckled alder, and white pine.  

Located near the Saunderson Lake Ecologically Significant Area, this 31-hectare property contains an array of rare and endangered ecosystems and plants. The western parcel consists of wetlands and forested wetlands, a potential habitat for the rare and critically- at-risk white rimmed shingle lichen. Forested wetlands are not often in protected states, which makes this site of particular importance. It's also the home of the at risk black ash tree, which holds high Indigenous cultural value.  

Located in Aroostook Portage, this 36.5-hectare property supports a diversity of ground vegetation and forest types along with a strong riparian connectivity. The north-west part of the land is primarily composed of balsam fir and the southern half has some mature forest stands and climate resilient wetlands. 

Located along Murphy Cove on the Kingston Peninsula, this 31-hectare property is home to various forest stand types, such as maritime spruce-fir portions and northern hardwood stands, in addition to rare and uncommon plants like goldthread and jack in the pulpit. This property has some previously established trails, making it a wonderful option for future recreational activities like birdwatching.  

This six-hectare property, located on the lovely Little Lepreau along the coast of the Bay of Fundy, supports a high diversity of coastal plant and animal life with predominantly maritime spruce-fir forest type and black spruce wetlands. Acquiring this site would increase connectivity with surrounding conserved areas such as the McPhersons Point Protected Natural Area.  

Within the Nature Trust’s focal region of Charlotte County lies this 33-hectare haven for endangered species at risk, such as the white rimmed shingle lichen (Fuscopannaria leucostica), and black ash trees which are culturally significant to Indigenous peoples. This lush land in Scotch Ridge is composed of a mature cedar forest and forested wetlands, which creates a perfect climate-resilient environment for an abundance of animals, like a few beavers that have made the area their home, and birds like the Canada warbler and olive-sided flycatcher. If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, this property is for you! 

Adjacent to our existing Sugar Island Nature Preserve is this pair of forested wetlands that sit along the Wolastoq river. The combined 5.8-hectare properties both contain portions of Provincially Significant Wetland and are part of the Keswick Islands Ecologically Significant Area (ESA) for waterfowl breeding and plant life. The islands help mitigate spring flooding by slowing the waterflow and have been home to species at risk such as the bobolink, monarch butterfly, and the bank swallow—in fact, they are identified by the Canadian Wildlife Service provincial government bank swallow critical habitat.