About the project

This interactive map is a joint project by the Ecology Action Centre and the Healthy Forest Coalition.

The Ecology Action Centre is Nova Scotia’s oldest and largest environmental advocacy organization. The Ecology Action Centre has been a voice for the environment for over 50 years and works closely with citizens and communities across the province to provide support and assistance when they need it most.

The Healthy Forest Coalition is a grassroots alliance of scientists, forestry professionals, environmental groups, and individuals in Nova Scotia. We advocate for fundamental reforms in provincial forest policy to replace industrial clearcutting with ecologically based forestry and to better protect ecosystems, wildlife habitats, watersheds, and the promotion of a sustainable, value-added forestry industry.

Special thanks to GIS mapping expert Shanni Bale for creating this incredible visual tool to highlight community-proposed protected areas across Nova Scotia.