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Nova
Scotia's freshwater and coastal wetlands provide critical breeding,
wintering, staging, moulting and migration habitat for many waterbird
species, including waterfowl species of special interest to Bird
Conservation Region 14 and the Atlantic Flyway (e.g. American black
duck, ring-necked duck, green-winged teal and common eider).
The
activities outlined in Nova Scotia's 2004.3 and 2005.1 North American
Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) proposals emphasize wetland and
associated upland habitat conservation in the agricultural and coastal
landscapes. Nearly 75% of Nova Scotia's land base is held in private
ownership. Critical to maintaining and increasing waterfowl populations
and other wetland dependant birds, habitats in these landscapes
are still threatened by human activities.
The
goal of the Nova Scotia Eastern Habitat Joint Venture Wetland Stewardship
Program is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife
habitats in partnership with municipal governments, community groups,
local conservation organizations and private landowners. Engaging
private landowners and others in habitat conservation through activities
outlined in the NAWCA proposals will reduce wetland loss and help
sustain wetland ecological (provisioning, regulating and supporting)
and cultural services in Nova Scotia.
The
2005-06
final report for this project is now available (pdf - 4.5Mb)
For more information on this project, please contact Glen
Parsons, Nova Scotia Eastern Habitat Joint Venture Program Manager,
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division,
Kentville, Nova Scotia.
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