The Nature Conservancy of Canada is looking to go all-in on a recent opportunity in Southwest Nova.
The organization is looking for help buying two properties – one near Upper Ohio, and one at Parr Lake.
The Conservancy says the land features intact old growth Acadian forest and wetlands habitat.
Director of Conservation for NCC in the Atlantic Region Paula Noel says they’re trying to have the funds raised and the project completed by early 2021.
“Our goal is the end of March,” she explained. “It was just a few things that came together at once including a large area of land coming onto the market, and we had to act quickly.”
The Conservancy says it has raised more than three quarters of the $2.875 million needed, and have revenue streams available at the provincial and federal government levels.
“What we’re hoping is that this gets broad community support,” she noted. “The number is intimidating, but really, a lot of small donations truly add up.”
The Conservancy needs to raise $625,000 from the private sector to match and access those government funds.