The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has a rich history of helping conserve unique landscapes for future generations in Newfoundland and Labrador. NCC’s first land securement in the province was in 1996, with the King George IV Ecological Reserve, a 4,693-acre (1,899-hectare) project to see timber and mineral rights relinquished. To date, NCC has protected 12,223 acres (4,946 hectares) across the province and is identifying key coastal areas to protect in the Avalon Peninsula along with sites in Sandy Point Island and near Deer Lake on the west coast. NCC is also leading the development of a conservation blueprint for Labrador.
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Caring for the Grassy Place
Monitoring protected areas in this frosty time of the year is a key part of NCC's work.
Megan Lafferty's encounters with nature
Nature Conservancy of Canada conservation intern talks about her experiences monitoring nature sites on the west coast of Newfoundland.
NCC's Conservation Volunteers help two communities in the Codroy Valley
Volunteers inventory more than 1,200 birds at Codroy Valley and clear more than 1,200 pounds of garbage from Sandy Point Island.
NCC to host beach restoration, birding survey on west coast
Great nature outings and volunteer events set for September 26 in Sandy Point Island; September 28 in Codroy Valley
NCC president explains how businesses can conserve nature
John Lounds talked to business and community leaders along with NCC donors in his recent visit to Atlantic Canada.
Participating in Atlantic Canada's best
Visit NCC at Saltscapes East Coast Expo
Racing and riding out a hurricane
NCC staff perform key stewardship work in Newfoundland and Labrador as Hurricane Leslie bears down on the island.
NCC President and CEO visits Newfoundland and Labrador
John Lounds meets with Environment Minister, volunteers and media to mark NCC's 50th anniversary, achievements to date and the A+ ranking from MoneySense.
NCC's Labrador Conservation Blueprint gets international attention
Labrador Conservation Planner Lindsay Notzl was invited to present at two prestigious conferences in Monterey and San Diego in California.
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NCC Protects Tenth Sandy Point Property in Newfoundland
August 13, 2013 The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) today announced it has successfully conserved 13 acres (5.26 hectares) of ecologically significant land on Sandy Point Island in St. George’s Bay, Newfoundland.
Saving rare trees at the tip of northeast North America
Nature Conservancy of Canada natural areas to visit in Newfoundland and Labrador
Conservation of easternmost property celebrated by Nature Conservancy of Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has conserved a landmark property on North America’s easternmost point, part of the coastline which National Geographic listed as the world’s top-rated coastal destination in 2010.
Hebron joins Nature Conservancy of Canada in protecting key natural areas in eastern Newfoundland and Labrador
NCC has announced its newest corporate partner as it launches land conservation efforts in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
NCC protects the Grassy Place, one of the last pristine areas on the Island of Newfoundland
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) recently celebrated the acquisition of its largest intact property in the Atlantic Region.
NCC announces largest intact property ever acquired in Atlantic Canada
NCC along with Government of Canada representatives, other organizations and donors gathered today to celebrate the protection of NCC's largest intact property in the Atlantic Region.
Happy Canada Day
Every day, Canadians are stepping forward to help protect the natural areas that define our country. In celebration of the many gifts from Canadians who care about our natural heritage, and in time for Canada Day, the Nature Conservancy of Canada announces the protection of 14 acres (six hectares) of land on the beautiful Sandy Point Island located near St. George?s Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Labrador Conservation Blueprint
Labrador, or "The Big Land" as it is affectionately known, is 294,330 square kilometres, or twice as large as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI combined.
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Grassy Place
The Grassy Place is a virtually pristine habitat at the headwaters of Robinsons River in southwest Newfoundland, 25 kilometres from Stephenville Crossing.
The Grand Codroy Estuary
The Grand Codroy River gathers water from the Long Range Mountains and Anguille Mountains in the southwest corner of the Island of Newfoundland.
Sandy Point
Sandy Point is a 2,471-acre (1,000-hectare) island of natural wealth in St. Georges Bay, on the southwest coast of Newfoundland.
Lloyd's River
The largest privately protected area in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) Lloyd's River Escarpment is home to the endangered Newfoundland marten, a shy and reclusive animal.
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Sandy Point, NL
