A river running through a green forest with blue skies

About the Wilderness Team

The Ecology Action Centre's Wilderness Team works to save the terrestrial biodiversity of Nova Scotia. Staff and volunteers focus their advocacy efforts in three areas:  

• Protecting core areas as anchors of biodiversity
• Advocating for healthy, connected working landscapes
• Building a culture of nature appreciation and engagement

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Projects & Programs

  • Arial photo of the Mosse River open-pit gold mine
    Gold mining poses serious threats to the health of biodiversity, water and atmosphere. Learn more about how you can help fight gold mining in Nova Scotia.
  • a wood turtle sitting on a rock with green leaves
    The world's biodiversity is in sharp decline. Learn what EAC is doing in our province and beyond to save crucial ecosystems and the species that inhabit them.
  • Ariel view of West Mabou Beach with a rich greenish blue ocean on the left and on the other side a sand beach with green grass on the right hand side.
    Send a message to provincial decision makers urging them to make much-needed amendments to the Provincial Parks Act!
  • A photo of a wetland with lily pads and tall green grasss on a sunny day.
    Wetlands provide habitat for many species and protect against drought, flooding and storms. Learn what we're doing to protect these crucial natural features.
  • Forestry worker looking up at a tree.
    Learn how EAC is working to promote ecological forestry in our province and fighting the destruction of our natural spaces by outdated forestry practices.
  • A river running threw a forest at sunset or sunrise with a stormy looking sky.
    We work to protect Nova Scotia's wild spaces for future generations, ensuring healthy, thriving ecosystems for the species and communities that rely on them.
  • stop clear cutting public lands sign.
    Show your support for better forestry in Mi’kma’ki with a Stop Clear-Cutting Public Lands lawn sign!
  • Four people looking out over a lake with fall colours, yellow tree leaves.
    Click here to read a brief history of the decades-long fight to protect the Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes.
  • a bird in a tree.
    Learn about some of the Wilderness Team's past projects and initiatives!

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