Protected areas of Canada

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Protected areas of Canada have been created to protect ecological integrity, as well as to provide areas for recreation and education. Most of the protected areas in Canada are terrestrial; however, there has been a growing focus to also protect coastal areas. Different classifications of protected area exist, depending on the organization which manages them. Similarly, some protected areas have a greater focus on ecological integrity than others.

Contents 1 National parks and protected areas 2 Provincial parks 3 Regional and local parks 4 Other forms of conservation 5 See also

[edit] National parks and protected areas

The primary focus of national parks is to preserve ecological integrity. These parks are administered by Parks Canada. National Marine Conservation Areas, while also under federal control, do not afford the same level of protection.

See: List of Canadian national parks

[edit] Provincial parks

Provincial governments also protect areas within their boundaries.

See: List of Canadian provincial parks

[edit] Regional and local parks

Regional governments and local governments also create parks; however, these tend to have a greater focus on recreation.

[edit] Other forms of conservation

Another form of conservation is made by land owners who want to preserve nature for future generations by placing a covenant on their land.

[edit] See also

• List of Canadian national parks
• Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
• The Land Conservancy