June 6, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario – Environment Canada
Today, Minister Aglukkaq announced the release of a report on results of the 2012 Canadian Nature Survey. The results clearly demonstrate the importance Canadians place on spending time in nature and the significant contribution that nature-related activities make to the national economy.
The survey was undertaken in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments. The survey was the first of its kind in Canada in over 15 years and the first truly national survey to collect information on the importance of nature from all 13 provinces and territories. Results from the survey will be useful to all levels of government in making conservation, land-use planning, and wildlife management decisions. Results will also be of use to researchers, educators, non-governmental conservation organizations, and sectors associated with outdoor activity such as recreation, leisure and tourism.
The survey results provide insights on the importance of nature to Canadians that will help inform policy and program decisions, including initiatives under the National Conservation Plan (NCP). The NCP will provide a more coordinated approach to conservation efforts across the country with an emphasis on enabling Canadians to conserve and restore lands and waters in and around their communities, and making it easier for citizens living in cities to connect with nature.
To see the results of the survey, please visit www.biodivcanada.ca.
Amanda Gordon
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