The Nature Conservancy of Canada will make some recreational trails more resilient against the impacts of climate change at three sites in Nova Scotia and one site in New Brunswick after an investment of $200,000 from the federal government.
The Maritime Coastal Trails project will address erosion and drainage challenges while enhancing trail safety and ecosystem health at the Brier Island Nature Reserve and the Gaff Point and Prospect trails in Nova Scotia, and at the Musquash Estuary Nature Reserve Trail in New Brunswick.
Among the improvements, the Nature Conservancy of Canada will install stone-lined channels that capture and direct water flow, called rock swales, to manage stormwater runoff. They will also replace invasive plants, such as rugosa rose, with native coastal shrubs.
Together, these actions will enhance the trails' resilience against intense rain and storm surges caused by climate change, while improving sustainable trail access and nature-based recreation for rural communities and seasonal visitors.
