Gifts Of Land

Island Nature Trust (INT) envisions a network of protected natural areas across PEI, sustained by the love and generosity of Islanders today for the enjoyment of Islanders and wildlife tomorrow.

Donate your ecologically important land to INT and help us create a network of natural spaces connected by wildlife corridors.

6 Reasons to donate your land to INT

Ways to donate your land

6 Reasons to Donate Land to INT

Donating land to Island Nature Trust is the perfect way to help protect the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island. Here are several important reasons why this type of donation is crucial to nature and beneficial to you and your family: 

2. Tax relief

Moreover, donating land to INT can also have financial benefits. We provide a charitable tax receipt for the donated fair market value and can help landowners apply to the Federal Ecological Gifts program for capital gains tax relief, making it easier to donate land to Island Nature Trust in support of its vital work. 

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3. Protecting biodiversity

INT is committed to protecting the biodiversity of Prince Edward Island. This means protecting habitats for a wide range of species, from birds and mammals to insects and plants. By donating land to INT you can help ensure that these species have a safe place to live and thrive, as the properties are protected from development in perpetuity through the PEI Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA).

Your land could be a key puzzle piece that houses some really important habitat or could grow an already protected natural area.

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4. Mitigating climate change

Protecting natural habitats is also important for mitigating the effects of climate change. Trees and other plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which helps to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the air. Additionally, healthy ecosystems are better equipped to handle extreme weather events, such as storms, floods, or droughts.

5. Ecosystem services

When you donate land to INT, you are not only helping to protect the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island, but you are also supporting a range of important ecological functions that benefit both people and wildlife. Natural areas play a crucial role in purifying air and water, storing carbon, and preventing soil erosion.

Sometimes all it takes is the addition of a key piece of the landscape’s puzzle to support ecosystem services.

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6. Protecting cultural heritage

In addition to the ecological benefits, donating land to INT can also help to protect cultural heritage sites. Many of the natural areas on Prince Edward Island have a rich history, and protecting these sites can help us learn more about our past.

Gifts of Land Highlights: Our Generous Donors

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  The Judson Family: Honoring their vital land donation for coastal headland conservation 
  Island Nature Trust (INT) relies significantly on land donations in protecting the natural landscapes of Prince Edward Island, particularly when these donations connect with existing protected areas.… Read more: The Judson Family: Honoring their vital land donation for coastal headland conservation 
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  INT Expands its ‘Corridors of Connectivity’ Mission with Generous Land Donation in Blooming Point
  Island Nature Trust (INT) has reached a major milestone in its conservation efforts. With the recent donation of 15 acres by Bruce and Patricia Craig (pictured), INT’s… Read more: INT Expands its ‘Corridors of Connectivity’ Mission with Generous Land Donation in Blooming Point
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  Buote family donates legacy upland hardwood forest in New Glasgow
  It’s a crisp fall morning. The leaves crunching under our feet betray the silence as Rowena Lawlor and Faren Buote accompany me into the Buote Heritage Woods… Read more: Buote family donates legacy upland hardwood forest in New Glasgow
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  MacKay Family Donates 268 Acre Lowland Forest and Wetland to Add a Patch
  Last year, five parcels were donated to the Add a Patch campaign to be protected in perpetuity. The largest of these properties was donated by the MacKay… Read more: MacKay Family Donates 268 Acre Lowland Forest and Wetland to Add a Patch
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  First of its kind donation sees American family return forest and wetland back to Islanders
  A game-changing cross-border partnership between Island Nature Trust and American Friends of Canadian Conservation – launched to help American landowners donate their land for conservation purposes –… Read more: First of its kind donation sees American family return forest and wetland back to Islanders
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  Island Nature Trust secures significant carbon sink in its largest single acquisition to date
  136 hectare (337 acre) property in Forest Hill contributes to a sizeable unfragmented block of rich lowland forest in PEI and is home to C02 absorbing fen… Read more: Island Nature Trust secures significant carbon sink in its largest single acquisition to date

Be A Champion For Nature

We all share a unique connection to nature, and our supporters express it in diverse ways.
They are our Champions of Nature, coming from various backgrounds – from hands-on volunteers to
digital advocates, creative fundraisers, and generous donors.

What kind of Champion for Nature are you?

Are you passionate about hands-on conservation efforts or getting directly involved in nature protection?

Be A Guardian For Nature

Are you interested in supporting nature through financial contributions or potentially donating land for long-term protection?

Invest In Nature

Are you an artisan or entrepreneur and enjoy using your creativity to raise funds for nature conservation?

Be Creative For Nature

Do you love using your voice to raise awareness and advocate for environmental causes in your community?

Be Outspoken For Nature

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