SUMMARY - Protected Areas, Parks, and Conservation Corridors
Protected areasânational parks, provincial parks, wildlife reserves, marine conservation areasâare conservation's primary tool. Setting land and water aside from development protects habitat, preserves biodiversity, and maintains ecosystem services. Canada's protected area system has grown substantially and is poised to expand further under commitments to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030. But quantity doesn't guarantee quality, and questions remain about what protection actually means and whether current approaches are adequate.