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By Canadian Press

Nature Conservancy of Canada buys southern Alberta land for protection

Jan 31, 2023 | 11:45 AM

CALGARY – A property that includes fescue grasslands, forests and wetlands near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta has been purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

The organization says the 2.5-square kilometre property between the national park and Twin Butte is its newest conservation site in Alberta.

It says it will become part of the 130-square kilometres of private conservation lands known as the Waterton Park Front, which is now about 75 per cent conserved.

Alberta NCC spokesman Sean Feagan says the property is another piece of a larger puzzle and a victory for nature.

He says land conservation in the area is important because it features a unique and relatively intact ecosystem that supports species such as grizzly bears and elk.

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The Nature Conservancy of Canada says the protected area will continue to be used for cattle grazing while being managed in a way that allows nature to thrive.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 31, 2023.

The Canadian Press