Another piece of significant land has been protected in Prince Edward County.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada announced last week the creation of a new 55 hectare nature reserve along the South Shore.
The Maple Cross Coastline Reserve is a collection of undeveloped shoreline, coastal wetland, forest, alvar and grassland habitats, and contains 16 hectares (40 acres) of rare coastal wetland that provides a buffer against local flooding as well as habitat for migratory birds, turtles, frogs and fish.
The property is located in the Prince Edward County South Shore Important Bird and Biodiversity Area.
