that we can pass a quilt of connected and conserved areas on to those who come after us. We need to protect more land, connect more patches, and mend and maintain this natural resource on behalf of Islanders.” Owners of ecologically important land can “Add a Patch” by donating land so it is protected for the benefit of all into the future. Owners can choose to give the land now or later and can decide to hold a life interest in it or make a sale/ donation arrangement. Land donors may also qualify for tax incentives under Canada’s Ecological Gifts program, or Ecogift. The program offers significant tax benefits to landowners who donate land or a partial interest in land to a qualified recipient like the Island Nature Trust. The Trust ensures that the land’s biodiversity and environmental heritage are conserved in perpetuity. You could also decide to “Mend-A- Patch” by donating to the Stewardship Fund. “Once land is under our care,” says Bianca, “we annually plant native trees and shrubs, maintain the trails, and actively restore the network of natural areas.”
If you donate to the campaign, you’ll help reach the Province of PEI’s target of protecting 10% of the Island. Both the Province and Island Nature Trust’s conservation partners will multiply the contributions! All donations are tax deductible. By visiting the Trust’s website www. islandnaturetrust.ca/patchwork/ you can find out more information about the campaign and the ways that you can help protect the irreplaceable natural areas of our Island home forever.
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