Rooted in Place

Rooted in Place

Where forests whisper, wetlands breathe, and the land holds memory.

New Brunswick’s landscapes are more than scenery—they’re stories written in soil, trees, and tide. This is where fiddleheads unfurl in spring. Where cedar swamps hum with life. Where the same forest paths your grandparents walked still lead to wonder.

In this section, you’ll explore the natural places that define our province—and the ecosystems that make them extraordinary. From towering Wabanaki/Acadian forests to the Appalachian Hardwood Forest (AHF), each preserve we protect is a home for rare species, old growth, and everyday magic.

Whether you're here to learn, reflect, or plan your next trail walk, we invite you to slow down and look closer. These are the places that root us—and they’re worth knowing, and protecting, forever.


Beneath the Canopy

A Guide to New Brunswick Tree Identification
What is the Appalachian Hardwood Forest?
What makes the Appalachian Hardwood Forest so special?
Learn about ongoing AHF research with UNB Master's project
Check out our AHF species guide!
Jim Goltz talks Hal Hind Forest
Eco-Regions and Their Importance for Conservation

Learn about Appalachian Hardwood Forest plants with the wonderful Dr. Jim Goltz, longtime Nature Trust supporter and volunteer.


Where Land Meets Water

What are wetlands?
Learn about wetland conservation
Explore our Wetland Restoration Guide!

Wetlands of Passamaquoddy Bay at the Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve