Protected areas are not only conservation assets—they can also be economic assets that make communities more attractive places to live, work and invest.
Across North America, research shows that proximity to parks, trails, forests and waterfronts can increase nearby property values and housing demand. In British Columbia, 56% of residents say access to trails and outdoor recreation amenities influenced where they chose to live.
By protecting the natural amenities people value, protected areas can help stimulate housing investment and construction in nearby communities, and strengthen local economies.
The following info panels explain how.
Please SEND a MESSAGE to federal decision-makers to protect endangered ecosystems across Canada by reintroducing and strengthening the Nature Accountability Bill, at: https://www.endangeredecosystemsalliance.org/news/natureaccountability2025
