Nature and science
Fundy National Park
Conservation
Conservation in Fundy National Park.
Animals
The animals in Fundy National Park.
Plants
Find out about the rich and diverse plant species of Fundy National Park.
Environment
Marvel at the different environmental features Fundy National Park has to offer.
Located in New Brunswick on Canada's Atlantic Coast, Fundy National Park encompasses 20 kilometres of dramatic shoreline along the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the world's highest tides. Twice a day, up to 12 metres of water or more rush in and out, roughly equivalent to the height of a four-floor building. For visitors, this means exceptional sightseeing and unforgettable kayaking, not to mention a unique chance to explore the sea floor at low tide.
And the park offers more than just dramatic tides. More than 100 kilometres of hiking and biking trails ribbon through 206 square kilometres of Acadian forest, leading to thundering waterfalls, freshwater lakes and scenic river valleys.
Conservation
Established in 1948, the national park covers 207 km2 encompassing rugged coast lines, rolling highlands, diverse Acadian forests and over 25 waterfalls. Throughout the years the park has worked on restoring damage in the park from logging and dams and re-connecting water ways and continues to focus on monitoring the parks ecology. There are several species being monitored regularly such as: Martens, fishers, brook trout, eel, moose and the endangered Inner Bay of Fundy Salmon.
Conservation projects
Animals
The rich tapestry of the highlands, forests, rivers, lakes and coastlines provides habitats for both northern and southern species of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates.
Plants
The Caledonia Highlands quickly rise 300 metres from the nearby coast. Fundy National Park is in the transition zone between the strictly coniferous boreal forest to the north and deciduous-dominated forest to the south.
- Trees
- Bogs
- Non-native species
- Rare plants
Environment
Parks Canada has identified 39 natural regions in Canada. Fundy National Park represents the Maritime Acadian Highlands region.
The park has two major environmental systems: the marine coastal environment of the Bay of Fundy and the Caledonia Highlands plateau (part of the Appalachian Mountain range) with its deeply cut river valleys. These are divided into several ecosystems.
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