LaHave Coastal Conservation Association

What LaHave Coastal Conservation Association does

LaHave Coastal Conservation Association is a Canadian nonprofit charity founded in 2021 and registered with the Canada Revenue Agency, headquartered in LaHave, Nova Scotia. The organization is focused on restoring coastal forest habitat and boosting biodiversity throughout the LaHave Archipelago. Its core activity is replanting native hardwood trees (Northern Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Elm) in areas where centuries of human activity have suppressed natural regrowth, alongside a citizen-science program that uses the third-party iNaturalist platform to record and map local species observations. Programs include a Summer Ecological Fellowship launched in 2025 for youth habitat work, recurring and one-time tree-planting sponsorships, dedicated commemorative tree plantings, bioblitz events, free trail-access membership, and a land-conservation donation program for landowners seeking permanent protection of coastal parcels.

Name

LaHave Coastal Conservation Association

Legal name

LaHave Coastal Conservation Association

Website

https://lahavecoastal.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LaHave Coastal Conservation Association is a Nova Scotia-based nonprofit charity that restores native hardwood coastal forest and runs citizen-science biodiversity programs across the LaHave Archipelago, funded by individual donations and tree sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (1132), Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Replanting, Infilling & Stand Rehabilitation (AFAMACAI), Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH), Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Coastal habitat restoration
• Citizen science programs
• Tree planting sponsorships
• Biodiversity conservation services
• Environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

East Lahave

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting environmental conservation. Donors can contribute via credit/debit card, e-transfer, or mail. US taxpayers can donate through American Friends of Canadian Conservation for tax benefits.
2. Tree Planting Sponsorships: Dedicated tree planting packages where donors sponsor specific trees ($399 CAD/$299 USD) that are planted, established, and marked with a commemorative placard in the LaHave Coastal Forest. Includes choice of tree species and planting location.
3. Land Donations: Accepts donations of land parcels which are permanently protected. Donors receive tax receipts for the appraised value of donated land. Provides tax benefits for both Canadian and US taxpayers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LaHave Coastal Conservation Association is a nonprofit charitable organization that restores native hardwood forest habitat in the LaHave Archipelago of Nova Scotia through tree planting, citizen science, and educational programs. It sells/accepts recurring monthly tree planting sponsorships, one-time tree dedications with commemorative placards, free trail access memberships, and accepts land donations for permanent protection.

Product overview

LaHave Coastal Conservation Association is a nonprofit charity (registered with CRA) focused on boosting biodiversity throughout the LaHave Archipelago of Nova Scotia from sea to sky. The organization operates a unified conservation platform centered on the LaHave Coastal Forest Restoration initiative. Its core offerings include tree planting sponsorship programs at monthly tiers (Planting, Growing, Sprouting), dedicated tree planting with commemorative placards, a free membership providing trail access and newsletters, citizen science activities using iNaturalist, bioblitz events, a Summer Ecological Fellowship for youth, and land conservation donations. The organization relies on Stripe for payment processing of all donations and tree dedications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LaHave Coastal Forest Restoration Primary conservation initiative focused on restoring coastal habitat in the LaHave Archipelago of Nova Scotia by replanting native hardwood trees and accelerating reseeding of native species suppressed by centuries of human activity. For donors, supporters, and volunteers.
• Tree Planting Sponsorship Monthly sponsorship program allowing donors to support tree planting efforts at three tiers: Planting ($25/month), Growing ($15/month), and Sprouting ($5/month). For individual donors passionate about reforestation.
• Dedicated Tree Planting A tree dedication service allowing donors to plant a specific tree in the LaHave Coastal Forest in honor of children, marriages, or in memory of loved ones. Includes species selection (Northern Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Elm), planting area selection, and a commemorative placard. Priced at $399 CAD / $299 USD.
• Citizen Science Program Program inviting volunteers to observe, record, and share local species observations using the iNaturalist platform. Includes trail monitoring, tree planting, ocean mapping, and tracking weather and birds using field sensors. For community volunteers and nature enthusiasts.
• Summer Ecological Fellowship A summer employment program for groups of two or more young people to work together exploring and restoring LaHave habitats. Fellows receive guidance to create proposals for conservation projects. For youth and early-career conservationists.
• Trail Access Membership Free membership providing access to habitat trails (built for tree planting, nature monitoring, and education), email newsletters, and a free t-shirt while supplies last. For LaHave area residents and visitors.
• Land Conservation Donation Program allowing landowners to permanently protect their land and receive a charitable donation receipt for its appraised value, supporting long-term conservation of LaHave's shores and forests. For landowners in the LaHave Archipelago.
• Bioblitz Events Citizen science events for rapid biodiversity surveys where participants record as many species as possible in a specific area. Participants earn a Bioblitz Badge. For local community members and citizen scientists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-story forests are more resistant to wildfire and store more carbon, helping to fight climate change

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sunderland LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe lab of Dr. Elsie Sunderland at Harvard University, who grew up in the LaHave area. Her group studies pollutants in the global environment, providing scientific expertise and research collaboration for LaHave Coastal's conservation work.
• Kingsburg Coastal ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional conservancy focused on protecting local habitats north of the LaHave River near Kingsburg. Both organizations work on complementary conservation efforts in the coastal region.
• Georgian Bay ForeverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization focused on protecting Georgian Bay ecosystems. Listed as a partner organization with shared conservation mission.
• American Friends of Canadian Conservation (AFCC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization enabling US taxpayers to donate to LaHave Coastal and receive tax benefits in the United States. Accepts credit card donations, cheques in US funds, stocks/bonds/mutual fund shares, and Donor Advised Fund grants. Also facilitates US land donations to LaHave Coastal.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Evergreen: Canadian national nonprofit focused on urban nature, school greening, and biodiversity; broader incumbent with comparable citizen-engagement programming and donor base, though operating at a larger scale and broader mandate.
• Ducks Unlimited Canada: Large established Canadian wetland and habitat conservation nonprofit; broad incumbent serving overlapping biodiversity and habitat-restoration donors in the same CRA-charity donor pool as LaHave Coastal.

Direct peers

• Nova Scotia Nature Trust: Provincial land trust focused on acquiring and stewarding natural areas in Nova Scotia; directly comparable because it competes for the same Nova Scotia conservation donors, accepts land donations, and stewards coastal and forest habitats overlapping the LaHave Archipelago.
• Nature Conservancy of Canada: Canada's largest land conservation charity; directly comparable as a CRA-registered nonprofit that secures private land for permanent conservation using tax-receipted donations and partnerships with regional conservancies — the same model LaHave Coastal operates at smaller scale.
• Trees Canada: Canadian nonprofit dedicated to tree planting and forest restoration nationally; directly comparable in the reforestation and native-tree-sponsorship model, though operating at much larger national scale.

Regional players

• Ecology Action Centre: Nova Scotia-based environmental charity working on biodiversity, coastal protection, and environmental education; directly comparable in mission, geography, and CRA-registered donor base within Atlantic Canada.
• Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy: Regional conservancy adjacent to LaHave focused on protecting habitats near Kingsburg; already listed as a partner and operates the same coastal Nova Scotia land-conservation model in a neighboring geography.
• Georgian Bay Forever: Listed partner organization protecting Georgian Bay ecosystems; directly comparable as a regional Canadian coastal conservation charity using similar community-and-donor engagement methods.

Others

• iNaturalist: Citizen science platform LaHave Coastal integrates with for biodiversity tracking; not a direct competitor but a key enabling platform and ecosystem participant for the organization's citizen science program.
• American Friends of Canadian Conservation: Channel partner of LaHave Coastal; a fiscal intermediary that enables US tax-deductible giving to Canadian conservation charities — operationally adjacent rather than competing, but relevant as a comparable giving-infrastructure model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lahavecoastal

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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