Bigger IS Better: Largest single private conservation land acquisition in Canadian history.

CNW Group, July 23, 2008 - “The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) today announces a bold commitment to protect 550 square kilometres of remote valleys, mountains and lakes in south-central British Columbia. The acquisition of an exceptional property, known as Darkwoods, launches the largest, single private conservation project ever undertaken by a Canadian non-profit organization. ‘This is a unique and immediate opportunity to conserve a landscape roughly the size of the entire Island of Montreal,’ says John Lounds, President and CEO of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. ‘Darkwoods is a conservation initiative of global significance. It’s part of a greater vision that will set new standards for conservation success.’” Read more.