The Habitat Stewardship Program funds terrestrial stewardship projects by Canadians that directly support recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed on schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. It aims to prevent other species from becoming conservation concerns and promotes active stewardship resulting in tangible conservation benefits and improved understanding of stewardship as a conservation tool.
Eligible applicants are Canadians submitting projects that directly contribute to recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed on schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act and prevent other species from becoming conservation concerns.