The Natural Heritage Branch consists of the Parks and Natural Areas Division and the Wildlife Division
The Parks and Natural Areas Division plans, establishes, develops and manages provincial parks, wilderness and ecological reserves, and Canadian heritage rivers.
The Wildlife Division coordinates hunting/trapping licensing processes for resident and non-resident hunters, trappers and anglers; develops research programs and management plans for wildlife species and habitat, including species at risk; delivers public environmental education and hunter/trapper education programs; and delivers stewardship initiatives that conserve the province’s biodiversity and natural heritage.