We thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their financial support to our membership development and land stewardship programs. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy's Mission
The Bruce Trail Conservancy is
a charitable organization committed to establishing a conservation corridor
containing a public footpath along the Niagara Escarpment, in order to protect
its natural ecosystems and to promote environmentally responsible public access
to this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Vision
The Bruce Trail Conservancy and its partners will secure a conservation
corridor along the entire Niagara Escarpment that contains the Bruce
Trail. Our steadfast commitment to responsible land stewardship
will significantly contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the
Escarpment ecosystem.
Values
The Bruce Trail Conservancy Values:
- Our public and private landholders who partner with us to offer public access to the conservation corridor.
- Our dedicated Bruce Trail Conservancy Clubs (9), who maintain the trails and manage the lands under our care.
- The donors, landowners and public agencies who partner with us to continually expand the conserved lands along the Niagara Escarpment.
- The dedication, time and support of our large base of volunteers and members, and of our staff.
- The restoration and stewardship of the lands under our care.
- The responsible use of the trails for public safety and for minimal environmental impact.
- Our role in providing educational resources and opportunities about the Niagara Escarpment.
- Our role in providing national and international expertise in land stewardship and trail management.
- Our role in Niagara Escarpment ecosystem management and research.
- Our collaboration with like-minded BTC partners which produces measurable benefits toward the achievement of our mission and vision.