Adapting to Change: Climate-Smart Strategies for Ecological Restoration and Habitat Connectivity in BTC Lands

October 29, 2026
12:00 p.m.

This presentation will examine the findings of the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s Climate-Smart Strategies project, prepared by Vineland Research & Innovation Centre, which examined how climate change will affect forest ecosystems, habitat connectivity, and ecological restoration efforts across lands protected along the Niagara Escarpment. It will highlight climate vulnerability assessments, priority habitat corridor opportunities, and practical recommendations for climate-smart restoration to help build resilient ecosystems and support biodiversity conservation into the future.

Presenter:

Adam Brylowski is the Director of Conservation and Trail at the Bruce Trail Conservancy with professional experience in biodiversity protection, species-at-risk recovery, and trail management. He holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from York University and a Certificate in Ecosystem Restoration from Niagara College. Adam started his work with the Bruce Trail Conservancy in 2010 and has served as Director of Conservation and Trail since 2025, providing strategic oversight for Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath and over 16,000 acres of conservation lands spanning the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere. In this role, he directs multi-disciplinary programs in habitat restoration, invasive species management, and species-at-risk recovery, while ensuring sustainable access for millions of annual trail users.

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