Seed Orchards:A Sustainable Supply of Native Plants For many years, the supply of plants and seeds native to Ontario had not been able to keep up with increasing demand. As supply chains became more unpredictable, Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) Land…
Controlled Burns: A Timeline of Restoration A controlled burn, also known as a prescribed burn, is a carefully planned, deliberately set and controlled fire that consumes ground-level fuels such as dried leaves, grass, needles, and fallen woody debris. This widely…
This April, the Bruce Trail Conservancy will be conducting a controlled burn at Fisher’s Pond Nature Reserve to improve grassland habitat.
This April, the Bruce Trail Conservancy will be conducting a controlled burn at Fisher’s Pond Nature Reserve to improve grassland habitat.
Grassland Restoration on BTC Lands The BTC is conducting grassland restoration in several BTC-protected areas to bring back rare tallgrass prairie and meadow habitats. These are habitats dominated by grasses and wildflowers, rather than shrubs and trees. Tallgrass prairie once…
Sunrise Shores Nature Reserve Conservation success! Thanks to generous supporters, Sunrise Shores Nature Reserve is now protected. A spectacular 64-acre natural sanctuary along the clear waters of Georgian Bay between Barrow Bay and Rush Cove has been added to our…
Invasive Species along the Niagara Escarpment A number of invasive species have made their way to the Niagara Escarpment. These species threaten the health of our escarpment ecosystems and can have detrimental impacts on native species. An invasive species is…
Conservation success in the Sydenham section Three New Nature Reserves in the Sydenham Section are now protected! Thanks to the support of over 1,750 donors, 243 acres of natural land and close to 2 km of Bruce Trail in the…
This fall, the Bruce Trail Conservancy will be conducting a controlled burn at Vanishing Stream Nature Reserve to improve grassland habitat.
Riverside Woods Nature Reserve Conservation success! This new nature reserve has been added to our conservation corridor. This 216-acre nature reserve has been forever protected thanks to the support of our donors. Riverside Woods Nature Reserve Caledon Hills section216 acres1,200…
