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UPDATED: Central Ganaraska Forest Access Restored
Demolition has been completed, as of Dec. 13th, 2024. The Central Forest Trailhead and GFC grounds are now open to the public again. On December 9th to 12th, 2024, the gymnasium building on the Ganaraska Forest Centre (GFC) grounds, located in the Central Ganaraska Forest, will be demolished as it has reached the end of…
Halloween Pumpkin Reminder
After a safe and spooky Halloween night, please remember to compost your pumpkin or consider donating them at the request of a local farm or organization. Many communities also have ‘pumpkin parades,’ where pumpkins are gathered for distribution to local farms. Disposing of pumpkins and other vegetation in natural areas can be harmful to local wildlife, while also presenting the risk of introducing a potentially invasive species or pathogen into an ecosystem.
Fall Newsletter 2024
Join the GRCA Email Newsletter Public Consultation: Draft GRCA Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy Public consultation on the Draft Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy (WBRMS) has begun and will continue until November 18th, 2024. The purpose of the Draft WBRMS is to assist the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) with developing and enhancing the delivery of programs and services supporting mandatory…
Public feedback requested on Draft GRCA Strategy
The purpose of the Draft Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy (WBRMS) is to assist the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) with evolving and / or enhancing the delivery of programs and services that support mandatory (Category 1) programs that serve municipal partners and the broader watershed community. As part of this Strategy, the GRCA drafted guiding principles and objectives to inform the design of programs and services, including a summary of information the GRCA relies on to directly inform and support program and service delivery, and identified any issues and risks which may limit effective delivery of Category 1 programs and services, including actions to address such risks.
Ten Thousand Villages Cobourg Presents Tree Planting Donation To the GRCA
Ten Thousand Villages Cobourg has contributed more than $7,000 to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) through its, “10,000 Trees from Ten Thousand Villages,” anniversary fundraising initiative.
Important Logging Safety Reminders For Ganaraska Forest Users
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) would like to remind Forest users to exercise caution and yield the right of way to logging equipment during timber harvest operations in the Ganaraska Forest. Please check the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map for trail / road closures related to the annual harvest, before planning your visit to the Forest. Avoiding parking lots and routes that could conflict with logging operations is the safest way for visitors to enjoy the Forest during these operations.
Ganaraska Forest Hunting Reminders
Hunting opportunities exist in the Ganaraska Forest year-round, as per Ontario Hunting Regulations ( https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-hunting-regulations-summary).
Before planning to hunt in the Ganaraska Forest, all hunters should visit https://grca.on.ca/content/recreation-users#hunting for more information on hunting rules in the Forest and to consult the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map: https://grca.on.ca/forest-recreation/ganaraska-forest-trails-map/
Updated Ganaraska Forest Trailhead Signage Made Possible by Greenbelt Foundation Support
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is thrilled to announce the installation of new trailhead signage in the Ganaraska Forest, made possible through the generous support and funding from the Greenbelt Foundation. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the experience and safety of all Forest users and promoting the significant environmental value of the Greenbelt.
Timber Harvest Season Set To Begin Again In the Ganaraska Forest
Each year the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) completes scheduled, selective harvest of Red Pine plantations in the Ganaraska Forest. These logging operations facilitate the growth of native tree species, like Red Oak, White Pine and Sugar Maple, all of which were included in the initial landscape restoration plans when the Forest was planted over 80 years ago, as well as guided by the Forest Management Plan.
Planned Highway 401 Expansion Leads to Improvements on the Ganaraska Millennium Trail
Work is set to begin on Highway 401 expansion in September 2024, bringing with it the opportunity to make improvements to the Ganaraska Millennium Trail, though access to the Port Hope Conservation Area will be impacted. To accommodate Highway 401 expansion, the GRCA has begun work to ensure access to the Ganaraska Millennium Trail remains open as much as is possible throughout expansion work. Rotating closures will allow access to the trail, while the GRCA realigns the trail by constructing a new boardwalk further north from its current location in the wetland and away from Highway 401.
