Summer 2022 Activities

Gray tree frog camouflaged on a leaf.This was a busy season for Conservation Authority staff while they were trying to better understand the property, and the features and species it contains. A number of site visits were conducted to document property features and identify immediate actions, such as the installation of signage and fencing. Signage was installed along the property perimeter to identify the lands as owned by the Conservation Authority and to prevent access (through red dots).

Staff utilized a mix of desktop exercises to review landcover layers, and conducted multiple site visits to better understand the variety of ecosystems and species present throughout these large properties. This included conducting a round of breeding amphibian surveys and breeding bird surveys, which provided key ecological knowledge. A thorough inventory of vernal pools was also completed, as those are crucial habitat features for frogs and salamanders.