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Poison Ivy Be
aware that poison ivy grows commonly in many areas of the West Nile Virus Ticks and Lyme Disease While the risk of contracting lyme disease from ticks
in the Dufferin County area is low, it is nevertheless advisable to use
simple precautions such as wearing shirts with tight cuffs and placing pant
legs inside socks when in the forest to minimize possible exposure to the
ticks that may be carrying lyme disease. You can find more information about
ticks and lyme disease here or
by contacting the local health unit at 519-941-0760 or 1-800-265-7293 or by
e-mail at wdghu@wdghu.org.
If you
have been exposed to ticks and are concerned about lyme disease, contact the
health unit and their lab will help determine if the ticks are lyme disease
carriers. Annual Report The annual report for 2009
for the Dufferin County Forest is now available here. 2010-2015 Operating Plan The new five-year
operating plan for the Dufferin County Forest has been released. This plan will
guide the management of the County Forest for the period 2010-2015. You can
find the executive summary here and
the complete plan here. Hunting in the Dufferin County
Forest Please take note
of the following with regard to hunting in the ● there is no hunting allowed on any
Dufferin County Forest property between June 1 and September 30 ● there is
no hunting allowed at any time on the following ● on ● on ● the peak
periods for hunting are the two five-day shotgun hunts for white-tailed deer
(first week of November and first week of December; actual dates vary from
year to year) and the spring wild turkey hunt (April 25-May 31) ● suspected
violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act (the provincial
legislation governing hunting) should be reported to the Ministry of Natural
Resources at 877-847-7667 (877-TIPS-MNR). Other inquiries should be directed to
the County Forest Manager
at 705‑435‑1881. Gypsy Moth Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) is a leaf-eating insect
that can cause significant defoliation and mortality of trees. One of its
favoured species is red oak. Over the last several years gypsy moth
populations have been on the rise in Ontario, reaching very high levels in
the Main Tract of the Dufferin County Forest in 2008. If you have red oak on
your property, and are worried about defoliation by gypsy moth, click here
to read more about the insect and simple measures you can take to reduce the
gypsy moth population in your woodland. Asian Longhorned Beetle Emerald Ash Borer Red Oak Is Special On
April 22, 2005, County officials declared red oak as the official tree species
of Dufferin Giants |
July
31-August 2 Horseback
Trail Ride OTRA will be
holding a horseback trail ride in the Main Tract. September 12 Mountain Bike Event Substance Projects will be holding
a non-motorized mountain biking event in the Main Tract. September 18, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(near Alliston) Find Mushrooms Fascinating? Join renowned naturalist Bob Bowles and learn how mushrooms
grow, where they grow, how to identify them, their relationship with trees
and the soil, and what species are edible. Cost: $10. Pre-registration required, spaces are limited
to ensure a high quality experience for all participants.
For more information or to register, contact the County Forest Manager at
705-435-1881. October
2-3 Horseback
Riding Event OCTRA will
be holding a horseback riding event in the Main Tract. |