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Annual Report
The annual report for 2007
for the Dufferin
County Forest
is now available here.
Hunting in the Dufferin County
Forest
Please take note of the
following with regard to hunting in the Dufferin County
Forest:
● 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 Dufferin County
Forest properties:
Little, Leening, Hockley, north portion of Amaranth, and Mono. These are
posted accordingly.
● on Dufferin County
Forest properties where
hunting is allowed, there may be hunters present at any time between October
1 and May 31
● on Dufferin County
Forest properties where
hunting is allowed between October 1 and May 31, the seasons are the same as
those established by the Ministry of Natural Resources. These can be viewed
at www.ontario.ca/hunting.
● 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.
Poison Ivy
Be aware that poison
ivy grows commonly in many areas of the County Forest.
Information about identifying poison ivy and its treatment here.
West
Nile Virus
Users of the Dufferin
County Forest
should be aware of the possibility of being bitten by mosquitoes while using
the forest properties, particularly from dusk until dawn. Simple precautions
such as wearing long sleeves, pants, and socks and using insect repellant
will reduce the risk of being bitten and the possibility of contracting the
mosquito-born west nile virus. The Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit is
the lead agency in assessing the risk related to west nile virus and in
informing area residents about the potential risks. They can be contacted at
519-941-0760 or 1-800-265-7293 or by e-mail at wdghu@wdghu.org. For more information about
west nile virus, visit the health unit’s website at www.wdghu.org.
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Be on the lookout for the Asian longhorned beetle! This beetle, imported
from China, has become
established near Highways 400 and 407 north of Toronto. Both the City of Toronto and
the Region
of York have information on their websites about the infestation. The
beetle attacks and kills many species of hardwood trees, but favours maples.
If you think you have seen it, please contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1-800-442-2342
or 519-837-9400. The differences between the Asian longhorned beetle and the
whitespotted sawyer beetle (a common native species) are here.
Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald
Ash Borer was identified in North
America in July, 2002. It originates from China, Japan,
Korea, and Mongolia.
To date, it has been detected in southeastern Michigan
and around the city of Windsor, Ontario. The Borer is
capable of attacking and killing healthy trees, and all native ash are
susceptible (white, black, green, and red ash). It is unusual for borer-type
beetles to be able to attack and kill healthy trees, they usually attack only
trees that are already under stress from some other condition(s).
Michigan
has imposed quarantines on the movement of ash nursery stock, ash lumber and
related products in the infested area in order to reduce the risk of new
areas becoming infected. Similar quarantines have been established in
southwestern Ontario.
For more information about the Emerald Ash Borer, and the actions that have
been taken by the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency in order to contain its spread, click
here.
Red Oak Is Special
On April 22, 2005,
County officials declared red oak as the official tree species of Dufferin County. To find out why red oak was
chosen, read the official
proclamation. More information about red oak can be found here.
Dufferin Giants
For the results of the 2002 search for big trees in Dufferin County,
click here.
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April
25-May 31, 2008
Wild
Turkey Hunting
All users of the Dufferin County
Forest are hereby
advised that April 25-May 31 is the shotgun/archery season for wild turkey in
2008. Wild turkey hunting may occur only from ½ hour before sunrise to
7:00 p.m. During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest
properties. Please use caution in the forest and wear bright-coloured
clothing. Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act
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.
Saturday, May 24,
2008, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Wildflower
Identification
Little Tract (west
side of Airport Rd, 12 km north of Hwy 89)
Join us on a leisurely spring walk in
the Dufferin County Forest
and learn how to identify wildflowers and shrubs common to this area. Cost:
$5 for adults; children free. Pre-registration required, spaces are limited
to ensure a high quality experience for all participants. For more
information or to register contact John
Osmok at 705-725-7561 or Caroline
Mach at 705-435-1881.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
OCTRA Trail Ride
The Ontario
Competitive Trail Riding Association will be holding a horseback riding
event in the Main Tract.
Saturday, July 5,
2008, 9:00 a.m. - noon
What Tree
Is That Anyway?
Little Tract (west
side of Airport Rd, 12 km north of Hwy 89)
Join us on a leisurely walk in the Dufferin County Forest
and learn how to identify various species of trees, shrubs, and a few plants.
Cost: $5 for adults; children free. Pre-registration required, spaces are
limited to ensure a high quality experience for all participants. For more
information or to register contact John
Osmok at 705-725-7561 or Caroline
Mach at 705-435-1881.
Saturday,
September 20, 2008, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
(near
Alliston)
Sunday,
September 21, 2008, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
(near Barrie)
Discovering
Mushrooms
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. Sponsored by North Simcoe Stewardship and the Land
Stewardship Network of Dufferin and South Simcoe.
For more information or to register contact Al Winters at 705-725-7557 or John Osmok at 705-725-7561.
Sunday, September 21,
2008
OCTRA Trail Ride
The Ontario
Competitive Trail Riding Association will be holding a horseback riding
event in the Main Tract.
For a
comprehensive listing of local events, check out www.whatson.on.ca.
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