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2 weeks ago

Copeland Forest Friends
The Copeland Forest Friends Association (CFFA) Annual Meeting (AM) will be held on Wednesday, April 24thLocation: Hardwood Ski and Bike (402 Old Barrie Road).Doors and registration will open at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.Guest speaker: Graeme Davis, Registered Professional Forester, Simcoe County Graeme has played a crucial role in ensuring that the Simcoe County Forest, spanning 33,000 acres, remains one of the most respected municipal forestry programs in Ontario.Graeme’s presentation, ‘The Simcoe County Forest – A Century of Growth and Renewal’ begins in the mid 19th century with the devastating impact caused by the relentless harvesting of virgin timber followed by unsustainable farming practices, by European colonialists, throughout south and central Ontario.The Copeland Forest and Simcoe County Forest have a shared history, up to a point. Join us, for what promises to be an engaging and educational keynote presentation.All are welcome to attend. ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

3 weeks ago

Copeland Forest Friends
News about the Family Membership Option and the CFFA Waiver The family membership option is now available offering a reduced rate of $40 for an adult couple residing in the same household. In addition, on the recommendation of the CFFA insurance provider and to minimize our association’s insurance premiums, on a going forward basis new and renewing members and non-member volunteers will be asked to read and indicate acceptance of the release of liability waiver. Both the family membership and the waiver are available on the www.copelandfriends.ca/ under the membership page. The online membership application will require the new/renewing member to indicate if he/she/they are applying for an individual membership or a family membership. After completing the form and then reading the waiver the new/renewing member(s) will be required to tick off the box accepting the terms of the waiver.Go to to get a copy of the waiver:https://www.copelandfriends.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFFA-Waiver-for-print-March-25-2024.pdfCurrent members will acknowledge the waiver when they renew for 2025. If you are a current member, no further action is required.Thank you for your continued support!Copeland Forest Friends Association ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

1 month ago

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Seasonal Closure Signs InstalledThe Seasonal Closure signs on Rusty Mud Bucket and Ganaraska trail between #4 and #5 were placed at each end of these trails. Please respect these closures. These trails are very muddy and are easily damaged by foot, horse and bike traffic. ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

1 month ago

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Copeland Forest Friends Association Notice: With the warmer weather we start to see more people in Copeland Forest enjoying the trails. Early spring is when trails are most sensitive to impacts from use. While the trails are drying, there are still trail sections that still have ice and/or are very wet. Trails in lowland areas, toe of the slopes and bottom of the valleylands are finally particularly wet now and susceptible to damage from use. If your boots, tires or horse hoofs are sinking into the trail tread then please turn around and find dryer trails to use. Going around the wet areas leads to trail widening and braiding and also results in environmental impact. The trails should be dry soon enough for all to enjoy.Photos Courtesy of Jenn Copeland ... See MoreSee Less

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The Copeland Forest is a 4,400 acre Resource Management Area in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests. The size, beauty, and unfettered use of the forest by a wide variety of recreational users inspired an initiative to conserve the natural integrity of the forest and facilitate compatible recreational use.

In October 2015 the Copeland Forest Friends Association formed a Non-Profit Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MNRF, and began offering memberships. The organization has been structured to ensure that all of the major recreational user groups are represented equally. There are many ways to join us including becoming a member, volunteering, making a donation, and signing up for our newsletter. We look forward to seeing you in the forest!