The Copeland Forest Friends: Looking after the Forest for the Ministry of Natural Resources for all the user groups

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Copeland Forest Friends

6 days ago

Copeland Forest Friends
The CFFA has contracted Master Naturalist Bob Bowles to produce an inventory of the invasive species threats to the Copeland Forest. While work is ongoing a preliminary list of the top ten invasive species is listed below. For a more detailed description of the levels of risk and the locations of the problem species go to www.copelandfriends.ca/invasive-species-in-the-forest/1. Glossy Buckthorn 2. Wild Parsnip (pictured below) 3. Common Buckthorn 4. Pale Swallowwort 5. Garlic Mustard 6. European Frog-bit 7. Eurasian Phragmites 8. Bishop's Goutweed 9. Lesser Periwinkle 10. Purple Loosestrife ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

4 weeks ago

Copeland Forest Friends
Dear Members, Winter is membership renewal seasonIf you have already renewed your membership - Thank youWe depend on your memberships and donations to allow us to continue our role as stewards of the Forest. To renew go to: www.copelandfriends.ca/civicrm/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=10All renewing members before February 15 will be entered into a draw for gift prizes including Horseshoe Valley passes for Nordic Skiing, Lift Tickets and Tubing. If you haven’t already, please Renew now to be entered in the draw.Also, if you are unsure of your membership status or expiry date drop us a note to info@copelandfriends.ca and we can confirm your status.2025 was a unique year for the Copeland as it was for the entire region. The ice storm in the early spring led to extensive clean up and re-opening of all the trails in the Forest. The CFFA as well as other community volunteers worked many hours and days to make the forest safe and open for all to continue to enjoy this unique environment. Beyond the ice storm cleanup, the CFFA worked on trail improvements, invasive species control, ecological studies of the Forest, water testing of the watershed and new updated signage. All the work the CFFA does is based on membership renewals along with donations received at renewal time as well as support from our generous community benefactors. ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

2 months ago

Copeland Forest Friends
The Copeland is a special place in winter. When the snow is deep, the air is crisp and the sunlight is filtering through the canopy, the forest in winter becomes one of our favourite times to snowshoe, walk or ski through the beautiful terrain of the Copeland.Should you be walking or snowshoeing and encounter the Horseshoe resort trails we ask forest users to respect the trail grooming and stay to the left edge of the groomed trails. The Horseshoe Resort is a valued supporter of the Copeland Friends and many of our membership enjoy skiing the beautiful trail network.We urge everyone to get out there and enjoy the forest this winter.. ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

2 months ago

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Photo courtesy of David Kennedy. Taken at P1 just as you cross the railway tracks. ... See MoreSee Less

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CFFA Annual General Meeting: April 18, 2026

  • The Heights of Horseshoe
  • Doors open 9:30 AM, Meeting begins at 10 AM
  • Guest Speaker: Toby Rowland, Couchiching Conservancy Biologist
  • All welcome, come and renew your membership or join the CFFA

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 Copeland Forest Friends

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!