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

2 days ago

Copeland Forest Friends
EVERYONE IS WELCOMEJoin us for our Annual General Meeting and help shape the future of nature in our region! 🌿This year’s AGM features guest speaker Dr. Anabela Bonada from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo. In her talk, “Protecting What We Love in a Changing Climate,” she will explore how climate change is already affecting our region, including flooding, ice storms, drought, extreme heat, and wildfire smoke. She will also share practical strategies that communities and land trusts can use to strengthen resilience and protect natural spaces.We will also share updates on the Conservancy’s work over the past year, highlight conservation successes, and look ahead to what is next.📅 Saturday, March 28🕑 2:00 to 4:00 PM (doors open at 1:00 PM)📍 Hawk Ridge Golf Club1151 Hurlwood Lane, SevernThe AGM is one of our most important gatherings of the year. Members can vote, and if you are new to the Conservancy it is a great chance to learn about our nature reserves, ask questions, and connect with others who care about protecting nature in our region.Everyone is welcome to attend! ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

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After a 2+ year study process, CFFA released a Trail Plan in January 2024. The Trail Plan focused on the 53 km of single track in the forest and identified key issues or challenges with the trail network and made recommendations on how to address these issues.Since 2024 work on implementing the Trail Plan has been ongoing. For a detailed update on the progress made so far and the challenges and issues remaining please go to www.copelandfriends.ca/trails/ ... See MoreSee Less

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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

1 month ago

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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

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!