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

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A History of Martinville by Mary Ann Grant (Orillia Museum of Art and History)A key part of the Copeland Forest history is the story of the logging community of Martinville, Read Mary Ann Grant's history of the historic logging operation where nothing remains but a signpost and memories: www.copelandfriends.ca/a-history-of-martinville/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Its that time of the year again: HUNTING SEASON. Deer season opens soon so if you are travelling in the forest please wear a bright vest or jacket. Wear bright colours and keep your dogs close. ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Leaf BlowingThe regular blowing of fall leaves from single-track trails is a topic that generates significant debate. Those who support regular leaf blowing argue user safety and environmental benefit as it defines where the trail is and keeps people on the trail tread. Those against leaf blowing argue that keeping leaves on the trail helps prevent soil erosion and provides cover for small fauna while crossing a trail surface. Leaves have typically been blown off trails in Copeland Forest by the trail fairies. It has been and continues to be CFFA's position that leaf blowing occur in a targeted manner with a focus on high volume trails and on the more technical trail sections to better define exposed roots and rocks. Leaf blowing on longer straight sections of trail is not required. As well, leaf blowing near low lying wet areas should be limited as these are the more habitat sensitive areas in the forest. Most importantly, leaves should not be blown on trails that have been signed as closed, as these are trails that pass through sensitive habitat. And finally, it is preferred that leaf blowing occur in the fall, and that no leaf blowing occurs in the more wildlife sensitive spring period. ... 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!