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Copeland Forest Friends

3 weeks ago

Copeland Forest Friends
There have been questions and confusion about the Ducks Unlimited Dam decommissioning. Here is a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (the owners of the Copeland Forest). Hopefully this will help to clear up any confusion.In 1987, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) entered into a partnership to build a concrete water control structure to expand the existing wetland on Crown land in the Copeland Forest.Now, decades later, the control structure has reached the end of its service life.Following consultations with Indigenous stakeholders, MNR and CPKC Rail, DUC is now undertaking the removal of the old control structure. It will be replaced with an open channel designed to restore natural water flows to the downstream cold-water system and create open passages, allowing fish and other aquatic species to move freely up and down the creek. ... See MoreSee Less
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Copeland Forest Friends

4 weeks ago

Copeland Forest Friends
We have been notified by the MNRF that Ducks Unlimited Canada will be working on decommissioning their dam in the Copeland Forest starting August 26th.Construction should take approximately 1 week. During construction, the trail to access the dam/wetland will be closed. We have attached a map of the location of the dam and where the earth berm material from the dam removal will be deposited.Thank you for your cooperation and for respecting this trail closure ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

2 months ago

Copeland Forest Friends
Copeland Forest Friends Association Supporting Copeland Trail Works.CFFA provided the funds for the recent construction of a platform extension on the Swamp Trail. Much thanks to the volunteers who built the platform. The platform was extended over wet areas improving user experience and environmental protection. As this trail is now part of the Ganaraska Trail system, greater use is expected of it.Other trail works are planned for this summer. The Ministry of Natural Resources has agreed to provide Junior Rangers who should be in the forest mid-July. Planned works for this summer include: the rerouting of the bottom section of Slippery When Wet (the detour route has been flagged for several weeks), new detours on the Fifth Dimension trail around 2 highly eroded trail sections, the reclosing of 2 short sections of trail for safety/environmental protection reasons, and the closing/rerouting of the Duel Slalom trail.If you are interested in supporting trail works in the Forest, pls send an email to trails@copelandforest.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

2 months ago

Copeland Forest Friends
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENTThe Copeland Forest Trail Plan Implementation is under way! Under its Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) who are the landowners, Copeland Forest Friends Association (CFFA) is beginning the implementation of the Trail Plan.In an effort to enhance your forest experience and protect sensitive areas, we have implemented some seasonal and permanent trail closures with signage. Thanks to all for supporting our work.Sadly, some signs have been vandalised and removed. Please respect the few trail closures that have been put in place. They are for the benefit of the forest and all who enjoy it. CFFA will be undertaking additional trail works with the support of the MNRF this summer. Look for further communications regarding this.If you would like any further details on the trail plan and/or would like to volunteer please visit the Copeland Forest Friends website at Copelandfriends.ca or contact the Copeland Forest Friends at info@copelandfriends.ca ... 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!