The Rice Lake Plains Landowner Stewardship Program is heading into its second year of providing grants to help safeguard the Oak Ridges Moraine in this region.
Two hundred and thirty people came on board last year, spokesperson Ashley Wilson said this week. The actual project work is getting underway this spring.
The funding is 50 per cent of the project to a maximum of $2,500 and a workshop/meeting will be held in the Fenella Hall on Saturday, April 5 to explain and take people on an option field trip, Ms. Wilson said. It starts at 9:30 a.m. and includes information about environmental features on area properties.
Projects range from native tree and wildlife shrub planting to fencing livestock out of wetlands and rivers, restoring tall grass prairie and savannahs, and enhancing habitat for species at risk.
The moraine lands of the Rice Lake Plains project area stretch eastward from the boundary between Hamilton and Alnwick/Haldimand townships, including the Fenella area, Roseneath, Burnley, Castleton and Centreton, stated a media release about the program.
For more information contact Ms. Wilson at (613) 394-3915 ext. 225 or e-mail to ricelakeplains@ltc.on.ca .
Saturday, February 16, 2008
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