The Highlands
Photo: Lyn Winans
Overview
The Haliburton Highlands is a region known as "a natural work of art". Granite outcrops stand majestic; coniferous, broad-leaved and mixed forests spread their limbs over the rolling hills; and thousands of lakes and ponds shimmer in the moonlight of a Haliburton evening. These natural areas need to be protected for posterity.
As the population moves north of the Golden Horseshoe area, the permanent residential population in Haliburton County is expected to increase. Therefore, a proactive approach to natural heritage planning is fundamental to the effective conservation and protection of significant environmental features.
Wildlife
The Haliburton Highlands sustains abundant and diverse flora and fauna, including a variety of species at risk. Through extensive research, the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust has identified potentially suitable habitat for 12 species at risk in the County. Our Species at Risk Journal provides excellent photos and information on the 12 species. Download the order form for the Species at Risk Journal.
Wetlands
Photo: Lyn Winans
Wetlands are common throughout Haliburton. Their importance is now universally recognized for providing wildlife habitat, flood reduction, erosion control and water filtration. In Haliburton, wetlands and streams provide habitat for four turtles in need of protection: Blanding’s, Wood, Spotted and Stinkpot. Lakes in the Haliburton Highlands are home to a unique strain of lake trout.
Holdings
On March 23, 2007, the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust acquired title to its first property, a 22-acre island in Kennisis Lake donated by Bruce Carruthers called Norah’s Island. The Land Trust is currently in negotiation with several other property owners who are considering donating land. If you are interested in donating land or placing a conservation easement on your property please contact us.
Last Updated: Jun 4 2009 11:20:44 am.
Photo: Lyn Winans
Did You Know...
that the Dahl Family has planted over 100,000 trees on their 500-acre property. For over 50 years, they have spent their time on tree planting, conservation and preserving the property. Find out more about The Dahl's Forest.
