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St. Williams Conservation Reserve

Rebuilding vital ecosystems to honour Ontario’s heritage

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About the SWCR

Permitted Activities

Posted on April 29, 2014August 2, 2025 Author swcrcc

Outdoor recreational activities are allowed as long as they do not pose a risk to the sustainability of the Conservation Reserve. The St. Williams Conservation Reserve asks that recreational users follow the Code of Conduct at all times while on the property: General Rules for all Users Expect and respect other trail users Leave the […]

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Conservation

Posted on April 25, 2014November 7, 2017 Author swcrcc

The St. Williams Conservation Reserve is strategically located in the middle of the Carolinian eco-region in southwestern Ontario. The Carolinian region makes up less than 1% of Canada’s total land area but boasts a greater number of both flora and fauna species than any other ecoregion in Canada. It is also the most threatened ecological […]

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Conservation Actions

Posted on November 7, 2017November 9, 2017 Author swcrcc

The vision for the Reserve is to restore the native ecosystems that existed here more than 200 years ago. We actively manage the ecological communities on the reserve to achieve this goal. All of our practices are based on sound research, expert consultation, and the best management practices available. Click on the management activities below […]

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Join Our Community Council

We are looking for new directors for the St. Williams Conservation Reserve Community Council. Our council would like to consider all expressions of interest. Please apply here.

News & Events

SWCR Mottled Duskywing Butterfly Blog – Advanced

Posted on August 21, 2025 Author Dan Krulikoski

Prescribed Burns, Spring 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025May 7, 2025 Author joelle

Notice: Temporary Trail Closure at Zavitz Nursery Tract in St Williams effective immediately

Posted on February 4, 2025March 28, 2025 Author joelle

SAVE THE DATE

Posted on October 7, 2024May 7, 2025 Author joelle

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Volunteers

SWCR is currently recruiting new volunteers.

If you are interested in being a Community Council member please fill out an application.

Species at risk

A “species at risk” is any naturally-occurring plant or animal that is in danger of extinction or of disappearing from the province.

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What is the SWCR?

The St. Williams Conservation Reserve includes 1035 hectares of Crown land in Norfolk County, Ontario. The Reserve is made up of two separate sites: the Nursery Tract and the Turkey Point Tract.

Our primary objective is to restore and enhance the native ecological communities at this site, which will benefit the many rare and threatened species that live here.

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