From Forest to Desert Our pioneer forefathers were faced with deeply forested, impenetrable bush when they arrived in this area. By law they had to clear their free land and farm it. Without plant or forest cover, however, the sandy topsoil of this region blew away in the wind. Within 50 years parts of Norfolk […]
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 […]
Community Council The Community Council is currently at capacity. Thanks for your interest in joining our Board. Volunteer Work Days To find out more about getting involved in restoration work and trail maintenance, contact the Community Council: info@swcr.ca. Click below to share this article.
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