Large WoodlandsConservation CooperativeGina VarrinCoordinator

A Collaborative ProgramPeterborough Field NaturalistsStewardship CouncilsConservation AuthoritiesForest Gene Conservation AssociationKawartha Heritage ConservancyTrent UniversityAlongside other Initiatives

3 Year Outreach ProgramWorking with local landownersWorkshopsDemonstration projectsInformation productsFunded by Ontario Trillium Foundation

Large Woodland FeaturesForest interior habitatAquatic features small wetlands; springs/seeps; vernal pools; streamsLarge woody debrisStanding dead trees and cavity treesA diversity of trees species;Fruit and nut producing treesStick nests and den trees

Tree Species DiversityPioneer species poplar, cherries, white birch, white cedar, hawthorn, more recently Scots pine, buckthornFollowed by those species more tolerant of shade pines, spruces, ashes, basswood, oaks Upland hardwood hard maple, American beech, ironwood, hemlock, balsam fir

Our ConcernsForest fragmentationDiminishing interior habitat, Forest health invasive species and climate changeDecreasing bio-diversityLack of management, e.g. poor logging practicesThreats to our natural heritage headwater streams and wetlands, old growth, super canopy white pine, diversity of tree species

Photo: Copeland S Robinson

Conserving InteriorGet help from local organizationsWork with your neighboursPractice good forestry when harvestingConnect woodlots using blocks not lines

Urban Forest Speaker SeriesPeterborough Green-upCo-sponsors LWCC, KHC, PFNWednesday Feb 6, March 5, April 2Peterborough Public Library

Contact Informationlwcc@trentu.ca(705) 748-1011 ext. 7670

3 Stewardship Councils: Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria

2 Conservation Authorities: Otonabee and GanaraskaWorkshops: WITH PARTNERS!!!LWCC Member organisations and other partners such asCaring for the Moraine which Norm W will speak about.

Seed CollectingTree PlantingForest ManagementNature Hikes

Demonstration Projects:Tree-markingTree-pantingForest HarvestWetland

Information pamphlets, newletters, website, Natural History Guide with SSFC

Pigeon River WoodsLong SaultFleetwood CreekGanaraskaStewarts WoodsBrackenridge

Forest IndustryLumberVeneerFirewoodRecreation:HuntingHikingCampingATVing and Mountain-biking

Wildlife Habitat different wildlife use different niches within the forestSalamanders use downed woody debrisBirds nest in Cavities or on the ground

Edge EffectsHIGHER: wind, light, air, soil tempLOWER: moisture, relative humidity mortality of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibiansgenerally appear in the spring (vernal pools) from snowmelt or heavy spring rains and sometimes also form in the fall of the year (autumnal pools)

Certain amphibian species depend on these vernal pools for all or portions of their life cycle

LARGE TRACTS OF UNFRAGMENTED FOREST ARE DIFFERENT!

Forest Fragmentation: islands that inhibit the mixing of tree species genetics, creatures with limited mobility;

Diminishing interior habitat, i.e. woodland area that is >100 metres from any edge or significant trail; decreasing numbers of certain interior songbird species

Forest health smaller woodlands are more susceptible to invasion from invasive species and climate change

Decreasing bio-diversity

Lack of management, e.g. poor logging practicesThreats to our natural heritage headwater streams and wetlands, old growth, super canopy white pine, diversity of tree species