Help conserve the Biddy Creek wetland
November 15, 2024
Northumberland Land Trust raising funds to co-purchase wetland north of Brighton with Ducks Unlimited Canada
Northumberland Land Trust has an ambitious goal to conserve 306 acres of regionally significant wetland and forest habitat in Brighton. This property will be conserved in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada, who have made great strides in conserving and restoring habitat, providing clean water and healthy wetlands for all waterfowl, wildlife, and people.
The Biddy Creek Wetland is located immediately South of the 401 Highway, off of Little Lake Rd in Brighton, ON. The property comprises two parcels of land that have limited accessibility. A regionally important wetland makes up 60-70% of the property while significant mixed woodlands comprising Black Cherry, Oak, Birch, Maple, Cedar, and White Pine make up a portion of the east most parcel. The majority of the property is zoned as Environmental Protection in the Northumberland County Official Plan and is a priority for conservation.
You can help us with land acquisition costs for the Biddy Creek Wetland. These costs not only include the cost of the property itself, but the costs to support the acquisition process including staffing, biological studies, legal costs, land transfer taxes, and stewardship costs for maintaining the property.
Your support for NLT is an investment in the future.
Northumberland Land Trust’s mission is to establish and maintain protected areas in Northumberland County. Thanks to overwhelming community support, NLT already protects over 1,200 acres of land, representing a diverse range of critical ecosystems.
Northumberland Land Trust Launches $5 million fundraising campaign
Northumberland Land Trust seeks funds and land donations
Cobourg, ON, September 19, 2023 – The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it is launching a campaign to raise $5 million for the acquisition, preservation and management of ecologically important lands in Northumberland County, Ontario. The Northumberland Land Trust currently oversees more than 1200 acres on 13 properties throughout the county, and has another one-hundred-acre property in transition to NLT ownership.
“The Northumberland Land Trust protects nature reserves forever, and that requires support from members of the community,” said Rob Kennedy, President of the Northumberland Land Trust. “We know there are people who want to support the preservation of land so they can have access to the beauty and wonder of natural habitat. We need their help now so we can continue to ensure that access.”
NLT must undertake a variety of stewardship and restoration projects on each nature reserve including invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, signage, native species plantings, building and installing bird boxes and many other restoration projects. These efforts help ensure the properties restore and/or maintain habitat for local, native species as well as migratory birds and species at risk. During the NLT’s Birdathon in the Spring of 2023, several at-risk species of birds were spotted nesting on NLT reserves. The NLT also holds free, guide-led walks for the public to experience the reserves.
“There are people who want to donate their land as part of their estate planning,” added Rob. “We help the owners sever the land from their house for the donation to NLT. Donations of land have tax implications and require severance, surveys, legal documents and township approval, and this process can cost up to $30,000 as well as ongoing stewardship costs. Our fundraising will help cover these expenses.”
People can donate through the NLT’s website at nltrust.ca or contact us at [email protected] or call: 416-220-6807
About Northumberland Land Trust
The Northumberland Land Trust is committed to preserving the natural heritage of Northumberland County. Its mandate is to establish, maintain and manage protected areas. The Northumberland Land Trust is a not for profit, charitable organization, which accepts donations of land, enters into conservation agreements for the permanent protection of natural landscapes, forests, farms and waterways and provides public education and information on land conservation tools. The Trust also raises funds to purchase land in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada for the purposes of conservation. The Trust is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing a cross section of the community including landowners, farmers, business people and professionals.
For more information please contact:
Northumberland Land Trust
[email protected]
416-220-6807
www.nltrust.ca