Northumberland County Forest

Crews continue to clear trees that have fallen across trails from the windstorm. Many of the trails are blocked by trees, please use caution and avoid areas where crews are working. We hope to have the trails cleared soon. Thank you.

There are many trees down throughout the County Forest due to yesterday’s wind storm. Forest staff are out clearing the trails. Please use caution while we complete this work. Thank you.

Trails will be closed to motorized vehicles this Sunday November 1st. Thanks for respecting the Forest!

We are looking for Volunteer Trail Inspectors!

If you’re cleaning up the gardens at your cottage this fall, remember not to dump any plant material into the woods or natural areas. Some ornamental plants can... be invasive when they escape the garden, outcompeting native species that are essential to local wildlife and biodiversity. To prevent accidentally growing invasive plants in your garden, refer to the updated Grow Me Instead Guide, with 40 new invasive plants and their non-invasive alternatives. Download the guide for free at www.invadingspecies.com/downloads

Today is the start of deer hunting in the County Forest, east of County Road 45 only. Trail users are encouraged to wear blaze orange. Hunters must park at authorized trailheads only. The OPP, Conservation Officers, County By Law Officers and K9ine Security will be out on patrol. Stay safe.

Gypsy moth has been very active this year in Northumberland County. Find out more here; www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/gypsy-moth-caterpillars/

The Province is considering opening a fall turkey hunt in Northumberland County. Have your say here: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-1985 before August 10th.

Please see the press release regarding trails reopening

Trails are not where you want to be. Getting lost and taking unnecessary risks can put additional strain on emergency services. Stay home if you can, limit non-essential travel, practice social/physical distancing and be safe.

Please share. Based on the provincial declaration of emergency to stop the spread of Covid 19, the County Forest and all trails will be closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Due to unsafe icy conditions the Beagle Club trails will remain closed until further notice. All other trailheads are open but please use extra caution and consider wearing icers on the trail. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Come learn more about Prescribed Burns on March 11th at Harwood Fire Hall.

The trails at Beagle Club are closed as logging continues but open on weekends to cross county skiing only. Thank you for respecting the trails.

The Emerald Ash Borer Replacement Tree Program has returned! Visit www.grca.on.ca/programs-stewardship for more info and to apply to receive free saplings. https://www.northumberland.ca//applications-reopen-for-fre Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority

We are expecting timber harvest operations to begin in the Beagle Club area on Thursday, January 9th. All Beagle Club trails west of Beagle Club road will be closed Monday to Friday. The Beagle Club trails will remain open on weekends from Saturday to Sunday. For more info please see the press release below. Please share. ... https://www.northumberland.ca//weekday-closures-of-beagle-

Help us get the word out. We are hiring students for next summer! Applications are due to [email protected] by January 17th. For more info please visit https://www.northumberland.ca//c/jobs-with-the-county.aspx

Very icy conditions in the County Forest. Please use extra caution if out on the trails.

Logging at Beagle Club has not started yet so the trails remain open to skiers! We will post on Facebook and at the trail head when the trails close Monday to Friday for logging. Enjoy the snow!