A new funding grant is financing trail upgrades and conservation efforts in Northumberland County.
Yamaha Financial Services presented a cheque for $12,732.32 to Northumberland County’s Natural Heritage ManagerTodd Farrell, and Forest Trail Coordinator Mike Muldoon in a brief ceremony on Wednesday.
The grant is part of Yamaha Financial Services’ Stay Outdoors Program, which aims to support conservation efforts, protect environmentally sensitive areas, and improve access to natural spaces.
“We are grateful for this grant, which will support conservation efforts in the Northumberland County Forest,” said Farrell. “Improvements made thanks to this investment will help ensure the long-term health of this natural asset.”
Funding will support the installation of 121.92 metres of fencing, two gates and 20 regulatory signs to protect environmentally sensitive areas in the County Forest.
These additions will help safeguard species such as the endangered Mottled Duskywing Butterfly and Monarch Butterflies.
Additionally, the project will include the planting of 160 native species to restore damaged ecosystems, and the launching of a campaign to promote environmental stewardship among trail users.
