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lower grand river land trust
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Mission Statement
The LGRLT Inc. Is a non-government, volunteer driven organization, incorporated in 1994 as a not-for-profit organization committed to being an exemplary steward of the lands entrusted to its care. The Trust works with other stakeholders and partners to effectively manage and care for these lands by creating an awareness and understanding of current and future natural and cultural processes. The Trust is a responsible custodian of Ruthven Park National Historic Site.
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demographics
Year Founded: 1994
Adopted S&P*: Yes
Full-time Staff: 2
Number of Members: 145
Primary Land Types: Agricultural, wetlands, Carolinian
*indicates adoption of the 2005 Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices |
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CONSERVATION LAND TRUST PARTNERS:
Province-Wide: NCC, Parks Canada, MNR, Bird Studies Canada, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Museum Association
Regional: Bruce Trail Conservancy
Watershed: Grand River Conservation Authority
Local: County of Haldimand |
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Acres Conserved
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Province
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Total
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Owned
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Under Easement
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Other
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Ontario
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1,595
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1,545
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50
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| 1) |
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens |
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Photo Carl Pascoe
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| 2) |
Jefferson Salamander
Ambystoma jeffersonianum |
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Photo: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum, ©ROM
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Eastern Sand Darter
Ammocrypta pellucida |
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Photo: Erling Holm, Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum, ©ROM
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Eastern Milk Snake
Lampropeltis triangulum |
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Photo: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum, ©ROM
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Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii |
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Photo: © Jim Richards
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