Muskoka Heritage Trust – 2012

19 Nature Reserves (1570 acres)

7 Conservation Easements (90 acres)

1660 acres protected

24250 feet shoreline

215 acres wetland

Every donation and every donor has unique circumstances and the Trust follows a thorough and cautious process to ensure that all parties fully understand and are satisfied with any agreements reached.

When dealing with assets in perpetuity, patience is more than a virtue – it is a necessity.

Properties Protected by MHT

Browning Island Nature Reserve
Campbell-Mason Nature Reserve
Catherine Brook Nature Reserve
Dyer Memorial Nature Reserve
Indigo Marsh Nature Reserve
Island K Nature Reserve and Conservation Easement
Kahshe Sanctuary Nature Reserve
Kitty’s Wish Island Nature Reserve
Longline Lake Conservation Easement
McLeans Bay Nature Reserve
J.P. McVittie Nature Reserve
Muskoka Delta Nature Reserve
Musquash Road Nature Reserve
Northolme Conservation Easement
Pen Lake Farms Nature Reserve
Pileated Ridge Nature Reserve
Portage Lake Nature Reserve
Upjohn Nature Reserve
Wolf Mountain Conservation Easement
Yoho Island Nature Reserve

Criteria For Land Acquisition

Geographically, Muskoka is a large area full of significant wilderness areas. Because the Trust has limited resources, the Board of Directors has created acquisition criteria to ensure that the lands they accept best represent the uniqueness and variety of significant lands in Muskoka. Potential donations should embody one or more of the following criterion:

• Representativeness and/or uniqueness.
• Diversity of habitat and/or biotic communities.
• Quality and ecological integrity.
• Rare or unusual biota.
• Hydrological significance.
• Scenic or cultural significance.

A management plan for each property ensures the protection of the property’s unique qualities. Where appropriate, the Trust will establish a volunteer management group with strong representation from the immediate vicinity of the property.