AUDIO: The Northumberland Land Trust looks to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for two important projects
The trail is closed at the Laurie Lawson Outdoor Education Centre. Photo courtesy of Northumberland Land Trust Facebook..
By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative.
The Northumberland Land Trust is launching a fundraising campaign to help reopen a nature trail near Cobourg and complete the acquisition of a nature reserve on the Trent River.
The Land Trust had to close the Laurie Lawson Outdoor Education Centre’s trail system as emerald as borer was devastating the ash tree population causing dead trees to fall along the trail route.
As well, the Land Trust is seeking to purchase a 187-acres forest, wetland and grassland on Wilson Island.
It will expand protected corridors for wildlife and safeguard clean water for future generations.
Officials are seeking to raise $200,000 for both projects.
