Lower Trent Conservation
Did You Know?

On average, Conservation Authorities plant more than 2M trees annually through their various tree planting programs and stewardship initiatives. This work helps to mitigate climate change by moderating the effects of drought and flooding, reducing soil erosion, reducing GHGs, sequestering carbon, providing habitat for wildlife, creating recreational opportunities, and providing an essential economic resource.

Light shining through trees

Burnley Creek

The Burnley Creek Natural Habitat Area was donated to Lower Trent Conservation in 2006. The property enhances the existing network of protected properties at the eastern edge of the Oak Ridges Moraine: Lower Trent Conservation’s Alderville Woods Natural Habitat Area, two Nature Conservancy of Canada properties, Peter’s Wood Nature Reserve, and nearby segments of the Northumberland County Forest. The property consists of both wetlands and upland forest communities.

Download: Burnley Creek Natural Habitat Area Management Plan

Your Conservation Areas

Natural Habitat Conservation Areas

Lower Trent Conservation owns and manages Natural Habitat areas. These areas are not promoted as recreational use areas. They are generally large tracts of land that remain in their natural state. There are no maintained trails or facilities but they are open to the public.

Size:
43.3 ha (107ac)
Location
Off Hwy 29 just south of Burnley in Alnwick/Haldimand Township.

Natural Habitat Areas

In addition to Conservation Areas, Lower Trent Conservation owns and manages Natural Habitat areas. These areas are not promoted as recreational use areas. They are generally large tracts of land that remain in their natural state. There are no maintained trails or facilities but they are open to the public.