Woodlands Conservation By-Law No. 7314

Middlesex County, Ontario · adopted 2025-01-14

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# Forestry and Natural Heritage ![Turtle crossing sign in the forest ](/sites/default/files/styles/1_scale_large/public/images/Forestry%20header%20small.jpg?itok=uNB-G0xP) The County of Middlesex owns and manages the County Forest which consists of 1025 hectares (2500 acres) within 27 tracts. See below and find out all of the services the Department of Forestry and Natural Heritage provides. | | | --- | | * On January 14, 2025, Middlesex County Council passed a new Woodlands Conservation By-Law No. 7314. * Help us shape the future of County-owned forests in Middlesex. Read the draft Forest Management Plan 2026 - 2056 and complete our survey today. | Using County Forests To keep everyone's experience safe and enjoyable, please follow all posted rules and regulations. Your cooperation helps maintain the beauty and quality of our trails. When crossing major roads, be sure to look both ways and watch for traffic. Your safety is our top priority. All Middlesex County forestry signs are in accordance with the County Woodland Bylaw under section 135 of the Municipal Act. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, please be aware that all vehicles, including motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and cars and trucks, are prohibited in all County-owned forests. For a full list of permitted and prohibited activities, please read the Public Use page. ![Woodlands Conservation By-Law](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20945'%2F%3E) ![Forestry 1200x800 Callouts - Hunting](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20945'%2F%3E) ![Image of a tree trunk with the words, "County Forest Management Plan 2026-2056"](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20945'%2F%3E) ![County Woodlands Recreation and Trails](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20944'%2F%3E) ![Forestry 1200x800 Callouts-10 - Hatural Heritage Planning-](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20945'%2F%3E) ![Climate Resilience and Forest Health](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20945'%2F%3E) ![County Forest Management and Conservation](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20945'%2F%3E) ![Weeds](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20921'%2F%3E) ![Middlesex County Forest Maps](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201170%20945'%2F%3E)