The city has transferred ownership of a pond at 130 Savannah Oaks Drive to the Brant Land Trust.
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The pond is in the city’s northwest industrial area on property next to GrandBridge Energy Inc. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife including fish, nesting birds, turtles, frogs and numerous invertebrates.
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“The preservation of this pond as a small ecological reserve amid an industrial area signifies our commitment to maintaining a balanced and healthy ecosystem,” Mary Lou Knechtel, the president of the Brant Land Trust, said in a statement. “These pockets of natural habitat are crucial for sustaining a harmonious approach to development while preserving the vitality of our ecosystem.”
The trust secures, protects and restores ecosystems in Brantford and the County of Brant.
Knechtel thanked Chuck Beach, the Brant Tree Coalition and the volunteers who will contribute to reforestation efforts at the site.
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Plans call for the planting of about 20,000 native trees and shrubs on the property surrounding the pond. The native trees and shrubs will include ninebark, nannyberry, highbush, red maple, sycamore and sumac among others.
“Our collaboration with the Brant Land Trust signifies our dedication to environmental stewardship,” Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis said in a statement. “The planting of native trees and shrubs is a crucial step towards achieving carbon neutrality and preserving biodiversity.
“Moving forward, the city plans to incorporate these lands into the Natural Heritage System within our planning policy framework, emphasizing our long-term commitment to environmental preservation.”
The land transfer is consistent with Brantford’s Climate Action Plan and the city’s commitment to sustainable practices and community-focused environmental stewardship.
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