Conservation Trust
On April 22, 2025 (Earth Day), Mayor Alex Nuttall signed an executive order directing City staff to report to General Committee on the creation of a Conservation Trust to protect lands in the area of Little like and other environmentally sensitive areas in and around Barrie including a framework, budget and authority to be functioning by 2026.
This executive order signals a significant commitment to conservation and the protection of Barrie's green spaces for future generations. The protected land will provide residents with more opportunities to connect with nature and reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.
“By taking this step, we’re ensuring that our city grows with nature in mind, not at its expense." "By creating a conservation trust, we’re making a long-term, concrete commitment to the future of our natural environment, ensuring these lands remain undeveloped for future generations to enjoy.”
Mayor Alex Nuttall
City staff have been instructed to identify and prioritize lands for long-term protection, and to report back with exact locations and designations of the protected lands.
The Conservation Trust will act as an independent board and ensure these lands will be environmentally protected for perpetuity. The members of the Trust will include Mayor Nuttall, Deputy Mayor Thomson, Councillor Kungl, Councillor Nigussie and Councillor Harvey. City staff have also been directed to explore the inclusion of the Mayor of Springwater and members of the public on the board.
The City wants to hear from the public on what lands they would like to be included in the Conservation Trust, such as Ardagh Bluffs, Sunnidale forest, etc.
The following lands won't be eligible for the Conservation Trust:
- an active park
- land that is not owned by the City
What City of Barrie lands should be included in a new Conservation Trust?
Allandale Station Park, Lackies Bush, Sunnidale Park, Ardagh Bluffs
Wilkins walk trail is absolutely beautiful. Let’s maintain our wetlands and local parks and trails for generations to come.
Sandy Hollow EP lands and ALL city of Barrie and proposed annexed land zoned natural heritage or environmental protected should be protected for existing and future residents.
E.P. meant Easily Paved for too long by politicians in Barrie :(
Allandale Station Park, The Gables, Sunnidale Forest, Ardaugh Bluffs, Bear Creek Wetlands, Lackie's Bush
I would suggest the Ardagh Bluffs area as well as the Bear Creek wetlands.
Ardaugh Bluffs and Lackie’s Bush should be protected in a new Conservation trust
All wetland areas, and currently forested areas need to be protected at all costs. Enough of developers wining to the housing board and being allowed to tear out hectares of these areas for plain old greed.
Pls put Ardagh bluffs into thr trust along Sunnyvale forest
The South Shore parks are simply stunning. Starting at the Gables which is truly Barrie’s best kept secret and a wonderland of ecological complexity ending at Watkins Beach park , beauty unfolds as you walk through this area. Save our Lake views.
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Develop trails from near 104 Wildwood Trail toShadowood Rd and from 104 Wildwood to Ferndale or Essa Rd.
Ardagh Bluffs
Allandale Station Park area of South Shore so we never have to consider building anything there again.
Ardagh, lovers Creek, and all water course areas, bear Creek eco park, Sunnidale park, milligans Pond
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