Ecosystem Protection and Restoration

Timeline: 2022 – 2023 Clarington is partnering with Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) and the Region of Durham on a one-year backyard tree planting pilot project to assist residents…

Clarington initiated the Trees for Rural Roads (TRR) program in 2012 to help restore the historical rural roadside tree canopy and the natural beauty of Clarington’s rural landscapes. The program is a…

Timeline: 2017 onwards The goal is to restore David Dunlap Observatory Park to a healthy and diverse urban forest that provides habitat to local wildlife and contributes to healthy natural ecosystem w…

Timeline: 2017 onwards The goal is to restore Beaver Woodland to a healthy and diverse urban forest while maintaining it as a recreational site for trail users. Approximately 2ha of woodlot was signif…

Timeline: 2021 onwards The goal is to ensure the restored Elgin Mills Greenway remains a healthy and diverse urban forest that provides habitat to local wildlife and contributes to a healthy natural e…

Timeline: 2017 onwards The goal is to restore Phyllis Rawlinson Park to a healthy and diverse ecosystem while maintaining it as a recreational site for trail users. The City is undertaking work to imp…