Lambton County Heritage Forest and Dune Restoration Port Franks - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Lambton County Heritage Forest: The Lambton County Heritage Forest has been owned by the County of Lambton since 1940 when it purchased the property from the Canada Company. The property is composed of two parcels that are separated by the Port Franks Road. The westerly parcel is 229.8 ha (567.7 acres) while the easterly parcel is 7.5 ha (18.6 acres). Lambton County has created a management plan for the Forest with the goal being "to conserve, protect and maintain the Lambton County Heritage Forest as a special and unique natural heritage forest representing an excellent example of a Lake Huron sand dune system with an associated oak savanna for the benefit of existing and future generations".

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 3.62 acre property Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Hiking & Walking, Snowshoeing & Backcountry The tril is 5 kms long. SURFACE: Grass/Natural, Soil Compacted What points of interest are there?: Very nice ridge. What activities are available?: Hiking & Walking, Snowshoeing & Backcountry Hours of accessibility?: always available List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): a ridge Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   03/03/2012 Cargoman visited it 03/03/2012 Knightwatchman visited it 01/14/2012 bunyanpaul visited it

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