Welcome to the Durham Land Stewardship Council's Home Page We hope that the various sections of this site will provide you with an overview of the Durham Land Stewardship Council and the many programs and partners that we are involved with in our efforts to support stewardship throughout the Region of Durham.
Upcoming Events: Rural and Agricultural Pond Management Workshop Saturday March 29th, 2008 8:30 am to 3:00 pm ($10/person, $15/couple, lunch and pond guide included) Tyrone Community Centre, 2716 Concession Road #7, Tyrone Rural landowners with recreational and agricultural ponds will learn about pond ecology, water quality maintenance, construction regulations, livestock and fish stocking considerations and cost-share opportunities. Features various exhibits and presentations by reps. from Sir Sandford Fleming College, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ducks Unlimited and more… Jointly hosted by Durham Land Stewardship Council, Victoria Land and Water Stewardship Council and Caring for the Moraine Project RSVP to: Carole Seysmith, Durham Land Stewardship Coordinator Tel: (905) 713-7375 or e-mail Click here for more details Rural and Agricultural Land Stewardship Opportunities Saturday, April 5, 2008
9:30 am to 3:00 pm (no charge, lunch included)
Sunderland Memorial Arena, 20 Park Street This workshop will provide information about various land stewardship
opportunities for rural and agricultural landowners. Topics include stream
& ponds enhancement, woodlots, wildlife,alternative energy and cost sharing
programs.
Jointly hosted by: Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC), Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) and the Durham Land Stewardship
Council. RSVP to: Laurie Noland, Durham Region Planning Department
Phone: 905-668-4113 ext. 2569 or toll free 1-800-372-1102
email: laurie.noland@region.durham.on.ca Click here for more details
DURHAM STEWARDSHIP CONTACT LIST:
The Durham Land Stewardship Council maintains a contact list of local landowners and residents who are interested in receiving notices of upcoming workshops, events and stewardship-related news. If you would like to be added to our contact list, click here to download the Durham Stewardship Contact List Request Form and either mail, fax or e-mail the form to , or give her a call at (905) 713-7375. You can choose to receive information by e-mail or postal mail, however those who join the e-mail list have the added benefit of receiving links to information that may be too large to send by regular mail. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS ON YOUR PROPERTY? Bulk Tree Order Program for Landowners If you are interested in obtaining seedlings for the spring of 2008, please submit your requests as early as possible. The Durham Land Stewardship Council provides seedlings at low cost to private landowners in Durham Region who would like to plant trees and shrubs for conservation and naturalization purposes. In some cases, landowners may also be eligible to receive grants to help subsidize tree costs. Tree seedlings (2-3years) will be available for pick-up in mid to late April of 2008, but must be pre-ordered by calling the office or sending in the 2008 Bulk Tree Order Form. For more information, please call Carole Seysmith, Stewardship Coordinator, at (905) 713-7375 or . Click here for the tree order form Council Vision: Working together with the stakeholders of Durham Region through proactive stewardship supporting ecological sustainability for present and future generations. Introduction: Durham Region is a diverse, rapidly growing municipality with a unique blend of rural and urban communities and a wide array of economic activities ranging from manufacturing to agricultural. A large percentage of the Region's estimated 507,000 residents are concentrated in the municipalities along the Lake Ontario shoreline, an area that is continuing to experience tremendous growth. Approximately 90% of the 2,600 km2 area of Durham is privately owned. Durham Region is geographically transected, east to west, by the Oak Ridges Moraine. This significant glacial landform extends from Northumberland County to the Niagara Escarpment. Much of Durham Region's estimated 21% forest cover is located on the Oak Ridges Moraine or along the corridors formed by the numerous streams that originate in the Moraine and flow south to Lake Ontario or north to Lake Simcoe or Lake Scugog. The Durham Land Stewardship Council provides community-based programs that target the diverse needs and interests of local landowners. High quality resource management and land stewardship programs are achieved through a combination of education, information, and community projects. The Durham Land Stewardship Council is comprised of volunteer landowners, individuals and representatives of local community groups and agencies dedicated to the stewardship of Durham's natural resource features. Goals of the Durham Land Stewardship Council: - Provide land stewardship services to the residents of Durham Region through information exchange, workshops and projects.
- Improve cooperation among government and non-government organizations offering land stewardship services or information to Durham residents.
- Improve resident access to, and therefore effectiveness of, land stewardship services offered by government and non-government organizations
- Access and develop funding mechanisms to address local stewardship needs and concerns in Durham Region.
We are always looking for feedback on stewardship-related issues and project ideas. Please our Stewardship Coordinator, Carole Seysmith or contact her at: Tel: (905) 713-7375 Fax: (905) 713-7361 Mail: 50 Bloomington Road West Aurora, Ontario L4G 3G8 Click here to visit the Ontario Stewardship Program home page where you can access links to other Ontario Stewardship Councils and learn more about the Ontario Stewardship Program .
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