Today’s blog comes from Park Superintendent Scott Thomas and Assistant Park Superintendent Andrea Maranduik of Ontario Parks’ Bass Lake Cluster.
As we prepare for another camping season at Mara Provincial Park and McRae Point Provincial Park, we want to share some important updates regarding the health of our trees and the measures we’re taking to ensure your safety and preserve the natural beauty of the parks.
Because of Emerald Ash Borer — an invasive species that is devastating forests across southern Ontario — we’ve unfortunately had to cut down large swaths of trees at both parks to safeguard the health of our forests and the well-being of our visitors.
If you’re a return visitor to these parks, you’re almost sure to notice. As a result, your camping experience will be affected. Some campsites, for example, will have less privacy and shade.
But we want to assure you that our top priority is the safety of our visitors, our staff, and our parks. We’re working hard to manage our park ecology responsibly.
And it’s not all doom and gloom! The forest will rebound. And there are things you can do to help.
Continue reading Changing landscapes at Mara and McRae Point
