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Bruce Trail Conservancy Secures 48 Hectares for Conservation

12/3/2025

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The Bruce Trail Conservancy has acquired more than 48 hectares in Ontario's Beaver Valley to protect the land from development.
The site, formerly Talisman Mountain Resort, is part of biodiversity within the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment Biosphere.
BTC CEO Michael McDonald calls the purchase a "once-in-a-generation moment" for conservation.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy plans ecological restoration, including reforestation and habitat remediation for threatened species.
BTC will launch a fundraising campaign.

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Story summary

The Bruce Trail Conservancy has acquired more than 48 hectares in Ontario's Beaver Valley to protect the land from development.
The site, formerly Talisman Mountain Resort, is part of biodiversity within the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment Biosphere.
BTC CEO Michael McDonald calls the purchase a "once-in-a-generation moment" for conservation.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy plans ecological restoration, including reforestation and habitat remediation for threatened species.
BTC will launch a fundraising campaign.