I’m absolutely thrilled that the Town has acquired eight acres of land in south Aurora known as Henderson Forest. The land, situated at 672 and 684 Henderson Drive and acquired by the Town for $2.5 million through its Parkland Reserve Fund, contains key natural heritage features, including sensitive woodland and a watercourse as part of the of the Oak Ridges Conservation Plan. The Town’s vision is to preserve the natural woodlot with a future potential trail connecting Henderson Drive and Willis Drive as outlined in the Trails Master Plan. The future trail would aim to enhance the natural heritage features of the property and could include a boardwalk, invasive species management and interpretive signage, highlighting the woodlot within the community. The properties are also entirely within the Oak Ridges Moraine Endangered, Rare and Threatened Species area designation, with snapping turtles and endangered bat species known to nest and exist in the vicinity.
Acquiring these properties means that the Town can take a leadership role in protecting woodlands and endangered species, while also increasing our tree canopy in Aurora and providing our community with even greater access to green spaces. #LeadershipThatGetsThingsDone
