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Spaces: The Diverse Habitats of the Oak Ridges Moraine
From the towering old-growth forests of Happy Valley, to the globally threatened ecosystems of savannah and tallgrass prairie, the Oak Ridges Moraine boasts many amazing habitats.
The Moraine is 30 per cent forested, has 130 wetlands, many kettle lakes and centuries-old wood lots. All of these green spaces create spectacular hiking and rejuvenating natural encounters for thousands of people, all year round. However, what makes the Moraine even more unique is the green oasis that it provides to wildlife in the most densely populated region in Canada. The continuous green corridor of the Moraine allows wildlife species and ecosystems to remain connected in a way that is vital to the health of each, and that makes the whole of the Moraine a very special space.
Go exploring through some of the Moraine's special spaces with our Interactive Map! OR learn about some of the unique habitats on the Moraine by selecting a habitat type from the green menu (left).
Further reading: the Caring for the Moraine landowner handbook (PDF: 4MB); the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Technical Paper #2 on the Significant Wildlife Habitat (PDF: 1MB); Technical Paper # 3 Supporting Connectivity (PDF: 603KB) ; Technical Paper #5 Identification and Protection of Vegetation Protection Zones for Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (PDF: 243KB)
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