Public Participation

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There are three main opportunities for the public to participate in the planning and management of the Dufferin County Forest.

Friends of the Dufferin County Forest (FDCF)

The County of Dufferin has established the Friends of the Dufferin County Forest to assist in various aspects of the management of the County Forest. This group will mainly be involved in on-the-ground activities in the Forest, such as trail construction, trail safety and signage, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, promotion and education about the County Forest, and removal of litter. We invite you to join the Friends.

If, after reviewing the Terms of Reference, you are interested in joining, please complete the application form.

You may also support the work of the Friends with a donation.

Friends of the Dufferin County Forest Application Form

Contact Information

Name(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Emergency Contact(Required)

Name and Relationship

Phone # for Emergency Contact(Required)

Areas of Interest

Do you have a specific job in mind?

Trail Maintenance

Sign Posting and Maintenance

Invasive Species Inventory

Invasive Species Control

Special Events

Garbage Clean-Up

Promotion of County Forest

Other

Special Skills or Qualifications

Summarize special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies or sports.

Signature(Required)

Please type your first and last name to act as your signature. By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.

Date(Required)

The personal information on this form is collected in accordance with the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility as a volunteer with the Friends of the Dufferin County Forest. Questions about this collection should be directed to the County Forest Manager at 519-941-2816 ext. 4011.

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Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team (DORAT)

The Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team is a working group and forum for discussion. It is an advisory body and may make recommendations to County staff and County Council.

To view the Terms of Reference, click here.
Read agendas and minutes for DORAT meetings here.

Forest Management Planning

The development of the five year operating plans and twenty year forest management plans includes opportunities for public participation; for example, surveys, open houses, and input into draft versions of the documents. Notification of these opportunities will be on our Forests & Rail Trail page, through the County Forest e-newsletter (sign up here) and through Join In Dufferin.

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