Description and habitat
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) is one of Long Point’s most ecologically important tree species. Mature White Ash are large trees, over 35 m tall on fertile soils. It is one of five species of ash in the Long Point Basin – these include Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica),
Bitternut Hickory
Description and habitat
Bitternut Hickory (Carya ovata) is a large deciduous tree in the Walnut Family (Juglandaceae), reaching 20-40 m tall at maturity. It is one of Long Point’s four hickory species – the other three species are the commonly observed Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) and the much rarer Red
Bur Oak
Introducing Long Point’s oak trees
The Long Point Basin has 8 species of oaks, distributed widely across many different ecosystems, from oak savannas (displayed in the rightmost photo) to swampy woodlands! These oaks are categorized into two major groups – red oaks (Quercus section Lobatae) and white oaks (Quercus section Quecus), with a few
Swamp White Oak
Introducing Long Point’s oak trees
The Long Point Basin has 8 species of oaks, distributed widely across many different ecosystems, from oak savannas (displayed in the rightmost photo) to swampy woodlands! These oaks are categorized into two major groups – red oaks (Quercus section Lobatae) and white oaks (Quercus section Quecus), with a few
Chinquapin Oak
Introducing Long Point’s oak trees
The Long Point Basin has 8 species of oaks, distributed widely across many different ecosystems, from oak savannas (displayed in the rightmost photo) to swampy woodlands! These oaks are categorized into two major groups – red oaks (Quercus section Lobatae) and white oaks (Quercus section
White Oak
Introducing Long Point’s oak trees
The Long Point Basin has 8 species of oaks, distributed widely across many different ecosystems, from oak savannas (displayed in the rightmost photo) to swampy woodlands! These oaks are categorized into two major groups – red oaks (Quercus section Lobatae) and white oaks (Quercus section
Northern Red Oak
Introducing Long Point’s oak trees
The Long Point Basin has 8 species of oaks, distributed widely across many different ecosystems, from oak savannas (displayed in the rightmost photo) to swampy woodlands! These oaks are categorized into two major groups – red oaks (Quercus section Lobatae) and white oaks (Quercus section
$106,300 OTF Grant Empowers Long Point Basin Land Trust to Engage a Broader Community
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June 22, 2025
Norfolk County, ON – On Sunday, the Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) team gathered to celebrate the impact of a $106,300 Resilient Communities Fund grant. LPBLT is proud to be the recipient of a Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
New Arboretum Trail Showcases Native Trees and Biodiversity at Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve
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Norfolk County, ON – June 20, 2025 – The Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) is pleased to announce the opening of a new self-guided arboretum tour at the Spring Arbour Farm Nature Reserve. This initiative invites visitors to explore and learn about 13 native tree species
American Chestnut
American Chestnut, or the American Sweet Chestnut (Castanea dentata) was formerly among the Long Point Basin’s largest tree species – the largest historical specimens measured around 55 m tall, with girths in excess of 2 m, a earning it the name “Redwood of the East”, along with the Tuliptree (Liriodendron