Rice Lake Plains Joint Initiative
The Rice Lake Plains Joint Initiative (RLPJI) is an ongoing partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Corporation of the County of Northumberland, Alderville First Nations, Ontario Parks, Lower Trent Conservation, Northumberland Land Trust and the Ganaraska Conservation Authority. Together we work to identify and restore prairie habitat along with other significant ecosystems in the Rice Lake Plains.
There is also opportunity for landowners on the RLP to get involved by either doing projects on their land or attending the variety of workshops offered. See the RLP Landowner Services & Events section below for more information.
This Parternship is largely funded by the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation. Check out www.moraineforlife.org for more information.
Click here for map of the Rice Lake Plains
Prescribed Burns
One of the best ways to help restore prairie habitats is through a prescribed burn (PB). A PB is a deliberately set fire, done by highly trained professionals under very strict weather and environmental conditions, with the goal of restoring the health of the ecosystem. PB´s help ecosystems by:
- clearing forested areas for planting
- removing invasive plants that out compete native species
- removing thick undergrowth, allowing sunlight to reach the ground
- help control pests and diseases
Prescribed Burn pamphlet
Prescribed Burning and Poison Ivy
Click here to visit the MNR Forest Fire website
Rice Lake Plains Joint Initiative Landowner Services & Events
- Rice Lake Plains Landowner Stewardship Program
- July 16: Presentation "Rain Barrel of Southern Ontario" by STORM at the Alnwick Civic Center (9059 County Road 45). Contact dgordon@stormcoalition.org for more info
- Oct 3: Landowner Appreciation Event, Alderville Black Oak Savannah. Contact Ashley Wilson 613-394-3915 x225 ricelakeplains@ltc.on.ca
- Nov 4: Species at Risk Work Shop. Contact Ashley Wilson 613-394-3915 x225 ricelakeplains@ltc.on.ca
