Service Disruptions

Conifer Plantation Thinning: Puslinch Lake

Please be advised that conifer plantations at Puslinch Lake are being thinned, beginning February 19, 2026. Heavy machinery will be felling and removing trees throughout the site. The property impacted by the work is closed to the public, and the public is reminded not to enter. The work is anticipated to pause on March 15, 2026 and will resume in the fall of 2026. To learn more about this project, and view a location map, please visit the Current Forest Projects page on our website. 

Temporary Closure: Shade's Mills Conservation Area - Hardwood Trail

Please be advised portions of the Hardwood Trail at Shade's Mills Conservation Area will be closed to the public due to trail maintenance. The trail will remain closed until further notice. 

Temporary Closure: Chesney Wilderness Area

Please be advised Chesney Wilderness Area will be closed to the public, to allow for plantation thinning operations. Signs will be posted at the main entrance of the property to inform the public. The area will remain closed until further notice. For maps or to learn more, please visit: www.grandriver.ca/CurrentForestProjects. 

Laurel Creek Nature Centre - Access disruption

Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption: 2025-2028

The County of Brant is undertaking a multi-year road construction project that will create detours and access disruptions to Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area. Learn more on the County of Brant website.

Ongoing closure: Mill Ruins at Rockwood Conservation Area closed

The ruins of the Harris & Co. Rockwood Woolen Mill remain closed due to potential safety concerns.