"The sand dunes at Hanlan’s Point and Ward’s Island on the Toronto Islands provide a unique example of freshwater coastal dunes with specialized plant communities that are uncommon in other areas of the western Lake Ontario shoreline.
The natural areas of Hanlan’s Point and Ward’s Island have been designated as Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The dunes and beaches provide physical protection of the shoreline against erosion. The vegetation cover of the dune structures protects the dunes from wind erosion, and traps and stores sand that is carried onshore by wind. This storage of sand reduces shoreline erosion and provides a source of sand to replenish lower beach areas during high water levels and storms."
Ontario boasts over 80,000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, we have a trail for you. The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak.
No comments:
Post a Comment