- July 2009 update
- Archive of earlier updates to 2007
- Status report — 2006
- Larose Forest: history and ecology
- OFNC Conservation Committee’s response to the Larose Forest Francoscenie proposal
More about Larose Forest
- Topographic map
- Photos by Christine Hanrahan
- BioBlitz 2016
- BioBlitz 2010 report: English | French
Species found in Larose Forest
- Insects (excluding butterflies, moths, dragonflies, and damselflies)
- Dragonflies and damselflies
- Arachnids
- Birds
- Butterflies
- Moths
- Plants
- Mosses and liverworts
- Lichens
- Fungi
- Mammals
- Amphibians and reptiles
OFNC’s role in Larose Forest
by Christine Hanrahan
In 2002, when a local group proposed a theatrical pageant/theme park called L’écho d’un peuple, for Larose Forest, there was widespread concern that the forest’s conservation values would be destroyed. Accordingly a number of people came together in an attempt to stop this project. Under the banner of The Friends of Larose Forest, they sought help from many quarters including the OFNC. Summary of OFNC role in preserving Larose Forest.
Bioblitz
On 3 June 2016, Larose Forest held its 4th Bioblitz, marking 10 years since the one in 2006. The event was co-organized by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and The Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club. More species were found than on any previous Bioblitz in the forest, and added substantially to our ongoing species inventories for the Larose Forest. See report.
Several skate-ski trails are now in operation offering over 38 km of groomed access. There are also 46 km of groomed ski trails, and 18 km of snowshoe trails. Winter hiking can be done on the packed down snowshoe trails. Several new parking areas have been created on Concession 11 (also called Indian Creek Rd). All this is free!
Species lists
See box above left for links to various species found in the forest. They are updated regularly.
No-hunting zone
A reminder that the entire area north of Road 25 in Larose Forest is a no-hunting zone. This has been in effect for several years.
For information about hunting, trapping, forestry, vehicle use, hiking and natural history in Larose Forest, as well as downloadable maps of the area, please visit the website of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell or call (613) 675-4661 x7101.
More trails
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell has been busy in recent years creating a new network of trails in the forest, with plans for more snowshoe trails and mountain bike trails to be built in the next few years.
Logging and tree planting
Selective logging continues in the forest, with the money from the sale of timber being used to plant new trees, improve trails, and do other necessary work in the forest. During 2016, about 36,000 new trees were planted, including a considerable number of white pines.
Maple syrup operation
An extensive maple syrup operation has been set up in the forest, on the far NE corner. Participants in the 2016 Larose Forest Bioblitz were each given a can of Larose-produced maple syrup.
This page was revised on 7 November 2020
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