We are a collaborative group of government institutions, non-profit organizations, universities, and community members dedicated to restoring habitats and supporting species at risk in Norfolk County.
Long Point Walsingham Priority Place
The Long Point Walsingham Forest (LPWF) Priority Place, located within the UNESCO-designated Long Point Biosphere Region in Norfolk County on the north shore of Lake Erie, has been recognized as a “Priority Place” for conservation by the federal government. It is one of 12 Priority Places identified in Canada, with two located in Ontario.
Selected by Environment and Climate Change Canada, the LPWF Priority Place stands out due to its high biodiversity, numerous species at risk, highly-engaged local conservation community, and significant environmental pressures. Federal and provincial governments are working closely with local conservation partners and stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive Conservation Action Plan.
Our vision for the LPWF Priority Place is to create healthy, resilient, and connected ecosystems that support biodiversity, productive landscapes, and a thriving community.
We have 88 listed species at risk
Norfolk County is rich in biodiversity, including unique species of flora and fauna found nowhere else in Canada
Norfolk County is a vibrant hub of biodiversity, attracting visitors to explore its unique ecosystems and thriving species at risk.
This region’s rich geological history and varied terrain have contributed to its high biodiversity.
Working Groups
Road Ecology
Examines the interactions between the environment and roads, highlighting the risks posed by roads and traffic to biodiversity and the resulting habitat fragmentation.
Invasive Species (Phragmites)
A collaborative team focused on addressing the significant threat posed by the invasive species Phragmites australis throughout the Long Point Walsingham Forest Priority Place (LPWF).
Agriculture Runoff
This collaborative group within the Priority Place is dedicated to keeping our water clean by mitigating excessive nutrient runoff into coastal wetlands and Lake Erie.
Open Country
The collaborative Open Country Working Group is dedicated to preserving rare and important tallgrass prairie habitats within the Long Point Walsingham Forest (LPWF) Priority Place.
Forests and Treed Swamps
The Forests and Treed Swamps Working Group collaborates to address forest fragmentation, invasive forest species, and the degradation of interior treed wetlands.
Learn more
Here are the URLs for the websites of the LPWF Collaborative members.