The Restoration of Paradise Grove A Rare Black Oak Savannah
A rare remnant Black Oak Savannah, Paradise Grove is home to a collection of 250-plus-year-old oak trees, as well as many other rare and unique species. The area known as Paradise Grove extends within the jurisdiction of both Niagara Parks and Parks Canada. While there is collaboration and a shared vision for the restoration and conservation of this unique habitat, each agency manages their parcel through their own mandate.
Since 1885, The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) has been actively protecting and conserving the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River Corridor. Properties within Niagara Parks’ jurisdiction span 56-kilometres from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, and include significant War of 1812 heritage sites, the manicured parklands surrounding Niagara Falls, its own botanical gardens and school of horticulture, and numerous ecologically sensitive natural areas, such as Paradise Grove, located in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Paradise Grove has undergone many changes over time. Based on historical records and species
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