Ganaraska Forest

• Ganaraska Forest reopens for all uses following May 2022 derecho storm

  The massive windstorm on May 21, 2022, caused widespread damage to more than 400 acres of land, making it the largest natural disaster since the forest was established in 1947.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023
  
• Some Ganaraska Forest trails to reopen for members Sept. 30 in wake of May windstorm

  A map of the designated trails will be available before Sept. 30, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority said.

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2022
  
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• Ganaraska Forest to remain closed until end of September due to derecho storm

  The May 21 derecho storm claimed the life of a man in the forest and downed numerous trees, blocking trails and creating both impassable and unsafe areas.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2022
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• Ganaraska Forest remains closed following extensive damage from May 21 derecho storm

  According to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, the May 21 derecho storm was one of the largest natural disasters to impact the Ontario forest since it opened in 1947.

  Environment

  Jun 3, 2022
• Dangerous driving, assault charges laid after altercation on Northumberland County Forest ATV trail

  Northumberland OPP have charged two men following an altercation on an ATV trail in the Northumberland County Forest.

  Crime

  Aug 13, 2021
• Woman injured following ATV crash in Ganaraska Forest near Pontypool in City of Kawartha Lakes

  Around 3:15 p.m., emergency crews responded to a reported ATV crash along a trail in the north end of the forest in the area of Porter and Sandaraska roads.

  Traffic

  Jul 6, 2021
• 2 teenagers seriously injured following dirt bike collision in Ganaraska Forest: Durham police

  Durham police say two teens were seriously injured following a dirt bike collision in the Ganaraska Forest near Clarington on Saturday.

  Traffic

  Aug 17, 2020
• Issue of allowing ATVs on roads heats up at Cavan Monaghan council meeting

  Cavan Monaghan Township council heard voices for and against a plan to let ATVs use public roads between Northumberland County and Kawartha Lakes.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2019
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• ATVer seriously injured in crash in Ganaraska Forest: Durham police

  Police say the man's injuries are not considered life-threatening.

  Traffic

  Jun 17, 2019