Halton Region owns 665 hectares (1,645 acres) of forests in 14 separate tracts, including wooded areas, wetlands and meadows. Nine of the forest tracts are located in Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) with unique ecosystems. Six of the tracts are in the Niagara Escarpment area, which is designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Halton’s Regional Forests provide rich and varied habitats for wildlife and are home to number of rare species.

• International Year of Forests 
  The United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Forests to promote the sustainable management, conservation and development for all types of forests. Read more about Halton's activities for the International Year of Forests. 

• Forest Updates
  Get up-to-date information on what is happening around the regional forests tracts including trail improvements, pest control, hunting season and more.

• Background Information
  Read about the history of the regional forests, and the different types of plants and animals that can be found. Also includes the forest management plan and contact information for the Regional Forester.

• Regional Forest Tract Maps
  Most of the regional forests are located in the Niagara Escarpment area. There are 14 tracts in total - 9 located within environmentally sensitive areas.

• Regional Forest Use By-Law
  Permitted and non-permitted uses within the regional forest tracts are outlined in the by-law.