Size: 127.42 acres

Established: 2015 & 2018

Status: Not Open to the Public

Protection: Purchased

Background:

Lusty Family Woods is a spectacular Carolinian swamp forest which lies at the heart of the West Lorne Woods in the Municipality of West Elgin. Securement of this wooded parcel significantly increases the amount of protected habitat in the West Lorne Woods. The nature reserve is named the Lusty Family Woods in recognition of the contributions made by the Lusty Family to the Rodney community over many years. Lusty Family Woods contains a wetland that is designated as a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW).

Description:

The West Lorne Woods is 600 acres of almost continuous deciduous forest. Its mix of swamp, forest, and upland woods creates habitat for a rich array of Carolinian species. Lusty Family Woods lies at the heart of West Lorne Woods and is completely wooded. These woods support large Carolinian trees, such as Tulip Tree, Sassafras, White and Red Oaks, Bitternut and Shagbark Hickories, Beech, and Sugar Maple. There are several Buttonbush swamps which provide important breeding habitat for turtles and mole salamanders.