NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
*************************
The City of Barrie is looking for feedback on the preferred approach to maintaining the North Shore Trail.
City staff will present maintenance options for the North Shore Trail at a virtual meeting on May 18 at 7 p.m. and invite feedback. Participants must register in advance by visiting buildingbarrie.ca/NorthShoreTrail. In addition, an online survey will be open until June 3 to collect public feedback.
The original North Shore Trail Vegetation Management Plan was created in 2011. Staff now have a draft update that, once approved, will be used to implement vegetation maintenance work along the trail system.
Key considerations for the updates include:
- Implement a maintenance plan to create vigorous long-term tree coverage
- Invasive species management (garlic mustard, phragmites, dog-strangling vine, sumac, etc.)
- Create views to the waterfront for those who use the trail
- Encourage plant growth to support pollinator and bird habitats
- Create educational and interpretive signage
Learn more, give your feedback, and register for the meeting at buildingbarrie.ca/NorthShoreTrail. For more information on trails in Barrie, visit barrie.ca/trails.
*************************
