March 4, 2015
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Saugeen Conservation has received a donation of 100 acres (40 hectares) of forested land in the Pine River watershed, in memory of Donald "Murray" Martyn.
We’re especially pleased with the donation”, said Luke Charbonneau, chairman of Saugeen Conservation. “This is an exceptional property in that it is entirely forested. Only about seven per cent of the Pine River watershed is forested. To have a piece of property within this watershed, entirely forested, is a real gift."
The property has been in the Martyn family since 1852. “We can’t thank them enough,” said Charbonneau. “This piece of the watershed will now be protected for today and tomorrow.”
Murray’s daughters remember planting trees on the property when they were young girls. “My dad was always an outdoorsman," said Mary. “He took great pleasure in the planning and planting of thousands of seedlings. Over the years, he spent many happy hours wandering the property, planting additional native species and making note of the increasing wildlife.”
“I’ve walked the property myself,” said Jim Penner, manager of forestry with Saugeen Conservation. “This 100-acre property is actually a haven for local wildlife because of its size and the fact that it’s one of the few larger forested properties in the Pine River watershed. Given its size, it also provides some forest interior habitat necessary for specific wildlife species."
Saugeen Conservation acknowledges the Martyn family's donation. A special sign will be put up on the property, recognizing this most benevolent gift.
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