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Catchacoma Old Growth Forest gets published!
In 2025 a peer-reviewed research paper on Catchacoma Forest, conservation values and protection need was published in the peer reviewed Natural Areas Journal. Written by Dr. Peter Quinby, Ontario old growth researcher, founder of Ancient Forest Exploration and Research (AFER) and scientific advisor to the Catchacoma Forest Stewardship Committee.
Curve Lake First Nation Supports Protection for Catchacoma Forest
The CFSC is grateful to have the support of Curve Lake First Nation Chief and Council in our efforts to secure protected status for Catchacoma Forest, located within Treaty 20 territory and the traditional homelands of the Michi Saagig Anishnaabeg.
In December 2024 Chief Keith Knott sent a letter to provincial authorities expressing support for the CFSC proposal to designate Catchacoma Forest as a protected area under the Protected Parks and Conservation Reserves Act (PPCRA). Chief Knott also asserted that consultation with First Nations must be a priority in the selection of new protected areas.
The CFSC looks forward to working in relationship with the community of Curve Lake to advance protection as well as opportunities for land-based learning.