Kawarthas
Peterborough
Northumberland

Planting perennial cover between or within fields helps manage runoff, reduce erosion, and improve soil structure - particularly in sloped or saline areas.

High-risk or low-yielding fields can be taken out of annual production and seeded to permanent grassland or perennial biomass crops. These projects reduce inputs, protect soil, and provide biodiverse habitat.

Planting or expanding vegetated buffers along streams and drainage areas helps filter runoff and stabilize banks while adding biodiversity. Projects may include reshaping riparian zones or naturalizing field edges.

Perennial wildflower strips or patches can be established in field margins or underused areas to support native pollinators and other beneficial species.

Tree and shrub rows around fields, buildings, or livestock areas reduce wind exposure, provide shade, and improve overall microclimate conditions. 

Planting trees and shrubs in or around marginal cropland.  Establishing woody vegetation can improve long-term resilience and ecological function. We also support intercropping with trees rows within annual cropland.

Projects that help restore, maintain, or create wetlands. These help with flood control, provide diverse habitat, and carbon storage.

Constructing ponds or retention areas helps capture spring runoff, reduces erosion, and provides resilience against drought.

In addition to the categories above, we can also support:

• Livestock exclusion fencing to protect sensitive natural areas
• Invasive species mitigation as part of a broader restoration plan
• Delayed haying and grazing practices that support species at risk and ground-nesting birds