August 11, 2017
Property is purchased and donated by Kyle X. Mufti, naming his vision for it the Jack Pine Conservation Estate with plans to establish non-profit land conservancy.
About the Kaladar Jack Pine Barren Conservation Reserve:
Jack Pine Conservation is a non-profit association that provides research, conservancy, and education for Kaladar’s Jack Pine Barren Reserve
The 188-acre parcel was a candidate for Environmental Protection (EP) and recognized for its significant natural heritage values. Initially identified as an International Biological Preserve (IBP) site in 1974, it was subsequently identified as a provincially significant Area of Natural Scientific Interest (ANSI) in the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) former Tweed District Land Use Guidelines (1983) and confirmed as a Life Science ANSI in Site District 6-10 (White 1993).
The property is a by-appointment only facility. The estate will be open to the public after construction completion in 2023. All proceeds raised at event bookings, through merchandise, or other means on the premise are reinvested back into a variety of programs that benefit the Jack Pine Conservation Reserve’s inhabitants.
Jack Pine Conservation Functions:
- Land conservancy
- Monitoring of biodiversity
- Further research on barren ecosystems
- Inventory and advanced understandings of flora and fauna
- Event bookings for fundraising
- Public education and health programs
About our History
Our Success Story
September 18, 2017
Quinte Conservation’s planner and ecologist Tim Trustham was invited for a site visit report and review of the landscape. Construction was approved with a 30m setback from wetlands and road access determined based off minimal impact of plant and trees by following old logging road that was excavated in the past. Incredible environmental insight from Tim and a wonderful relationship had begun.
September 02, 2018
Site visit with Ken Buxton along with garage and conservation layout pre-build. Approval to proceed with main structure and road works granted upon septic and building permits via contractors awarded each tender.
Sept 15, 2018
Test holes for septic dug and application filed for permits to install septic for conservation and washroom facilities.
October 12, 2018
Entrance and building permit approval granted by Ken Buxton, CBO from Addington Highlands Township to erect a 23’ tall timber frame entrance for conservation.
November 15, 2018
Site Plans reviewed for finalization with CBO for the vision of Jack Pine Conservation, consisting of 8 separate buildings to facilitate fundraising venue and educational center.
March 01, 2019
Tenders awarded to local contractor who begins meetings with township and preparing for construction of main conservation, catering pavilion, outdoor washroom facilities, outdoor events pavilion, refreshment building, granite ridge lookout building, granite ridge educational building, and maintenance building.
April 08, 2020
Well drilled for watering of tree planting initiatives.
April 10, 2020
Parking lot investment completed to allow for education field trip and visitation parking across from entrance way.
April 15, 2020
Construction halted for 1 year due to safe working COVID-19 practices.
Testimonials
What People Say
The granite barren ridge point is a million-dollar view. It’s a beautiful property.
Tim Trustham Quinte Conservation It's certainly a large project but we cannot wait to complete it. Many generations will benefit from this.
B.W Ward CarpentryHiking out to those steep ridges was breathtaking. So much nature to fall in love with. Difficult, but worth it.
Andy DemouraA beautiful location for anyone planning their future event and an incredible Canadian landmark.
Agnes Jankiewicz
