This is the web page for land strategies and master plans for conservation lands including conservation areas.

Conservation Lands Strategy (2024-2029)

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) Board of Directors approved its Conservation Lands Strategy on November 21, 2024. 

The Strategy provides a framework to guide management and planning across all ABCA properties and was informed by public and stakeholder feedback received in 2024.

• Download the Conservation Lands Strategy – 3 MB (very large) PDF file

Master Plan for Ausable River Cut Conservation Area

Thank you to everyone who provided input into the Draft Master Plan for Ausable River Cut Conservation Area.  The 35-day consultation period ended on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The participation in the survey to provide comments and input into the draft Master Plan for Ausable River Cut Conservation Area helped to shape the best possible plan for the future. 

• Here, approved by the ABCA Board of Directors on April 16, 2026, is the Master Plan for Ausable River Cut Conservation Area – 4 MB (large) PDF file

Rock Glen Conservation Area Master Plan (2026-2036)

The ABCA Board of Directors approved the update to the Rock Glen Conservation Area Master Plan on February 19, 2026. 

The Master Plan provides a framework to guide the management at Rock Glen Conservation Area and was informed by public and stakeholder feedback received in 2025.

• Download the Rock Glen Conservation Area Master Plan – 3 MB (very large) PDF file