The County of Lambton and the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority have developed land management plans for seven county-owned parcels of land.
The management plans provide a detailed review of each property including available recreational trails, flora and fauna, and future management activities to encourage their natural development and protection.
The public is welcome to enjoy these assets, but are asked to please respect the rights of others as well as the environment within.
July 21, 2025 - Peter Szabo Memorial Forest Wetland Addition
Please note, a wetland feature is currently being added to the northwest quadrant of the Peter Szabo Memorial Forest. Access to this area is restricted while work is underway, access to trails outside of this area remain available. The project is expected to be completed in October 2025.
Learn more about the project.
| Land | Size | Management plan |
|---|---|---|
| Bowens Creek Lands | 380.1 acres (153.8 hectares) | Bowens Creek Land Management Plan |
| Lambton County Heritage Forest | 586.3 acres (327.3 hectares) | Lambton County Heritage Forest Land Management Plan |
| Lambton Meadowview Villa | 20.5 acres (8.3 hectares) | Lambton Meadowview Villa Land Management Plan |
| Marthaville Habitat Management Area | 50 acres (20.2 hectares) | Marthaville Habitat Management Area Land Management Plan |
| Moore Landfill Buffer Lands | 100 acres (40.5 hectares) | Moore Landfill Buffer Lands Management Plan |
| Perch Creek Habitat Management Area | 200 acres (80.9 hectares) | Perch Creek Habitat Management Area Land Management Plan |
| Peter Szabo Memorial Forest | 6.5 acres (2.6 hectares) | Peter Szabo Memorial Forest Land Management Plan |
Peter Szabo Memorial Forest Wetland Enhancement
The County of Lambton is working with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority to build a wetland feature at the Peter Szabo Memorial Forest.
Construction is expected to take place from July to October, 2025. Access to trails in the northwest quadrant of the forest will be closed during construction. Trail users are asked to refrain from entering marked construction areas.
The wetland feature will be built in a naturally low quarter acre area of the forest where dead or damaged trees are present. Swales, drainage ways, and shallow pools will be created and planted with suitable native species. The area will also contain habitat for wildlife as the wetland develops and succeeds over time. New trees will be planted in more suitable locations within the forest to replace any removals.
The new wetland feature will make better use of the forest’s natural topography and is a welcome addition to the existing tree and pollinator plantings around the Lambton County Administration Building and Lambton County Library Headquarters/Lambton County Archives.
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