Irving Woodlands signs eight new land use agreements with Oromocto River Watershed Adventure

Irving Woodlands has signed eight new land use agreements with Oromocto River Watershed Adventure in southern New Brunswick.

These agreements are essentially connectors, meaning popular recreation sites across southern New Brunswick are now either linked directly to or near to J.D. Irving, Limited-owned land, allowing trails in the area to be more accessible to the public. They include areas designated in the company’s award-winning and voluntary Conservation Program.

In total the agreements cover 7.5 kilometres of land that bridges access between popular local destinations, strengthening an existing working relationship that began with the creation of Adventure Trails in the Oromocto watershed.

"We're pleased to work with Oromocto River Watershed to promote outdoor recreation and the enjoyment of these unique local sites. We look forward to continuing this working agreement," says Robert Fawcett, Director of Corporate Relations, Forestry with J.D. Irving, Limited.

Oromocto River Watershed is a non-profit organization that aims to protect and preserve nature. It is committed to building relationships with stakeholders, volunteer groups and individuals to promote involvement in education, awareness, utilization and action plans for watershed improvements.

These land use agreements include Bald Mountain Trail, Carrow Brook Falls Trail, Clarendon Falls Trail, Hemlock Grove Trail, Pete Brook Falls Trail, Sand Brook Falls Trail, Schribner Brook Falls Trail and Smyth Bridge Park. The Oromocto River Watershed Adventure has six additional trails (oromoctowatershed.ca/adventure-trails).

“Irving Woodlands is now a solid partner to the watershed and the citizens of New Brunswick. Their efforts to help preserve these special places on Irving-owned property is outstanding,” said Robin Hanson, President of Oromocto River Watershed.

Approximately 90,000 people visit the trails annually, and the tourism brings $1.8 million in tax revenue to the province.

Learn more about some of these sites at jdirvingconservation.com.