The Mosa Forest, or what is locally known as Skunk’s Misery, is one of the larger wooded sites in Ontario west of London, with a total area of 500 hectares. The County of Middlesex owns the majority of the forest block, the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority owns 121.3 hectares, with the remainder in private ownership.
LTVCA Conservation Area Regulations
LTVCA Conservation Area and Camping Rules
LTVCA Conservation Area Guidebook
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Absolutely NO motorized vehicles (ATV, 4-wheel drive, jeep, etc.) are allowed within the property beyond designated parking areas, as vehicles can cause serious damage to tree root systems and other vegetation. Public access is restricted to designated trails. To preserve the natural heritage features of this significant and sensitive woodlot, access beyond the trails to the remainder of the Conservation Authority forest is subject to prior approval from the LTVCA.
No Hunting. Hunting is a fineable offence under the Conservation Authorities Act. This includes the illegal placement of tree stands, game cameras, blinds and other structures.
Conservation Areas are NOT off-leash dog parks. ALL DOGS AND PETS MUST BE LEASHED. UNLEASHED PETS ARE A FINEABLE OFFENCE. CLEAN-UP AFTER YOUR PET! Section 10.-(2) and (3) Under the Conservation Authorities Act.
Please Contact the Municipal Enforcement Unit (MEU) to report ATV’s, or other off road vehicles in Skunk’s Misery:
1-855-900-9119 Toll Free
E-mail [email protected] and/or [email protected] and/or [email protected]
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The LTVCA purchased the land in three parcels. Two 40.5 hectare parcels known as the “Beattie Tract” were purchased in 1964. The remaining 40.3 hectare parcel known as the “Fennell Tract” was purchased in 1988, with the assistance of the Ontario Heritage Trust.
These lots were purchased in order to protect and preserve a significant part of the Skunk’s Misery Area of Natural and Scientific Interest, portions of a Provincially Significant Wetland that are located throughout the overall forest and a designated Carolinian Canada Site.
Directions
The Mosa Forest is in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, on the south side of Concession Drive, at 962 Centreville Dr, Newbury. From the village of Wardsville take Hagerty Road north (Middlesex County Rd. 1) to Concession Drive (Middlesex County Rd. 14). Turn west onto Concession Drive and the Mosa Forest is located between Dogwood Road and Sassafras Road.
Coordinates
Lat/Long 42.647, -81.828 UTM 432150, 4721935
Features
The Badder & Robinson Memorial Forest is located on the eastern limits of the Conservation Authority owned property. This memorial forest is open for dayuse from 8 a.m. to sunset year-round, free of charge.
Public access is restricted to designated trails. To preserve the natural heritage features of this significant and sensitive woodlot, access beyond the trails to the remainder of the Conservation Authority forest is subject to prior approval from the LTVCA. Absolutely NO motorized vehicles (ATV, 4-wheel drive, jeep, etc.) are allowed within the property beyond designated parking areas, as vehicles can cause serious damage to tree root systems and other vegetation.
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Natural Features
It is an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest, a Provincially Significant Wetland and a designated Carolinian Canada Site.