Terrestrial Ecology Studies for Georgina Island Fixed Link Project

Cambium completed various terrestrial ecology studies required as supporting information for the proposed Georgina Island Fixed Link project, located in Georgina Island First Nation and the Township of Georgina, Regional Municipality of York. The project involved the construction of a permanent fixed link between Georgina Island and the mainland. The project will serve to create a safe and permanent direct physical link to the Georgina Island First Nation (GIFN) community and will replace the existing ferry/ice road system.

 The Study Area contains and/or is adjacent to several mapped natural heritage and/or hydrologic features including but not limited to:

• Georgina Island Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW)

• Virginia Beach Complex Wetland (non-PSW)

• Stratum 2 Deer Wintering Area (significant wildlife habitat (SWH))

• Potential habitat of endangered and/or threatened species

• Potential other SWH types

Cambium’s terrestrial work program was developed to collect detailed information on the terrestrial ecology of the Study Area, with specific regard for the development proposal and alignment routes, to provide GIFN with the background information necessary to make an informed decision on project design.

This project is just one example of how Cambium’s team worked with the Client’s to offer solutions and support greater community development.