The Ferguson Tree Nursery has a new path forward.
Citing ongoing operational and financial pressures affecting the nursery, as well as the increasing complexity of sustaining it under its current structure, the Municipality of North Grenville says in a media release that it will be taking over responsibility for the nursery.
The nursery, a business operation of Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation, grows and ships more than 1.5 million tree seedlings annually to customers across Ontario.
Officials say the management transition provides a path to preserve the Ferguson Tree Nursery and its role in the community, while establishing a new municipally led model for its future operation.
During the transition, the Municipality and FFCC will work closely together to provide as much continuity and clarity as possible for employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
Additional information will be shared as transition arrangements are finalized.
No changes to Veteran’s Way Memorial Park, Ferguson Forest Dog Park, the Arboretum, Anniversary Park, Kinderwood, Mino-jichaag Mtigwaaki (the Good Spirit Forest), or the nature trails are being announced as part of the transition.
The governance and stewardship of these lands, amenities, and programs remain subject to their existing lease agreements.
