Buck Hill’s forests and natural scenic woodlands have been the inspiration and supporting setting of the community since it was founded in 1901. With this in mind, the Conservation Foundation, together with the support of a Buck Hill Cottager, is starting an initiative to try and keep our forests full and beautiful. The Heritage Tree Program will provide an opportunity for the community to come together, go outside, and systematically have a say in how we define and preserve Buck Hill’s forests. Primarily though a simple nomination system, community members will be able to propose special Heritage Trees that may be of great value to the natural beauty of Buck Hill and its surrounding environment. Put simply, a heritage tree is a tree that “has exceptional historical, cultural, and/or aesthetic value because of its age, size, character, species, or an association with a special person or event.” The overall goal for the Heritage tree initiative is to identify sensitive zones within the community and protect them for the enjoyment of future generations.