Salerno Lake does have some of the most beautiful trees! ​Let's work together to preserve them.

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Did you know? The County of Haliburton has enacted a Shoreline Tree Preservation By-law No.3505 in an effort to protect the shoreline areas within the County. The By-law was identified as a priority by residents during a review of the County’s Official Plan in 2010. 

CLICK HERE to access By-Law 3505 – Shoreline Tree Preservation                                                                                                                           

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Test your tree knowledge!

Check out the "online field guide" to Ontario's trees and shrubs - Tree identification

Learn which trees are native to Ontario and the best species to plant where you live. Click on the map as close as possible to your intended planting site. Or select a region for a larger-scale map - Trees Atlas

Coniferous

1. Balsam Fir
2. Cedar
3. Eastern Hemlock
4. Eastern White Pine
5. Spruce
6. Tamarack

Deciduous

1. Ash
2. Basswood
3. Beech
4. Birch (yellow/silver; white/paper; rare – an occasional black)
5. Cherry
6. Ironwood
7. Maple (sugar and several other varieties)
8. Oak (red, white, possibly burr)
9. Poplar

Shrubs (incomplete)

1. Juniper
2. Pussy Willow
3. Sumac