Completed in 2026 City project

Tecumseh Park woodland

Restoring the woodlands in Tecumseh Park (Ward 2) to make sure it remains a functioning forest ecosystem.

Overview

The Tecumseh Park woodland is a significant natural area in Mississauga. The health of the woodland declined due to informal foot paths, encroachments, invasive plant presence, soil compaction and vegetation trampling.

Between 2020 and 2026, we restored and enhanced the woodland’s health to ensure it remains a functioning forest ecosystem.

During this restoration project, we successfully:

Planted 90 wildflowers and 867 native trees and shrubs to enhance natural regeneration and increase native species
Removed 2.6 hectares of invasive plant species using mechanical and chemical methods because invasive species compete with native plants for resources and reduce biodiversity in natural areas
Re-aligned and mulched 200 metres of trail for a single, formalized 500 metre trail
Closed unsanctioned trails
Refurbished the bridge and installed two new boardwalks

Gallery

The entrance to a arched wooden bridge, surrounded by trees — Refurbished bridge at the south end of the park, marking the beginning of the forest trail through the park. Photo by Adam Pulicicchio

A trail lined with woodchips surrounded by trees and shrubs — Example of a new section of trail, lined with woodchips, at the south end of the woodland. Photo by Adam Pulicicchio

The end of a wooden boardwalk leading into trees — One of two new boardwalks installed, this one specifically at the north end of the site. Photo by Adam Pulicicchio

Patch of young trees planted with white marker, surrounded by older trees. There is a black metal mesh fence along the left between the woodland and residential buildings. — Understory restoration planting of native trees and shrubs to promote native plant regeneration. Photo by Adam Pulicicchio

Woody debris lined trail surrounded by many trees — Woody debris lined trail through Tecumseh Park’s hemlock grove. Photo by Adam Pulicicchio

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