The Canossa Treestand consists of a remnant forest patch and is mainly comprised of deciduous trees with an open grass meadow patch towards the centre of the stand. A moist wet meadow is also present towards the northern end of the treestand. The variety in habitat types ensures a great diversity of wildlife and plant species.
This treestand provides a foraging habitat and cover for many bird species and small mammals. Since the Canossa Treestand is located along the fringe of urban development, there are also possibilities of viewing species that are less common in more urbanized areas, such as white-tailed deer and coyote. The Canossa-constructed wetland is also an excellent site for nature appreciation and has a great diversity of both plant and animal species.
Area: 2.6 ha
Year Protected: 1992