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A blue-coloured tree frog found in the Bell Creek wetlands east of Haig Road is a symbol the area needs protection against a proposed 156-unit subdivision along the creek, contends an area resident who discovered the unusual amphibian on her daily walk on nearby trails.
Julie Roberts, a 42-year resident of Briarwood Crescent, said finding the frog shows Bell Creek habitat is home to a wide variety of wildlife and needs to be preserved from further human encroachment.
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Open letter to Belleville City Council:
The Quinte Field Naturalists Association strongly encourages the Belleville City Council to protect Belleville’s Wetlands from development. Contiguous blocks of wetlands are important to the maintenance of biodiversity, the ecological life support upon which humans and all other species depend. While QFN is not opposed to development, the association is in favour and supportive of only environmentally friendly development that respects the significance and value of wetlands and other natural areas. The City of Belleville is very fortunate to have within its jurisdiction valuable wetlands and stretches of shoreline. The Belleville Marsh, part of which is located on the Bakelite property, the Bell Creek Swamp and the Blessington Creek Marsh all are rich resources that provide many benefits to the City of Belleville. Plans of the past have recognized the need to protect the shoreline and these wetlands: we encourage you to attend to the direc
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