The Claireville Conservation Area is a suburban conservation area located on the border of Peel Region and Toronto in Ontario, Canada. The major part of the area is located in Brampton. The park is a 343 hectare (848 acre) parcel of conservation land located on the west branch of the Humber River. It is one of the largest tracts of land owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Claireville contains significant natural and cultural heritage features, and has recreation, tourism, and educational facilities and programs. History The Area was acquired in 1957 to construct a flood control dam and reservoir after the destruction caused by Hurricane Hazel. In 2003, in partnership with HSBC Bank, a contributor to the TRCA foundation, 150 volunteers planted over 850 new trees and shrubs in the area, creating 7.5 hectares (18.5 acres) of forest. The TRCA has declared an early 20th-century farmhouse in the northern part of Claireville as a heritage property; major restoration began in 2005. Landscape The park is a favorite with local dog owners, bird watchers and wildlife photographers. The landscape of the park is diverse. Its characteristic features are numerous creeks and ravines, flat plains, and rolling hills enriching the forested landscape. A multi-year natural area enhancement plan has been developed for Claireville. Some of the recommended activities of this plan include: Protecting and enhancing significant blocks of interior forest habitat and reforestation. Enhancing public use and access to internal trail network and installing wildlife structures such as nest boxes for waterfowl and song birds; brush piles for small mammals; and in-water structural habitats like stumps, logs, and rocks for a variety of fish. Fauna The park is home to the eastern coyote, wood duck, chimney crayfish, deer, muskrat, and common garter snake. The park's varied landscape can be admired from many vantage points. Birds Dozens of bird species can be seen. Some use the park as a stop on their migratory route, while others breed in the park. In open fields Eastern meadowlark Red-winged blackbird Bobolink American woodcock Savannah sparrow In the forest Rose-breasted grosbeak Pileated woodpecker Red-eyed vireo Blue jay American robin Great-crested flycatcher Hairy woodpecker Scarlet tanager Semi-Open brush Northern oriole Eastern kingbird Field sparrow House wren Yellow shafted flicker Indigo bunting Grey catbird Brown thrasher Ponds, marshes, river banks Wood duck Tree swallow Mallard Song sparrow Bank swallow Rough-wing swallow Eastern phoebe Cliff swallow Fish