A keen and well-respected conservationist, Mr. Krug took great care in managing the Krug family lands and as a result, Kinghurst Forest is now one of Ontario's outstanding natural areas. In December 1997, the FON purchased an additional 40 hectares of the Kinghurst Forest ANSI within the land given to the FON by Howard Krug. This is primarily old pasture and swamp. There are many other features that add to the charm and natural diversity of Kinghurst Forest. For avid birders, there are excellent opportunities to spot interior forest birds.
Scarlet tanagers are a common sight, as are many species of warblers.
Also found on the reserve are several kettle depressions that hold woodland ponds, open bogs and swamp forests. The east side of the reserve has a series of drowned trees, and swamp and marsh communities ringed by cedar. Other plant communities in Kinghurst Forest are open fen, coniferous-deciduous forest, and a treed bog. The second largest of FON's reserves, Kinghurst Forest is an inspiring sight and a great pleasure to visit. How to get there To visit Kinghurst Forest, follow Hwy.