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Greenway
Ontario Nature's Greenway broadsheet.
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Breathe easy...
Greenway ahead!
Learn more about Ontario Nature's Greenway vision. Read Ontario Nature's Greenway Vision (PDF 119k) or our Greenway broadsheet (PDF 2.5MB) for more information.
A cooperative approach to protect natural cores and corridors
Imagine Ontario's “green islands” laced together by ribbons of green that connect parks, scenic landscapes, natural areas and communities. Include green space and trails through our urban settlements and cities, providing opportunities to enjoy nature close to home. Include wetlands and woodlands that absorb and protect clean water, and provide habitat for nature in all its forms. Many of the elements are already in place in the form of parks, protected areas, and lands carefully stewarded by individuals and conservation organizations. Missing are the overall picture and goal, and a practical program to engage communities and create a coherent system of core natural areas and linkages.
It’s time to make the connection...
The time is right to develop an Ontario Greenway, a robust network of natural core areas and linkages that:
- Protects and restores core natural features and functions;
- Protects water resources;
- Protects and restores habitat for wildlife and species-at-risk;
- Connect communities; and,
- Provides amenities and recreational opportunities for present and future generations.
Cores and corridors
One of the most fundamental principles of conservation is that there should be a system of natural corridors across the landscape, interspersed with large core natural areas. These core and corridor areas provide an inter-connected web of natural habitats. The Woodlands Fact Sheet, Cores and Corridors – The Importance of a Green System in Southern Ontario (PDF 394k) explores the importance of cores and corridors at three different scales: the local community, a regional scale, and a bioregional scale, such as southern Ontario on the whole.
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