Tag: land use change

• Natural Heritage Systems: The Economic Benefits of Protecting Ontario’s Natural Resources

  

  This article focuses on Natural Heritage Systems, what they are, their importance, and their benefit to our economy and livelihoods. Background A Natural Heritage System is a network of interconnected natural features and areas, such as wetlands, woodlands, valley lands, watercourses, significant wildlife habitats, and areas of natural and scientific interest (ANSIs). Such systems are…

  Saige Friedman

  January 25, 2021

  Environment, Politics & Policy

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