Has there been a comparison…

Has there been a comparison between the lands lost and the compensatory lands in terms of habitat quality and ecosystem services? What will be done to replace the ecosystem services lost in those areas when they are developed into homes?

I understand there is a housing shortage, and we need to build more units of housing. However, I am very concerned with getting in the habit of removing environmental protections off of lands. Even if we are "replacing" them with alternative areas we are causing irreversible habitat destruction. What is the plan for long-term growth in this province, shouldn't we be focusing on intensification of housing in already existing urban areas? Trying to get these vital rural spaces back after the fact will be impossible. I truly fear these amendments are short-sighted and will only push off the housing crisis for a few more years at which time we will yet again amend the Greenbelt area again.