We of course need our green…

We of course need our green belt areas for many environmental reasons but another reason that may be overlooked is our mental health!
During the pandemic is when we all really benefitted from these areas for new found activities for some- like hiking, walking and enjoying nature and the animals that live there. Enjoying fresh outdoor air is priceless and not everyone can go up to a fancy cottage to enjoy these things!
By changing the boundaries of these protected lands you would be taking away more of everyone’s right to clean air and a clear mind!
Yes, we need more affordable housing but there are other ways to do this without hurting our protected green belt areas. They have been protected for many reasons and should continue to be even more protected now, given the importance of mental health and how with the pandemic these needs increased.