Comments

 The extent of the mapping well outside what is traditionally referred to as the GTA is horrific. I fully appreciate the goals of saving natural areas, but to extend the mapping so far north is unreal. Not all of us can work for the government.

   I am writing on behalf of our client, Hallman Construction (Hallman).  Hallman has asked that we review the draft Regional Natural Heritage System as it relates to their lands located in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

   I am writing on behalf of our client, Activa Holdings Inc. (Activa).  Activa has asked that we review the draft Regional Natural Heritage System as it relates to its lands located in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

   The map is a little difficult to interpret so I look forward to consultation sessions to assist in this regard.

  I agree generally with the principles but require more information in a session or sessions will required.

   We have the following concerns regarding the proposed natural heritage system:

   I endorse the findings as presented within the background materials for the NHS within the GGH. A well-defined, systems-based  land use policy is required for this fast growing region of the province.

   1.In terms of the methods used to map the NHS, as per Section 6.0 in the Summary Report, dated

   In light of the extensive urban incursions that have taken place within the Greater Golden Horseshoe, it is very important that our natural heritage systems are identified and protected and that broad linkages are maintained to allow movement of wildlife among core areas.

   Comments on Criteria, methods, and mapping of the proposed regional Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, EBR Registry Number:   013-1014

 Ministry:

 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

   a)The area west of the Nottawasaga River and north of County Road 90 is subject to an OMB Appeal which may result in a Settlement Area Boundary expansion;

  b)The area bounded by the eastern boundary of the Angus Settlement Area, Bear Creek, County Road

   I am very concerned about the broad-brush approach that has been applied to the recent provincial mapping exercises in relation to the Growth Plan.  Our entire Township (and it looks like all of the County of Simcoe, and all of the area within the Growth Plan boundaries for that

   aaniin- hi.  i don't havemuch time to review but want to comment on the proposed 013-1014

   The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) has reviewed the proposed expansion of the Natural Heritage System as part of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) and is fully supportive of the proposed changes.

   Natural Heritage and Agricultural Systems across the Greater Golden Horshoe need to be mapped realistically NOW by the province,  instead of allowing municipalities to mark a few isolated ‘representative pieces’ around existing and proposed settlement areas on their Official&nbs

   The County of Peterborough, in collaboration with the City of Kawartha Lakes, MNRF, local Conservation Authorities and numerous NGO's, has worked collaboratively using MNRF's Marxan System to create a mapped Natural Heritage System for our area.   Months of work went into t

   The Township of Springwater appreciates the opportunity to provide comment on the 2017 draft Agricultural and Natural Heritage Systems Mapping and Implementation Procedures to the MNRF and OMAFRA.

   The purpose of this letter is to provide you with Town Planning staff comments relative to the proposed Provincial Agricultural System Implementation Procedures and Natural Heritage System mapping.

   Oct. 2, 2017

   Our comments regarding the proposed new natural heritage system mapping are similar to those identified for the draft agricultural land base mapping, and are summarized below:

   It is extremely valuable that natural heritage corridors be made a vital part of the planning process.