I will not be putting a poop bag on my horse, that would be ridiculous and unsafe for me and others. If a low branch grabs the bag and smacks the horse against the bottom, all hell would break loose. That’s a very unsafe rule for the rider and anyone else on the trail.
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Happy Holidays,
I would like to support the continued use by equestrians of the forest. Horses helped build our civilization and without them we wouldn’t even have the luxury of county forests and protected spaces. Horses deserve respect and protected use of all trails.
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If horses have to wear these bags, then dogs should as well. I walk in the Conservation areas and there's always someone who doesn't clean up their dog's poop. Responsible horse riders will dismount and kick the horse poop off to the side.
I think this is ridiculous!!! Horse manure is just grass and a bit of grain and decomposes quite quickly after a rain and is excellent fertilizer for the forest, unlike dog poop, which sits on the ground for months and months!
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I’m a horse owner and my daughter and I are respectful trail riders that enjoy riding in the parks and regional forests of York and Durham Regions. We take our responsibilities seriously to ensure everyone can enjoy the trail systems equally from equestrians to dog owners and pedestrians.
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With respect to horses on trails and the use of catch bags, for horse waste, please reconsider this requirement. I currently use trails and we have managed this issue by being responsible and returning to remove or scatter debris, we have, when safe to do so, dismounted to scatter.
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January 6, 2025
Ms. Kendra Couling
A/Senior Park Planner
Ontario Parks – Southeast Parks Zone
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
300 Water Street, 4th Floor
Peterborough ON K9J 3C7
Dear Ms. Couling:
Subject: Environmental Registry of Ontario Policy Proposal 019-9209
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I was quite happy with the preliminary management plan for the Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park. In particular, I am happy to see that damaging activities will be prohibited and that the purpose of the park is for passive recreation such as hiking.
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Ontario established Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park (UUPP) in July of last year. Now, it is consulting on a preliminary Management Plan. - Unfortunately today criminals have been given a green light to do whatever they want with only a tap on the wrist.
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This park must be managed for ecological integrity, giving the highest priority to species and habitat protection and restoration. Many recreational activities can fit under this priority.
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It is essential, particularly given that this ( very welcome) new park is in an area prone to essentially unregulated development, to manage it in accordance with the highest standards of ecological integrity and biodiversity enhancement.
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How will this affect future development near protected lands? Does this change processes?
How will this affect private land owners near proposed trails, parking, washrooms facilities.
How will regulation of foot traffic and vehicle traffic near private owned lands be managed?
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How will this affect future development near protected lands? Does this change processes?
How will this affect private land owners near proposed trails, parking, washrooms facilities.
How will regulation of foot traffic and vehicle traffic near private owned lands be managed?
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It is fantastic that the province is looking to add provincial part here. There are no large parks around Uxbridge and Oak Ridges Moraine area, so this is great. Hope it gets to expand and grow in the future! Thank you!
To make riders attach a bag to the their horse to collect manure, is ridiculous. Not only is this a possibility to spook a horse, it is something no horse is trained for.
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This comment is being submitted on behalf of the Uxbridge Horsemen’s Association who appreciate equestrian use being allowed in the new provincial park, but are disappointed and unsure of why horses are being segregated from other users on certain trails, and why they are required to wear manure bag
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Creating this park is a crucial step in preserving a natural space that serves as an important wildlife corridor and habitat. The emphasis in the management plan on prioritizing the protection of the natural environment is both commendable and deeply appreciated.
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The overarching considerations in development of a preliminary management plan for the UUPP should be the following:
● prioritizing ecological integrity;
● conducting meaningful and substantive consultations with local First Nation communities; and
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It would be amazing if there were a spectrum of trails (short, medium, long, easy, hard, etc) for all types of people. Many people want to be able to enjoy nature but are limited in their mobility.
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