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157020

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To Whom it May Concern, I am a resident of Guelph, Ontario and I am in favour of outdoor climbing being an approved activity in Devils Glen Provincial Park. Climbing, is a low impact sport with many of the folks who participate in the sport, caring about the environment. Read more

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157026

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Climbers respect and love the outdoors as much as any other user group Ontario Parks sees. The mandate of Parks Canada is to protect the wilderness and manage people enjoying it. Without climbers using devils glen that park will go unappreciated. Please consider climbing as part of your plan Read more

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157046

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I support climbing in provincial parks. Climbing is a safe way for individuals to exercise and learn how to overcome obstacles. It is my main form of exercise and helps greatly with my mental health. Outdoor climbing is very therapeutic. Read more

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157067

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Hello I am very supportive of adding climbing to Devil's Glen. Its a great way to stay physically and mentally active, spending time with friends outdoors. It is very encouraging that the park is looking to support climbing like many parks have done all over the world such as Europe and the US. Read more

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157072

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I greatly appreciate the steps towards protecting climbing as an officially zoned form of outdoor recreation. When cultivated, the relationship between climbers and parks is a symbiotic one, where we climbers become stewards of the land. Read more

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157075

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Growing up in Southern Ontario, I discovered my love of the outdoors through rock climbing. It was because of the access to local crags that allowed me to connect with natural spaces, eventually pursuing career paths in ecological conservation, outdoor education and nature-connection. Read more

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157076

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Growing up in Southern Ontario, I discovered my love of the outdoors through rock climbing. It was because of the access to local crags that allowed me to connect with natural spaces, eventually pursuing career paths in ecological conservation, outdoor education and nature-connection. Read more

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157080

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Thank you for proposing this amendment. I think the addition of the adjacent lands and the activity of rock climbing will both protect and support responsible recreation. This is an important and high quality site for climbing, and the river valley is a very beautiful and rich environment. Read more

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157087

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Climbers, hikers, paddlers, and skiers all depend on access to public lands. But too often, recreational users are left out of planning and policy. This amendment puts us in the room-and sets a precedent for how recreation can be formally included in land management decisions. Read more