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In order to continue to ensure the protection of the Greenbelt, the National Capital Commission (NCC) has begun a review of the Greenbelt Master Plan in the fall of 2008. The review process, which is expected to be completed in 2011, will include both in-depth analysis and extensive public consultation. The general public and the NCC’s federal, provincial and municipal partners will therefore be able to provide their comments and suggestions about the future of this unique space in Canada’s Capital.
How the Greenbelt is managed is important to the long-term health of this rich and living asset that has been created for all Canadians. Changes in the look, use and health of the Greenbelt affect all people that have enjoyed the Greenbelt, and particularly those who live in Ottawa and the National Capital Region. It contributes to the local and national economy, to the image of Canada’s Capital to the outside world and positively affects the quality of our air, water, plant and wildlife diversity. Local and visiting Canadians play, exercise and experience the natural world here as well as a mixture of our rural culture and heritage.
The approach for managing the Greenbelt is set out in the National Capital Greenbelt Master Plan, a document that guides how the land is used both now and in the future.
In accordance with the NCC planning framework, the 1996 Greenbelt Master Plan is being reviewed in order to reflect new realities. As part of the review launched this year, the NCC is consulting the public and other levels of government on the future of the Greenbelt. There are many opportunities to participate in this important discussion.
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