Environment
The Greenbelt’s natural capital delivers some $2.6 billion worth of benefits to Ontarians each year. Its forests, wetlands, meadows, grasslands and other ecosystems provide safe drinking water, prevent flooding, and enhance biodiversity. The Foundation leads on key environmental issues including:
- Funding visionary planning processes such as the new Cootes to Escarpment Park Management Plan, and a massive reforestation plan in Rouge Park
- Assisting in designing new policies to protect Lake Simcoe through timely research
- Commissions the ground breaking report by the Suzuki Foundation to quantify the value of Greenbelt eco-services
- "Greened up" the agricultural sector and encouraged farmers to be stewards of the land by funding the Environmental Farm Plan
- Supporting the Credit Valley Conservation Authority to protect and restore wetlands
- Bridging farming and hiking interests to acknowledge environmental progress and stewardship by farmers
- Entrenching public awareness of and support for the environment through the TVOKids’ “Greenbelt Adventure” reaching over 250,000 children and parents, 17 million viewers through CHUM TV’s “Greenbelt Contest” and giving out over 1 million Greenbelt Activity books through the LCBO
It’s less expensive to preserve the natural environment and the benefits it provides us, than to replace it with man-made infrastructure.
The David Suzuki Foundation Report
Not Just a Swamp
Environment | February 2, 2012
Today, environmental and conservation organizations are celebrating World Wetlands. Each year, groups from across the globe educate people on the importance of wetland protection. Coinciding with World Wetlands Day this year is the release of a new report from Foundation grantees: Ducks Unlimited, Ontario Nature, Ecojustice, and Earth Roots. The report... Continue reading
Greenbelt drives economic opportunity, study says
Environment | January 12, 2012
Innovative planning aids advancement of food, farming and environment By Lilian Schaer It might be hard to find a bigger advocate for Niagara Region than Patrick Robson. Ask him about the opportunities for food, farming and culture in the area and the region’s head of planning quickly lists half a dozen initiatives that are helping to rejuvenate Niagara’s economy as it transitions away from... Continue reading
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Ontario’s Greenbelt is the largest and most diverse greenbelt in the world. It protects 1.8 million acres of green space, prime agricultural lands and rural communities.
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario
Increasing Organic Production in the Greenbelt through Farmer-to-Farmer Training and Support

Grants Made:
$150,000 - June 25, 2007







