GreenBelt Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Greenbelt?
A
It is an area surrounding a city that cannot be built on?
2
Q
When was the Greenbelt act created?
A
2005
3
Q
What two things does the greenbelt protect
A
ORM
Niagra Escarpment
4
Q
How many acres of land does it protect?
A
2 million acres
5
Q
Purpose of the greenbelt?
A
- Prevent loss of farmland and natural heritage
- Restrict urban sprawl
- protect flora and fauna
- Work with growth plan to develop vibrant communities where people can live, work and play
6
Q
How many people will live here by 2041
A
1.3 million
7
Q
What is the economical impact of the greenbelt?
A
9.6 billion
8
Q
How many jobs does it provide
A
177,700
9
Q
How many endangered species is it home to?
A
88
10
Q
how many billion dollars in ecosystem services?
A
3.2 billion
11
Q
How many car equivalent offsets?
A
56 million car equivalent of carbon offsets/year
12
Q
How many farms are protected?
A
4784
