Greenbelt Plan (2017)

The Greenbelt Plan’s goals are distinguished into 1) Protected Countryside goals, and 2) Urban River Valley goals. Under Protected Countryside goals the Greenbelt Plan identifies the specific matters protected by the Plan: protection of the specialty crop area land base while allowing agriculture-supportive infrastructure and value-added uses necessary for sustainable agricultural uses and activities; maintenance and enhancement of natural heritage, hydrologic and landform features; protection and restoration of natural and open space connections; protection of the quality and quantity of ground and surface water and the hydrological integrity of watersheds.