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The Role of Incentive-Based Mechanisms for Conservation Efforts in Ontario
Nathan Adams29th November 2016EES3002H
My Question
My Question
My Question
Word ‘incentive’ only mentioned twice in the entire SARA
Background
4 Main Types of Market-Mechanisms for Conservation Efforts in Ontario
1. Conservation Easements (Tax Incentive)
2. Biodiversity Offsetting (Compensation)
3. Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk (Federal Funding)
4. Natural Areas Conservation Program (Purchasing Land of Conservation Value)
Objectives
Objective 1:To qualitatively assess whether the use of incentive-based approaches toward conserving biodiversity in Ontario has been effective
Objective 2:To discuss the extent at which market-based incentives are utilized for conservation efforts in Ontario
MethodsJuxtaposed data from Government and Technical Reports
Objective 1 (Effectiveness): Area of Land subscribed to aforementioned
market-mechanisms
Number of Projects subscribed to aforementioned market-mechanisms
Objective 2 (Extent of Use): Change in Subscribed Land Area/Number of
Projects from 2002-2016
Results (1)Conservation Easements
Results (2)Natural Areas Conservation Program
Area of Land Conserved (ha) through the NACP (nation-wide) between 2008-2015
Results (3)
Biodiversity Offsetting in Ontario
Data Deficient
Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk in Ontario
118 Projects in 2009 125 Projects in 2016
Conclusion (1)Objective 1 (Effectiveness)
Conclusion (2)Objective 2 (Extent of Use)
Any Questions?Thank you
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