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“benefiting species” means species that are listed on the Species at Risk in Ontario List as endangered, threatened or special concern species and that are specified in a landscape agreement as species in respect of which beneficial actions will be executed to assist in their protection or recovery; (“espèce bénéficiaire”)
Jul 12, 2018 · Learn about endangered, threatened, special concern and extirpated animals and plants in Ontario. The official Species at Risk in Ontario ( SARO) list is provided in Ontario Regulation 230/08.
Endangered Species Act. More than 200 species of plants and animals are at risk of disappearing from Ontario. The Endangered Species Act, 2007 provides: science-based assessment — species are assessed by an independent body based on the best-available science, Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge and community knowledge, if available
The Endangered Species Act provides: science-based assessment: species are assessed by an independent body based on the best-available science and Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge. automatic species protection: species classified as endangered or threatened automatically receive legal protection.
Documents outlining Endangered Species Act permitting requirements, checklists, and application forms for landowners, researchers, contractors, and consultants that are undertaking projects that may impact species at risk and their habitats
Standards, guidelines and more connected to the Endangered Species Act and its regulations. Species at Risk Conservation Fund. Learn about the fund, eligible species and how to make a payment. Know rules for development and infrastructure work. Including transit, energy and construction work that may affect recently protected species at risk.
This document outlines the overall approach and considerations that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry will use in determining whether a proposed activity is likely to damage or destroy habitat protected under subsection 10(1) of the Endangered Species Act.
Through the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA), the Government of Ontario is committed to the protection and recovery of species at risk. This focus on species at risk contributes to Ontario’s enhanced resilience against biodiversity loss (Biodiversity: It’s in Our Nature 2012).
An Act to protect species at risk and to make related changes to other Acts. Assented to May 17, 2007. Preamble. Biological diversity is among the great treasures of our planet. It has ecological, social, economic, cultural and intrinsic value.
This document outlines the overall approach and considerations that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry or a proponent will use in determining whether a proposed activity is likely to kill, harm, or harass a member of a protected species under clause 9(1)(a) of the Endangered Species Act.
