Valuing our Ravines in Toronto

City Council member Josh Matlow wrote in a recent newsletter

Toronto Moves Forward with Ravine Strategy Implementation Plan

“Toronto’s unique ravine system is one of our greatest and greenest assets. The scale and scope of this urban green space system – over 300 km and 11,000 hectares – makes Toronto the envy of urban areas across the world. In Midtown, we're lucky to have several ravines that offer peaceful escape from our busy lives. That's why I'm pleased that City Council unanimously adopted the Toronto Ravine Strategy implementation plan this week. 

Ravines contain 87 per cent of Toronto's environmentally significant areas, as well as forests and wetlands, and significant plant and animal species. Unfortunately, this critical part of our green infrastructure is threatened by invasive species, climate change, and direct impacts from resident use.

This action strategy wouldn't have happened without advocacy from passionate residents in our community and across the city.”

This is good news, To keep it happening, citizen input is required.