Purpose of the Strategy - Provides direction for future land securement.

The Strategy:

• Provides staff with a framework for recommending land to the Board
• Serves as a point of reference for funding partners
• Ensures the wise use of public funds 

Land Securement Strategy 

SNC’s Land Securement Strategy will be based on five core principles:

1. Lands providing environmental benefit

2. Lands providing social benefit

3. Lands providing economic benefit

4. Lands providing the protection of people and property from natural hazards

5. Lands with a geographic location which ensures a fair distribution of assets throughout the jurisdiction

 SNC will work with willing property owners, Municipalities, and partners to acquire the best possible land for conservation. A case-by-case assessment will be undertaken, to determine the quality and significance of all properties considered for securement. SNC will prioritize the protection of lands by holding title (fee simple) either through donation or purchase, and work with conservation partners when easements or covenants are desirable.

The greatest growth potential in land securement may occur in land donation. This method of land owner-ship should be viewed as both an opportunity and service to property owners. SNC actively encourages donations of land, with such gifts often qualifying as charitable.

Please click here to download the Full Land Securement Strategy.