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Guidelines for Preparing a Stewardship Plan

Published by City of Toronto

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Type
Guide
Published by
City of Toronto
Date
November 27, 2020
Also called
Guidelines for Preparing a Stewardship Plan (Ravine and Natural Feature Protection)
Form reference
ravine and natural feature protection (RNFP) by-law, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter (MCC) 658
For
owner
Building types
All building types
Pages
6
Agencies
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Instruments
Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 658

Overview

Version 1.0 of the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation guidelines on preparing a stewardship plan — restoration, enhancement, forest management or planting — for land inside the area protected by the ravine and natural feature protection by-law, Municipal Code Chapter 658. It covers the benefits of a stewardship plan on private property, professional preparation, plan approval and pre-application consultation, then the seven parts of the plan itself: site description, map of site conditions, assessment of opportunities and constraints, goals and strategies, implementation, schedule and monitoring, and the checklist.

What it covers

  • Purpose
  • Stewardship Plan Benefits
  • Professional Preparation
  • Stewardship Plan Approval Required
  • Pre-Application Consultation
  • Stewardship Plan Requirements
  • 1. Site Description
  • 2. Map of Site Conditions
  • 3. Assessment of Stewardship Opportunities and Constraints
  • 4. Statement of Goals, Objectives and Strategies
  • 5. Implementation of Strategies
  • 6. Implementation Schedule, Maintenance and Monitoring/Reporting
  • 7. Stewardship Plan Checklist
  • Additional Information
  • Approved By
  • Contact
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