Agriculture & Environment

Agriculture

Halton Region is home to an active and vibrant farming industry that includes a wide range of farming types, including livestock operations, cash crops, fruit and vegetable growers, horse farms, nurseries and more. 

Information and resources:

• Agricultural Community Development Fund - Halton Region provides support for agricultural organizations to undertake projects that help deliver Regional objectives and policies.
• Halton Agricultural Advisory Committee (HAAC) - Volunteer representatives from agricultural organizations and the farm community provide advice on matters that could impact Halton's agricultural industry.
• GTA Agricultural Action Plan - Halton Region is actively involved in this initiative to help keep our agricultural industry competitive given the economic, land use, and labour pressures that our farmers face.

Environment

Within Halton, 52% of land areas are protected from urban development, and more than 10,000 acres of forested or conservation sites are in public ownership.

The Greenlands System is used to identify areas where some level of protection is needed. The goal of this system is to permanently maintain an interconnected system of natural areas and open spaces that will preserve areas of significant ecological value. 

Information and resources:

• Environmentally Sensitive Areas
• Quarries
• Regional Forests
• Stewardship
• Halton Region's Tree By-Law
• Halton Regional Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee - The goal of the committee is to advise and assist the Region with respect to the implementation of the Forest Management Plan.
• Ecological & Environmental Advisory Committee (EEAC) - The EEAC advises and assists the Region with respect to the management and conservation of the natural environment of Halton.