The Role of Incentive-Based Mechanisms for Conservation Efforts in Ontario

Nathan Adams29th November 2016EES3002H

My Question

My Question

My Question

Word ‘incentive’ only mentioned twice in the entire SARA

Background

4 Main Types of Market-Mechanisms for Conservation Efforts in Ontario

1. Conservation Easements (Tax Incentive)

2. Biodiversity Offsetting (Compensation)

3. Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk (Federal Funding)

4. Natural Areas Conservation Program (Purchasing Land of Conservation Value)

Objectives

Objective 1:To qualitatively assess whether the use of incentive-based approaches toward conserving biodiversity in Ontario has been effective

Objective 2:To discuss the extent at which market-based incentives are utilized for conservation efforts in Ontario

MethodsJuxtaposed data from Government and Technical Reports

Objective 1 (Effectiveness): Area of Land subscribed to aforementioned

market-mechanisms

Number of Projects subscribed to aforementioned market-mechanisms

Objective 2 (Extent of Use): Change in Subscribed Land Area/Number of

Projects from 2002-2016

Results (1)Conservation Easements

Results (2)Natural Areas Conservation Program

Area of Land Conserved (ha) through the NACP (nation-wide) between 2008-2015

Results (3)

Biodiversity Offsetting in Ontario

Data Deficient

Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk in Ontario

118 Projects in 2009 125 Projects in 2016

Conclusion (1)Objective 1 (Effectiveness)

Conclusion (2)Objective 2 (Extent of Use)

Any Questions?Thank you