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In Thorold Ontario there is currently a dispute about developing on a piece of
property that has 30 acres of Carolinian Forest.  The developer has agreed to
allow the city to keep 10 acres as park however the other 20 acres will be 
developed into a subdivision.  There are no provisions for linking the 10 
acres to other nearby wilderness areas.  The subdivision will surround the
woodlot not allowing the wildlife access to migrate.  Currently the land is
zoned as agricultural but the land will be rezoned and the developer has said
that they would be willing to sell the other 20 acres for 5 million dollars.
The problem is that the woodlot is not provincially significant so it cannot
be protected by provincial laws and the development is under the old planning
legislation.  However, it is one of the last remaining pieces of Carolinian
Forest within the Niagara Region.  We are looking for any information about
policies or similar situations that we could use to help save the forest.  
Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  The city council is not supportive 
in protecting the entire forest so we definately need help.  Your immediate 
response to this issue would be greatly appreciated.

		Sincerely,
			Friends of the Richmond Street Forest

Please respond to Shelley Gronski
sgronski@dewey.ed.brocku.ca

Brock University
Faculty of Education