Algoma Headwaters Signature Site


Book Description

"Algoma Headwaters is one of nine signature sites in Ontario established in 1999. Signature sites were identified for their range of natural and recreational values, and their potential to contribute to future recreation and tourism. This management plan guides the resource stewardship, operations, and development of the Algoma Headwaters Signature Site, and may be reviewed and revised to address changing issues or conditions, as necessary. This plan pertains to the entire Algoma Headwaters Signature Site, and incorporates management of the four protected areas it contains: Algoma Headwaters Provincial Park, Goulais River Provincial Park, Aubinadong -- Nushatogaini Rivers Provincial Park, and the Ranger North Conservation Reserve. This plan reflects the intent of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) / Ontario Parks to protect heritage features and values, and to maintain and develop high quality opportunities for outdoor recreation and heritage appreciation for the residents of Ontario and visitors to the province. It frames the management of the four protected areas around their designation, goals, and objectives. In addition, it outlines a prioritized phase-in for the implementation of the direction contained in the plan, with the intent to provide a level of service to visitors in this protected area. A summary of the public consultation carried out during the planning process is also contained in this plan."--Document.




Algoma Headwaters:


Book Description

Algoma Headwaters Signature Site is a 60,000-hectare protected area encompassing three provincial parks and one conservation reserve located about 90 kilometres north-east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. These terms of reference identify the tasks to be accomplished, the roles & responsibilities of the project manager & planning team, the significant planning issues & opportunities to be addressed, and the planning schedule for the strategy that will guide the protection & management of resources, visitor use, and overall development within the Site. It also reviews the planning rationale, the planning history of the Site area, and the features of the planning area and of each of the Site's protected areas.







Algoma Headwaters Signature Site:


Book Description

The Algoma Headwaters Signature Site is located about 90 kilometres north-east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It encompasses an important group of interconnected protected areas totalling about 60,000 hectares: Algoma Headwaters Provincial Park, Goulais River Provincial Park, Aubinadong Nushatogaini Rivers Provincial Park, and Ranger North Conservation Reserve. The Site is one of a number of such sites established to collectively provide examples of Ontario's distinctive natural heritage. This document reflects the province's intent to protect heritage features & values and to maintain & develop high quality opportunities for outdoor recreation & heritage appreciation at the Site. It first reviews the features of the Site, the planning topics identified in meetings & public consultations, the provincial protected area policy context, protected area policies applied to provincial parks & conservation reserves, and the goal & objectives for the Algoma Headwaters Signature Site. It then describes the Site boundaries, access, & land use and sets out directions for zoning policies, resource stewardship policies, provision & operation of services & facilities for public use, park development, and strategy amendment & review. The final chapter summarizes public consultation that was undertaken as part of the planning process. Includes glossary.







Algoma Headwaters Terms of Reference


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The protected area includes 3 new provincial parks and an existing conservation reserve, they are : Algoma Headwaters Provincial Park (natural environment class) ; Goulais River Provincial Park and Aubinadong-Nushatogaini River Provincial Park ; Ranger North Conservation Reserve.




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