NCC releases draft plan to guide future use of Gatineau Park

By CBC News Ottawa, August 30, 2020

The National Capital Commission's (NCC) newly released draft master plan for Gatineau Park emphasizes conservation, while at the same time encouraging park users to engage in outdoor activities that are environmentally friendly.

The plan, released Friday, calls for reducing the number of unofficial hiking trails and limiting development to protect sensitive habitats and ecosystems.

It also outlines a strategy to expand the park's boundaries by integrating adjacent NCC-owned land into its territory.

The draft plan was developed after a three-year consultation process where the NCC sought feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, including the park's users, representatives from local Indigenous communities, elected officials and special interest groups.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ncc-draft-master-plan-gatineau-park-1.5704286?ref=mobilerss&cmp=newsletter_CBC%20Ottawa_1643_110158

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