Parks Canada and partners work to restore ecological connectivity in the Frontenac Arch region through ethical space and co-governance
November 22 2024, 18:55
Frontenac Arch, Ontario – Parks Canada is working in collaboration with Indigenous partners, The Nature Conservancy of Canada and private landowners to restore ecological connectivity in the Frontenac Arch region through a new initiative called “ethical space”.
The Frontenac Arch is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and a globally significant area for biodiversity. The region is home to a diversity of habitats, including forests, wetlands, and grasslands. However, the landscape has been fragmented by human activities, such as roads and development.
“Ethical space” is a planning approach that seeks to balance the needs of conservation with the needs of human communities. The goal is to create a landscape where natural areas are connected and where people can live and work sustainably.
“There is a need to find a new way of thinking about how we manage our natural resources,” said Parks Canada’s superintendent of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve, Elaine Sandy. “Ethical space is a way of doing that. It’s about finding ways to share the landscape with nature.”
“We all need to work together to conserve the Frontenac Arch,” said Kevin Thomson, Ontario regional vice-president of The Nature Conservancy of Canada. “Ethical space is a tool that can help us do that.”
The “ethical space” initiative is part of a larger effort to restore ecological connectivity in the Frontenac Arch region. Other initiatives include the creation of conservation corridors and the restoration of natural habitats.
“This is an exciting initiative that has the potential to make a real difference,” saidSandy. “We look forward to working with our partners to implement it.”
Ethical space
Ethical space is a planning approach that seeks to balance the needs of conservation with the needs of human communities. It is based on the principles of:
- Respect: Recognizing the inherent value of all living things and the importance of respecting their needs.
- Equity: Ensuring that the benefits of conservation are shared equitably by all members of society.
- Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The ethical space approach is being applied to a variety of projects in the Frontenac Arch region, including:
- The creation of conservation corridors: Landowners are working with The Nature Conservancy of Canada to create corridors of natural habitat that connect protected areas.
- The restoration of natural habitats: Parks Canada is working with partners to restore natural habitats, such as wetlands and forests.
- The development of sustainable land use practices: Landowners are working to develop sustainable land use practices that minimize their impact on the environment.
Co-governance
Co-governance is a governance model in which Indigenous peoples and government agencies share decision-making authority over natural resources. In the Frontenac Arch region, co-governance is being used to guide the implementation of the “ethical space” initiative.
“Co-governance is essential to the success of this initiative,” said Sandy. “We need to work with Indigenous peoples to ensure that their values and knowledge are reflected in the decisions that we make.”
“We are excited to be working with Parks Canada and The Nature Conservancy of Canada on this initiative,” said Chief R. Donald Maracle of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation. “We believe that ethical space and co-governance are key to creating a sustainable future for the Frontenac Arch.”
The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve
The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Biosphere reserves are areas that are managed to balance the needs of conservation with the needs of human communities.
The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve is located in southeastern Ontario, between Kingston and Ottawa. The region is home to a diversity of habitats, including forests, wetlands, and grasslands. The biosphere reserve is also home to a number of Indigenous communities.
Parks Canada is the lead agency responsible for managing the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. Parks Canada works in collaboration with a variety of partners, including Indigenous peoples, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, and private landowners, to manage the biosphere reserve.
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