Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Appendix 3 – Surrey 2050

adaptation to the impacts of climate change

D7.1.4 Target ecologically significant lands when protecting land in the GIN .

D7.1.5 Integrate wildlife crossing mitigation considerations into drainage culvert upgrades in keeping with the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy .

D7.1.6 Increase biodiversity values through implementation of the Biodiversity Design Guidelines , development permitting, public education and relevant bylaws.

D7.1.8 Provide property owners with guidance on retaining habitat and native plant species.

D7.1.9 Pursue opportunities to partner with other levels of government, neighbouring jurisdictions, private land interests and community groups to protect lands through other means, in such areas as: a. Sensitive ecosystems; b. Critical habitat for species at risk; c. Forested escarpments along the Fraser River; and d. Forested floodplains.

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