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Environmental Benefits:

The Greenbelt naturally provides $3.2 billion per year in ecosystem services, including flood protection, storm water management and water purification.

 

78 species-at-risk make the Greenbelt their home.

 

The Greenbelt absorbs 71 million tons of carbon per year, the equivalent of 56.5 million cars.

 

Farming Benefits:

750,000 acres of farmland are protected. 

 

Greenbelt Farmers received 68% more revenue per acre than the average Ontario farm.

 

 Economic Benefits:

The Greenbelt creates $9.6 billion of economic impact every year.

Inside the Greenbelt, 177,700 jobs rely on land-based income.

 

      

Source: www.greenbelt.ca