Types of Conservation Land

The category Community Conservation Lands is restricted to non-profit charitable conservation organizations and conservation authorities. If you are not one of these types of agency, then you are not eligible to apply under this category.

On December 10, 2004, the government announced the reinstatement of the Community Conservation Lands (CCL) category (formerly called 'other conservation lands'). The category applies to lands owned by eligible conservation organizations and conservation authorities.

Details of the announcement can be found in the following documents:

• News Release (PDF, 26 KB)
• Backgrounder (PDF, 31 KB)

To be an eligible organization (non-CA), you must be a registered charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and have at least one primary corporate objective related to natural heritage conservation.

Eligibility criteria for the new category are outlined in Ontario Regulation 388/04 under the Assessment Act. Agencies interested in applying under this category should review this regulation. To review the regulation, go to the Ontario government's Source Law database (part of e-Laws) , and type in 388/04.

CCL is unlike the other categories under CLTIP, for organizations must establish the eligibility of a property as defined under O. Reg. 388/04. Application packages, consisting of an application, mapping and supporting documentation, must be filed by July 31 of the previous tax year. For more clarification, details and applications, contact the CLTIP.

All lands submitted for consideration under this category must meet the natural heritage protection objectives of the CLTIP. Lands in a non-natural state, previously or currently subjected to activities inconsistent with the program's protection mandate or that currently generate revenue through use of the natural resources, are not eligible for inclusion under CLTIP. Lands currently under the MFTIP must clearly demonstrate that past MF objectives, activities and existing site conditions conform to CLTIP policies.

• Ontario government's Source Law database (part of e-Laws) , and type in 388/04