Greenlands Challenge

The Ministry of Natural Resources Greenlands Challenge

The Ministry of Natural Resources Greenlands Challenge was a program that helped organizations secure privately held lands with significant natural heritage features, with a focus on southern Ontario.

The Greenlands Challenge was a competitive funding program. Ontario organizations such as land trusts, conservation authorities and municipalities were invited to apply to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Funding provided was generally required to be matched by the applicant.

Only direct purchase price costs to secure the lands were eligible for funding through this program.

Through the Greenlands Challenge, the Ministry of Natural Resources helped conserve Ontario's biodiversity and natural heritage. The program was part of the ministry's broader Land Securement Program.

The Greenlands Challenge program is not being offered in fiscal year 2011/12.