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Land in Ontario
Ontario is Canada’s second-largest province, covering more than one million square kilometres (415,000 square miles). Of that surface area, land makes up 894,639 square kilometres (344,092 square miles). The land and the resources it contains, such as aggregates, oil, salt, gas and sources of renewable energy, are vital to all residents of the province.
MNR’s Role in Land
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Landowners protect Biodiversity
The Ministry of Natural Resources works with private landowners to protect significant natural heritage features. Through the identification of provincially significant wetlands and unique areas known as ANSI's (areas of natural and scientific interest), the habitats of endangered species and the natural core areas of the Niagara Escarpment, landowners are encouraged to protect these areas through awareness and property tax relief.
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Public Safety
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- Land Eligibility Criteria: Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
- Is there Crown Land for sale?
- When is a Work Permit Required?
Get Involved
- Report Violations on Crown Land If you are witness to a resource violation within Ontario, please call the Ministry of Natural Resources TIPS line at: 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667).
- Ontario’s Environmental Registry … read and comment on recent EBR postings.
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