Analysis of Present and Future Carbon Storage in the Forests of the Credit River Watershed
Using inventory data, the total tons of carbon stored in Credit River watershed’s forests and plantations was estimated, and predicted up to 2030.
Using inventory data, the total tons of carbon stored in Credit River watershed’s forests and plantations was estimated, and predicted up to 2030.
This study uses two case study locations in Peel Region to make a business case for the management of natural assets under various risk and climate change scenarios. Appendices 1-3 of the report describe the Rapid Condition Assessment Methodology developed by CVC.
A factsheet summarizing results of estimates of current and future carbon stored by forests and plantations in the Credit River watershed.
Carbon Storage in Forests within the Credit River Watershed Continue Reading
A summary of ecosystem services and valuation of these services in the Credit River Watershed.
This manual on the Greenbelt-specific Environmental Benefit Index (EBI) is to measure changes in ecosystem services as a result of landowners undertaking specific wetland restoration activities.
The study reviews economic fundamentals of reverse auctions (RAs) and Environmental Benefit Indices (EBIs) used in the USA, Australia, and Canada. The study also recommends a framework for a Greenbelt-specific wetland restoration EBI that includes biological, hydrological, and social benefits.
A factsheet summarizing CVC study of real estate values in Mississauga to quantify the monetary value that residents place on living near green space.
Impacts of Natural Features on Property Values Factsheet Continue Reading
Through surveys of landowners, this report: (i) documents landowner wetland management history; (ii) understands landowner preferences and attitudes about wetlands and the ecosystem services they provide; (iii)
assesses the willingness of landowners to implement wetland restoration or enhancement on their
property; and (iv) evaluates landowner preferences for compensation.
A factsheet summarizing CVC study of rural landowners (farm and non-farm) in the Credit River watershed to determine: 1. how they manage wetlands on their properties; 2. their attitudes towards wetlands and the ecosystem services they provide; 3. their willingness to take on wetland restoration or enhancement projects; and 4. their preference for incentives to take on such projects.
Landowner Wetland Management and Incentives for Wetland Restoration – Factsheet Continue Reading
CVC retained Beacon Environmental Limited with Green Analytics and Associated Engineering to develop reasonable and defensible life cycle cost estimates for the creation, restoration or rehabilitation and long-term management of selected natural assets.
A factsheet summarizing that Credit Valley Conservation and the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation have developed a Wetland Restoration Environmental Benefit Index (EBI) to help conservation practitioners measure the benefits of potential wetland restoration projects.
Measuring the Benefits of Wetland Restoration Factsheet Continue Reading
To guide and standardize the use of tools, methods, and resources for conducting carbon assessments across Southern Ontario.
Natural Asset Carbon Assessment Guide and Toolbox (NACAGT) Continue Reading
CVC study assessed the value of the ecosystem services provided by natural capital (i.e. natural assets) in the Credit River Watershed.
A factsheet summarizing CVC study that assessed the value of the ecosystem services provided by natural capital (i.e. natural assets) in the Credit River Watershed.
Report outlining key demographic census-based data across CVC’s jurisdiction.
Socio-Demographic Profile of the Credit River Watershed Continue Reading
This study evaluates the increase in the value of properties proximal to natural features (i.e.,
ravines and upland green space).
The Credit Watershed: Property Value Appreciation: Impacts of Natural Features Continue Reading
This report assesses the economic value of the Credit River fishery, and specifically, angling activity.
The study uses a survey of residents in the Credit River Watershed to determine exactly how natural areas contribute to their wellbeing. These include the role of natural areas in the provision of ecosystem services which maintain or enhance human well-being, and in the provision of physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
A factsheet summarizing a survey of residents in the Credit River watershed to determine exactly how natural areas contribute to their wellbeing.
A factsheet on the value the benefits of groundwater for local residents and businesses in the upper Credit River Watershed.
The Value of Groundwater in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet Continue Reading
A factsheet summarizing a study by Credit Valley Conservation to estimate the economic value of the Credit River’s recreational fishery, and specifically, angling activity.
The Value of Recreational Fishing on the Credit River Factsheet Continue Reading