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.
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Business Case for Natural Assets in the Region of Peel: Benefits to Municipalities and Local Communities
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.
Environmantal Benefit Index for Wetland Restoration on Private Lands in the Greenbelt Region of Ontario, Canada: User Manual
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.
Environmental Benefit Index for Wetland Restoration on Private Lands in the Greenbelt Region of Ontario, Canada: Literature Review and Conceptual Framework
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.
Landowner Views on Wetland Enhancement and Restoration in and Adjacent to The Credit River Watershed
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.
Life Cycle Costing of Restoration and Environmental Management: Costing Natural Assets in Peel Region
The report and the associated spreadsheet provide costing for management and restoration activities for natural assets over their life cycles.
Natural Asset Carbon Assessment Guide and Toolbox (NACAGT)
To guide and standardize the use of tools, methods, and resources for conducting carbon assessments across Southern Ontario.
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Socio-Demographic Profile of the Credit River Watershed
Report outlining key demographic census-based data across CVC’s jurisdiction.
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The Credit Watershed: Property Value Appreciation: Impacts of Natural Features
This study evaluates the increase in the value of properties proximal to natural features (i.e.,
ravines and upland green space).
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The Credit Watershed: Valuation of Angling
This report assesses the economic value of the Credit River fishery, and specifically, angling activity.
The Importance of Ecosystem Services to Human Well-Being in the Credit River Watershed
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.
Valuing Wetlands in Southern Ontario’s Credit River Watershed: Phase I: Wetland Ecosystem Serivces Characterization and Literature Review
This report (phase 1) details valuing wetland ecosystem services in the Credit River Watershed. This report summarizes the literature about: (i) identifying/ quantifying wetland ecosystem services; (ii) assessing the impact that human activities/actions have on these services; and (iii) estimating the economic value provided by these services.
Valuing Wetlands in Southern Ontario’s Credit River Watershed: Phase II: A Contingent Valuation Analysis
This report (phase 2) estimates the value of retaining and restoring wetland services in the Credit River Watershed using the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM).
Wetland Restoration Environmental Benefit Index Calculator (Excel)
This is an Environmental Benefit Index (EBI) calculator developed to measure the benefits of potenital wetland restoration projects.
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