Development has an impact on environmentally sensitive areas, natural features and wildlife habitat. The Ecosystem Managment Study (EMS) provides an update and an enrichment of the City's environmental areas mapping as currently identified in the Official Community Plan ("OCP") for the purpose of identifying areas to be protected from development. This study uses a science‐based approach to identify the Green Infrastructure Network in the City of Surrey. It is the first phase of a broader initiative, originating from the City of Surrey’s Sustainability Charter (2008), to strategically manage the ecosystems throughout the City.
The EMS builds on the existing Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) approach, but expands the focus beyond how development affects identified High, Medium, or Low ESA, to the perspective of a City-wide Green Infrastructure Network where all parts of the City have a role to play in the creation and enhancement of ecological processes. Once completed the EMS will help inform policies and plans and provide current information about the City and its Ecological Health. The second phase of the project will identify management guidelines and strategies to maximize the health and benefits of Surrey’s green infrastructure, and integrate it as a key foundation in the City’s on-going success.
CORPORATE REPORTS
Corporate Report R132 (June 2010) - Update & Public Consultation *NEW*
Corporate Report R209 (November 2009) - Ecosystem Management Study Phase 1 Update
Corporate Report R053 (March 2008) - Update of Environmental Inventory for the OCP Review
NEWS AND UPDATES
Ecosystem Management Study Public Open House - June 24, 2010 *NEW*
EMS Presentation
EMS Public Open House Boards
EMS Response Form - Comment Sheet
DRAFT - EMS Report Book 1 (November 2009)
DRAFT - EMS Report Book 2 (November 2009)
Ecosystem Management Study Public Open House - May 13, 2009
Agenda
Presentation
Welcome Board
Map 1 Vegetation Inventory
Map 2 Sensitive Species Occurrences and Habitats
Map 3 Aquifers, Slope, Watersheds, and Sub-watersheds
Map 4 Green Infrastructure Opportunities
Map 5 Green Infrastructure and Regional Connections
Response Form and Map