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The City’s approach to natural areas protection through policy and process improvements is reviewed, refined, and formalized, as needed.
GP1.1Protect prioritized natural areas through policies and processes
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- 2029
1.1.1 Natural Area Policy and Process
Description: Develop a policy framework for the identification, prioritization, conservation and designation of natural areas.
Status: A municipal scan of natural area policy tools and processes was conducted and the current state of natural areas policy in Saskatoon was identified.
The Natural Area Policy Framework was prepared and presented to the Planning, Development, and Community Services Committee in January 2024. It included a summary of engagement to date, a summary of the current state of natural area conservation in Saskatoon within the context of the City's planning framework, and identified options for policy tools that could be explored. Following the report, the project has focused on engagement, gathering feedback from stakeholders, and project refinements. Public reporting is planned in 2026.
Green Pathways Timeline: Development to start in 2022. Operationalize between 2029-2031.
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Information updated 11/05/2026