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Greenwood Conservation Area in Ajax Greenwood developed as an unincorporated community within the Pickering Township . When the Regional Municipality of Durham was created in 1974, the southern part of Greenwood was merged with Ajax , and the rest of the territory remained with the Township's successor, the town (later city) of Pickering.
As both sites no longer contain garbage, they are excellent candidates for remediation. The conversion to conservation lands was agreed upon during the original sale in the late 1960s. The site will likely increase the size of neighbouring Greenwood Conservation Area (owned by the Town of Ajax, Ontario). [citation needed]
Ajax (/ ˈ eɪ dʒ æ k s /; 2021 population: 126,666) is a waterfront town in Durham Region in Southern Ontario, Canada, located in the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area. [ 1 ] The town is named for HMS Ajax , a Royal Navy cruiser that served in the Second World War .
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), is a conservation authority established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario in 1958. It forms a partnership with the Province of Ontario , the Ministry of Natural Resources , the regional municipality of Durham , and its constituent local municipalities.
The mouth of the stream is located in Ajax. [15] The Duffins Creek drains an area of 283 sq. km., much of which is owned by the government. The federal government owns around 75 sq. km., the provincial government of Ontario owns around 28 sq. km., and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) owns around 23 sq. km. [20]
Protected areas of Canada consist of approximately 12.1 percent of the nation's landmass and freshwater are considered conservation areas, including 11.4 percent designated as protected areas. [1] Approximately 13.8 percent of Canada's territorial waters are conserved, including 8.9 percent designated as protected areas. [ 1 ]
Sep. 23—A new agreement between Clatsop County's largest landowner and the Columbia Land Trust will conserve a productive acreage between Astoria and Seaside for forestry work and ensure access ...
Ashburn is a traditionally agricultural community. Today it is home to Greenwood Mushroom Farm, one of the three largest mushroom farms in Canada. The operation moved its headquarters and main production site from Pickering to Ashburn in 1993. In 2004, the operation employed 220 individuals. [25]