Title

Impacts of the Greenbelt Plan on the Agricultural Industry, Case Study: Town of Erin, Wellington County

Author

Robert Dwayne Evans, Western University

Date of Award

4-1-2007

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Sancton, Andrew

Geographical Areas

Erin, Wellington County, Greater Golden Horseshoe

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of the Greenbelt Plan on the agricultural industry in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area. An analysis of agricultural data from the 2001 Census and interviews with farmers living both within and outside of the Greenbelt Area in the lower-tier municipality of Erin were conducted. The findings reveal that the Greenbelt Plan does not have a negative impact on the agricultural industry in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and many participants cited the positive effects of the legislation.

Recommended Citation

Evans, Robert Dwayne, "Impacts of the Greenbelt Plan on the Agricultural Industry, Case Study: Town of Erin, Wellington County" (2007). MPA Major Research Papers. 64.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/64