The Essex Region Conservation Authority wants to hear from you as it launches a survey gauging public feedback on conservation areas in the region.
The online survey asks what conservation areas you visit and your thoughts on different objectives.
So far, the strategy identifies three main goals. They are public access to conservation areas, protecting and enhancing natural areas, and collaborating with the community.
"Part of this strategy discusses the objectives that will inform ERCA's decision-making related to the lands it owns, controls, or wishes to acquire," said Director of Conservation Services Kevin Money.
The conservation authority has to develop a strategy to conserve, protect, and rehabilitate natural areas under new changes to the Conservation Authorities Act.
"Conservation areas are vital for their natural capital and for their ability to support the mental and physical well-being of the community," added Money. "We wanted to ensure that the important feedback from the users of these outdoor places was included as we develop this strategy."
The survey is available until August 23, and the strategy should be complete by the end of the year.