The City of Brampton is committed to protecting our natural heritage system for residents, wildlife and for future generations through restoration and naturalization.
Brampton's three main valley corridors (Credit River and Fletcher's Creek, Etobicoke Creek, and West Humber River) and natural areas have historically faced many ecological issues including severe urban encroachment, loss of biodiversity, increased erosion and degrading water quality.
The City of Brampton works to naturalize and restore the ecology of these spaces, by planting along creek valleys, woodlands, meadows, as well as within neighbouring City parks
Naturalizing and Restoring our Natural Heritage System helps achieve the goals and targets of the Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan, and the
Natural Heritage and Environmental Management Strategy.
Benefits of Naturalization and Restoration
Environmental Benefits
- Increase in plant diversity and building of more resilient plant communities
- Increase in the City’s vegetation and tree canopy cover
- Creation of diverse habitats and food sources for local wildlife
- Creates cooler stream temperatures, improving fish habitats
Cultural / Socioecological Benefits
- Enhances the City’s trail system and increases interest from users (hikers, cyclists, naturalists, etc.)
- Improves health and wellbeing of individuals who visit and spend time in these natural spaces
- Provides a place of refuge during periods of high temperature
Fletcher's Creek Naturalization Project
Before Re-Planting
After Re-Planting
