Farmers in Meaford are concerned they'll soon have a little less control over what happens with their land.
The Niagara Escarpment Commission wants to add another 100,000 acres to the area they can protect.
Under the proposal, more than half of Meaford would fall under the protection of the commission. It would also affect more of Grey and Bruce Counties.
This means the commission gets a greater say in how the land covered under its mandate is used and developed.
Rob Armstrong, director of planning with the Town of Meaford, says property owners will need to pay attention to any changes.
“They need to be aware of the changes as they may affect their properties and may affect their desire to use their lands.”
The commission was created by the Ontario government to protect the Greenbelt stretching from Tobermory to Niagara Falls. The escarpment was designated a world biosphere reserve in the 1990's.
The commission is accepting feedback on the changes, but time is running out. Written comments must be received by Oct. 31.
Details and maps of the proposed expansion can be found here.
