The Planning, Building & Growth Management department is establishing a dedicated Natural Heritage Restoration and Management Program to fund long‑term restoration, maintenance, and monitoring of Brampton’s Natural Heritage System. A $152,000 budget amendment from Reserve #18 will seed a new capital project, offset by returning an equal amount from an existing stormwater asset management project, resulting in a net‑zero impact. Initial activities include maintenance and protective fencing at Loafer’s Lake and Donnelly Ponds, plantings and signage at multiple parks, woodland management at Norton Place, stream enhancements on several creeks, invasive species management, and grant-matching funds for a provincial species conservation application. This program formalizes recurring capital support for ecological restoration and enables the City to co‑fund and leverage external grants. While this report only sets year‑one funding, it indicates ongoing, multi‑site restoration work where environmental consultants, restoration contractors, native plant and materials suppliers, and monitoring/assessment firms can partner with the City on specific projects and on future grant‑funded initiatives.

Program will serve as municipal match for external grants such as MECP Species Conservation Partners...