Why Is Niagara Escarpment Important

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Niagara Escarpment is has many amazing natural and geographical features which are very important to southern Ontario such as:- the vast amounts of forests, farmlands, scenic views, cliffs, quiet streams, wetlands, rolling hills, many waterfalls and caves which are very rare to Southern Ontario. There is also a number of recreational activities which can mainly be found in Southern Ontario for example:- hiking on the Bruce trail, camping, rock climbing, hang gliding, ski resorts, cave exploring, winery tours and picnic areas with beautiful scenic views and many more. Not only has this, the Niagara Escarpment, along with its unique natural features, become a habitat for wildlife, creating an area rich in wildlife and plants. It is also noted for the home to more than 300 birds, many mammal species, reptiles, amphibians and fish and many of these species are endangered in all of Canada.…show more content…
These are not the only reasons the Niagara escarpment is important to Southern Ontario but it is also very important to the Southern Ontario’s economy too. The Niagara Escarpment is an area rich in both renewable and non-renewable resources such as mines and energy. These resources are there because of natural processes that have taken place over millions of years to become of great importance to Ontario’s society and economy. Development of these resources can have serious problems to the environment, cities and farmers, if reserved and used sustainably so it is important to protect the natural escarpment. In conclusion, Niagara Escarpment is very important to Southern Ontario because of all the resources, recreational activities and the biodiversity it has to
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