These farm fields, now fallow, act as buffers to safeguard the central forest, preventing roadway contaminates and pollutants from harming it. With the current development plan, the city of Guelph plans to cover the fields with asphalt and concrete, forcing runoff into the woods and waterways, which would slowly kill the forest.
by Matthew LowellThe Dominion is a monthly paper published by an incipient network of independent journalists in Canada. It aims to provide accurate, critical coverage that is accountable to its readers and the subjects it tackles. Taking its name from Canada's official status as both a colony and a colonial force, the Dominion examines politics, culture and daily life with a view to understanding the exercise of power.