This project examines agricultural systems planning in Oxford County, including agricultural land preservation, rural development pressures, and implementation of Ontario's Provincial Planning Statement (2024).
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Figure 1. Existing land use conditions in Oxford County. The map highlights the spatial distribution of agricultural lands, natural heritage features, settlement areas, and other land use classifications. Understanding these patterns is essential for agricultural systems planning, as they influence agricultural land preservation, growth management, environmental conservation, and long-term rural economic development. Data were sourced from Ontario's Geographic Land Information and Mapping Resource (GLIMR).