Contents

Executive Summary

1.0 Background

1.1 Introduction

1.2 How to use this document

1.3 Study Purpose

1.4 Study Process

1.5 Campus and Community Engagement

1.6 Michi Saagiig and Indigenous Engagement: From Collaboration and Partnership

2.0 Campus Context

2.1 The Story of the Land

2.2 History of the Campus

2.3 The Symons Campus Today

2.4 Academic Mission

2.5 Board Strategic Objectives (2016–2022)

2.6 Trent University Studies and Plans

2.7 Peterborough and the Surrounding Community

2.8 Regulatory and Guidance Framework

2.9 The Big Picture

2.10 The Role of the TLNAP

3.0 Vision and Guiding Principles

3.1 Guiding Principles

3.2 Anishinaabeg Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom): Guiding Principles

3.3 Our Responsibility to Future Generations

4.0 Framework Plan

4.1 Structural Elements of the Plan

5.0 Otonabee River

5.1 Significance of the Otonabee River

5.2 Watershed and Ecological Function

6.0 The University Green Network

6.1 Management of the UGN

6.2 Composition of the UGN

6.2.1 Wetlands

6.2.2 Woodlands

6.2.3 Open Country Habitats

6.2.4 Buffers

6.2.5 Wildlife Corridors

6.2.6 Regenerative Agriculture

6.2.7 Demonstration

6.2.8 Naturalized Green Space

6.2.9 Manicured Quads

6.2.10 Natural and Manicured Sports Fields

6.3 Infusing Nature in Built-up Areas

7.0 The University Districts

7.0.1 Campus Core

7.0.2 Seniors Village

7.0.3 Cleantech Commons

7.0.4 The Peninsula and East Bank Lands

7.1 Towards a Regenerative Future

7.2 Interface with Natural Areas and Features

7.3 Nature-Inclusive Design

7.4 Low Impact Development Strategies

7.5 Gathering and Recreational Spaces

7.6 Building Siting, Massing, and Orientation

7.7 Universal Accessibility

7.8 Placemaking and Storytelling

8.0 Mobility and University Entrances

8.1 Mobility Framework

8.2 Mobility Objectives

8.3 Complete Streets

8.4 University Entrances

8.5 Parking Areas

8.6 Access and Servicing

9.0 Introduction

10.0 Context for the Stewardship Plan

10.1 History of the Land

10.2 Evolution of the Nature Areas

11.0 Vision and Goals for the Nature Areas

12.0 Nature Areas Boundary Review

12.0.1 Trent Nature Areas

13.0 Existing Conditions - General Characterization

14.0 Systems-Based Approach to Management of the Nature Areas

14.1 Systems-Level Plan

14.2 Management Plans

15.0 Nature Areas Management Categories

15.0.1 Universal Uses

15.0.2 Category-Specific Direction

15.0.3 Ecological Reserve

15.0.4 Conservation Area

15.0.5 Cultural Area

15.0.6 Regenerative Agricultural Area

16.0 Taking Action

16.1 Targets and Metrics

16.2 Priorities and Actions

17.0 A Trent-Specific Approach

17.1 Who’s Involved?

17.2 Approach to Engagement

18.0 Stewardship of the University Green Network and Nature Areas

18.1 A Connected Natural Network

18.2 Developing a System-Level Plan

18.3 Developing Nature Area Management Plans

18.4 Guidance for Modifying the Trent Nature Area Boundaries

19.0 Campus Planning

19.1 The Development Process

19.2 Project Coordination

19.3 Unfolding a Long-Term Vision

19.4 Environmental Study During the Development Process

19.5 Recommended Studies

19.6 The Mitigation Hierarchy

19.6.1 Sequential Steps of the Mitigation Hierarchy

19.6.2 Mitigation Hierarchy in the Decision-Making Process

19.6.3 Ecological Buffers as Part of the Mitigation Strategy

19.6.4 Considerations for Restoration / Rehabilitation, Replication, and Compensation

19.6.5 Timing and Order of Work(s)

20.0 Monitoring the Plan

20.1 Reporting Process

20.2 Understanding Our Impact

21.0 Plan Review and Updates

Appendix A: The System-Level Plan (Preliminary Terms of Reference)

Appendix B: Nature Area Management Plans (Preliminary Terms of Reference)

Part 1: Foundation of the Plan

Part 2a: Campus Vision and Framework

Part 2b: Campus Vision and Framework

Part 3: Nature Areas Stewardship Plan

Part 4: Towards Implementation

Contents

Acknowledgements & Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Part 1: Foundation of the Plan

1.0 Background

2.0 Campus Context

Part 2a: Campus Vision and Framework

3.0 Vision and Guiding Principles

4.0 Framework Plan

5.0 Otonabee River

6.0 The University Green Network

Part 2b: Campus Vision and Framework

7.0 The University Districts

8.0 Mobility and University Entrances

Part 3: Nature Areas Stewardship Plan

9.0 Introduction

10.0 Context for the Stewardship Plan

11.0 Vision and Goals for the Nature Areas

12.0 Nature Areas Boundary Review

13.0 Existing Conditions - General Characterization

14.0 Systems-Based Approach to Management of the Nature Areas

15.0 Nature Areas Management Categories

16.0 Taking Action

Part 4: Towards Implementation

17.0 A Trent-Specific Approach

18.0 Stewardship of the University Green Network and Nature Areas

19.0 Campus Planning

20.0 Monitoring the Plan

21.0 Plan Review and Updates

Appendix A: The System-Level Plan (Preliminary Terms of Reference)

Appendix B: Nature Area Management Plans (Preliminary Terms of Reference)

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