Support is provided by planners reporting to zone offices.
The section provides direction, monitoring and reporting on long range planning, resource management, research and information needs for the provincial park system. The following descriptions define the section's responsibilities in support of Ontario Parks. Parks regularly assesses statutory needs for provincial parks and ecological reserves, and participates in legislative reform as required. Regulations Ontario Parks leads the updating and administration of provincial parks regulations. Policy Ontario Parks leads in the review and development of policies for the planning and management of provincial parks.