The term prominent Escarpment slope is not defined in the Niagara Escarpment Plan. However, Escarpment brow, tow and slope are defined and have been used as the meaning of prominent Escarpment slope when considering development proposals that encroach on the Escarpment slope in the Escarpment Recreation Areas.In March 2003, the Niagara Escarpment Commission passed a motion to adopt thisinterpretation and approach to defining prominent escarpment slopes in the Escarpment Recreation Area.Prominent Escarpment Slopes (Word 94KB)