OFA recommends that Ontario adopt a clear, science-based, and practical regulatory framework for the Species Conservation Act, 2025, including transparent criteria for determining when activities require registration versus permits, a publicly available registry of eligible activities, and a mechanism for farmers to obtain advance compliance guidance . They urge the government to recognize generally accepted agricultural and livestock practices as low-risk and exempt them from permitting, while ensuring listing and habitat decisions remain evidence-based and avoid unnecessary impacts on farmland . OFA further calls for consistent farmer representation throughout species listing, habitat mapping, and conservation planning to ensure workable, effective outcomes that protect species while maintaining viable farm operations and Ontario’s agricultural productivity.