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With a growing demand for coastal land, it may not be here for future generations to enjoy &#8211; unless legislative protection is secured.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why the trail deserves protection:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are over 14,000 visitors completing over 65,000 hikes a year on the trail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-resident hikers contribute over $3.5 million annually to the local communities along the trail, with tourism a key revenue source.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trail provides recreational facilities to residents and visitors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trail is used for training and educational purposes by community groups including Girl Guides, Scouts, Duke of Edinburgh&#8217;s Award participants and distance runners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What the trail needs protection from:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The long term sustainability of the trail is not a challenge that can be solved by the East Coast Trail Association alone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently only 15 meters of coastline is protected under the Lands Act. 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