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Home My WebLink AboutReforestation & Land Use Advisory Board 1977 ~ E-1 (F the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes ~ --- ----- ---- ------- ------------------ ---- REFORESTATION & LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD WED-MAY-25-l977 #1/77 ------ --- - The Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Wednesday, May 25, 1977, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman E.V. Kolb Vice Chairman L. Beckett Members S.W. Caldwell G. Gardhouse E. Knox E. Lemon G. Ratcliff Ministry of Natural Resources D. McDermott Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs Dir. - Planning & Policy W.A. McLean Adm. - CLM Division P.B. Flood Technician Forestry D. Dyce ABSENT WER~ Members H.I. Bell R.E. Bell A.A. Wall G.A. Williams MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/76 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: S.W. Caldwell RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/76 be adopted, as presented; and further THAT the staff be complimented on the excellent tour following the joint meeting of the Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board and the Conservation Areas Advisory Board he1d'on October 27, 1976. CARRIED; BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES CONSERVATION SERVICES BROCHURE The staff distributed copies of the new Conservation Services br~chure. Res. #2 Moved by: E. Knox Seconded by: S.W. Caldwell RESOLVED THAT: The staff be requested to distribute the Conservation Services brochure to Municipal Offices, Libraries, Agricultural Representative Office, Ministry of Natural Resources Offices and other appropriate locations, in order to ensure wide-spread distribut- ion. CARRIED; E-2 -2- STAFF PROGRESS REPORT ~le staff presented a Progress Report to date and a number of items contained in the report were discussed. Res. #3 Moved by: E. Knox Seconded by: IIo Beckett RESOLVED THAT: ~1e Staff Progress Report be received and filed. CARRIED; STORM ~vATER MANAGEMENT ~1e Board Members discussed the increasing number of storm water detention ponds being proposed in new sub-divisions. The management of these ponds is of ext~eme importance and it was felt that sl)me effort should be made to properly landscape these areas. Res. tt4 Moved by: G. Gardhouse Seconded by: E. Lemon THE BO.Z\RD RECOMMENDS THAT: Where municipalities are proposing the construction of storm water management ponds, the municipalities be encouraged to recommend that the adjacent lands be planted with trees and wildlife shrubs and provision for such plantings be made a part of sub-division agreements. CARRIED; MR. RATCLIFF outlined for the Members problems 'on. certain streams because of the number of ponds being constructed on either the stream or waters being taken from the streams for by-pass ponds. THE BOARD REQUESTED THE STAFF to investigate this matter and to prepare a report for consideration of the Board. OPERATION DOORSTEP ANGLING The staff presented a report on Operation Doorstep Angling - a project to examine the fishery resource of the waters within the Authority's area of jurisdiction, the angler use of this resource and recommendations fo~ improving and promoting angling. Res. #5 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by S.W. Caldwell RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on Operation Doorstep Angling be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Funds be provided in the 1978 Conservat- ion Services budget for experimental stream enhancement work by the Authority staff in the Albion Hills Conservation Area. CARRIED; STREAMBANK EROSION CONTROL FISlIING IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES The staff presented a report on the extension of the existing stream- bank erosion control to include the construction of structures to improve fish habitat. Res. #6 Moved by: G. Gardhouse . Seconded by: E. Knox , -3- E-3 RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on streambank erosion control be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Erosion Control budget be increased in 1978 in order that the programme may be expanded to include fisheries improvement procedures. CARRIED; CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAMME The staff presented a summary of the water quality monitoring programme at the Claireville Conservation Area for the years 1974 and 1975, as submitted by the Consultants, James F. MacLaren Limited. Res. #7 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: S.W. Caldwell RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on the water quality monitoring programme at the Claireville Conservation Area be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The water quality monitoring programme at the C1aireville Conservation Area be continued; and THAT the interval be changed from an annual monitoring to a five- year cycle; and further THAT the firm of James F. MacLaren Limited continue to carry out the analysis of the data collected. CARRIED; REFORESTATION, FARM TREE AND WILDLIFE SHRUB PLANTING PROGRAMMES The staff presented a report indicating the trends over the past several years regarding the planting of reforestation trees, farm trees and wildlife 'shrubs. The report advised that the number of requests for reforestation had declined considerably during the past few years, whereas the demand for farm trees and wildlife shrubs was increasing. Mr. McDermott of the Ministry of Natural Resources provided the Board Members with some information on trees being planted by the Ministry within the Authority's area of jurisdiction under the Woodlands Improvement Act. Res. #8 Moved by: G. Gardhouse Seconded by: L. Beckett RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on reforestation, farm tree and wildlife shrub planting programmes be received, together with Mr. McDermott's information on tree plantings by the Ministry of Natural Resources; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The staff be requested to investigate the feasibility of enlarging the Authority's nursery, to increase prOduction of farm trees and wildlife shrub stock, in order that these two programmes may be expanded to meet the demand. CARRIED; PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1978 The 1978 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented. Res. ~9 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: E. Knox E-4 -4- RESOLVED THAT: The 1978 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Con- servation Services Section of the Conservation Land Management Division, dated May 24, 1977, be approved in principle; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TI1AT: The 1978 Preliminary Budget Estimates . for the Conservation Land Management Division, Conservation Services Section, as appended as Schedule IIA" of these Minutes, be included in the 1978 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED; 1979-1982 MULTI-YEAR FORECAST Mr. Flood presented the 1979-1982 Multi-Year Forecast for the Conservation Services Section o.f the Conservation Land Management Division, dated May 24, 1977. Res. tHO Moved by: L. Beckett Seconded by: s.w. Caldwell RESOLVED THAT: The 1979-1982 Multi-Year Forecast be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1979-1982 Multi-Year Forecast for the Conservation Services Section of the Conservation Land Management Division, dated May 24, 1977, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minu tes, be included in the 1979-1982 Multi-Year Forecast of the Authority. CARRIED; THE TREES ACT At Meeting #2/76 of the Board, the staff was requested to prepare a report on The Trees Act and an outline of some of the policies of municipalities in the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority regarding the planting and preservation of trees. The staff submitted a report advising that the Ontario Shade Tree Council and Dr. John Andresan, Director of Urban Forestry Studies Programme, University of Toronto, were both involved in similar studies. A review of all relevant legislation applicable to urban tree manage- ment and to provide for the reform of tree legislation and to propose a model tree by-law that can be adapted to local use is being carried out. A comprehensive brochure on urban tree manage- ment is being prepared. As soon as these studies have been com- pleted they will be made available to the Authority and the staff will review their relevance to the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority. Res. #f1l Moved by: G. Ratcliff Seconded by: E. Lemon RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on urban forestry management be received. CARRIED; AGREEMENT FOREST - ANNUAL REPORT Mr. D. McDermott, Ministry of Natural Resources, presented the Annual Report regarding The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Con- servation Authority forests managed under agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, covering the period April 1, 1975 to March 31, 1976. The report included a financial statement, a summary of activities and proposed ~ctivities in 1977. Res. IH2 Moved by: E. I<nox Seconded by: G. Gardhouse -5- E-5 RESOLVED THAT: The Annual Report on Agreement Forest, as presented by Mr. D. McDermott, Ministry of Natural Resources, be received with appreciation. CARRIED; NEW BUSINESS Res. 11:13 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: G. Gardhouse RESOLVED '!HAT: The staff be commended for the excellent reports submitted for the consideration of the Board. CARRIED; ADJOURl'-lMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m., May 25. . E.V. Kolb K.G. Hiqqs Chairman Secretary-Treasurer 1m ~ 9 I 1978 BUDGET ESTIMATES la ~ '8 ~ PROGRAM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - RIVER BANK EROSION (W3) ; PURPOSE: To implement a program of river bank stabilization, including fish habitat improvement on upstream river courses on private lands. 1978 OBJECTIVES: To continue the Conservation Land Management program for upstream river bank stabilization on private lands, and to carry out stream enhancement work to promote superior fish habitat in those streams that have potential. FUNDING: This is a shared program, receiving a 50% grant on the net expenditures from the Province of Ontarioi the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities . and revenues from this assistance program. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: ,Budget has been increased to accommodate stream enhancement for fish habitat on private lands, in co-ordination with the erosion control works. Revenue has also been increased. . . ~L~' It:., ,I:" .KI"JJ!:"U':',t.:lJ ,t.: l) .lJl..:1JI:. .L jl:.,:, 1 .lil~,lfU,t:.,:, PROGRAM WATER &~D RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - RIVER BANK EROSION (W3) 1978 BUDGET I , I SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 BUDGET . Revenues \ Net Provincial I Municipal ! N~~ Activity Expenditures Revenues Expenditures Grant lEvy Other I Ey.penditures I ! ~ Staff Salaries - - - - - - - - - , Staff Travel 900 900 450 450 850 850 I - - - I I Ri veIDank Erosion 28,000 2,000 26,000 13,000 13,000 - 24,000 1,200 22 , 800 i j I , I t:3 I ~ 'lOT...2\L 28,900 2,000 26,900 13,450 13,450 24,850 1,200 23,650 - I t:.1 I 1978 BUDGET CD PROGRAM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY MONITORING (W6) PURPOSE: To monitor water quality and river bed sediment for resource inventory and quality control. 1978 OBJECTIVES: - To discontinue water quality monitoring at C1airevi11e Reservoir on an annual basis, and to re-commence the program on a 5-year interval basis in 1980. . . . 1978 PROPOSED BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY MONITORING (W6) 1 1978 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 BUDGET Net Provincial I Municipal I 'Net , ACTIVITY Expenditures Revenues Experrli tures Grant, u:vy Other ! E~tures Revenues ; Expenditures . . I I I Porn Service & Water - - - - - 540 - 540 - f Quali ty I I I t::l I \0 'lOl'AL - - - - - - 540 - 540 1978 BUDGET t=:I I ...... 0 PROGRAM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - CONSERVATION SERVICES PROGRAM (\'18) PURPOSE: To administer and implement a program of conservation land management on private and public lands, including advice to landowners, reforestation, wildlife shrub p1antings and farm tree replacement. 1978 OBJECTIVES: - The continuance of the Conservation Land Management program, decreasing the reforestation program and increasing the program for the supply of wildlife shrubs and farm trees. - To carry out a pilot project in Albion Hills Conservation Area using the recommendations for stream improvement included in the Operation Doorstep Angling report. . . FUNDING: This is a shared program, receiving a 50% grant on the net expenditures from the Province of Ontario; the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities, and revenues from some of the Assistance programs. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: R~forestation budget has been decreased as well as reforestation subsidies. Fish management has been identified for 1978. . . 1978 PROPOSED BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM WATER & RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - CONSERVATION SERVICES PROGRAM (W8) 1978 BUDGET I SOURCES OF FINANCING 1977 BUDGET 1 , Net Provincial I Municipal Net : Activity . ! EXPenditures Exnenditures RevemEs Experrli tures Grant I Lew Other . . Revenues Staff Salaries 15,000 15,000 7,500 7,500 i 14,075 14,075 ; - - - : Staff Travel 500 - 500 250 250 - 450 - 450 Private Reforestation 10,000 3,000 7,000 3,500 3,500 - 12,400 3,600 8,800 Reforestation Subsidies 1,000 - 1,000 500 500 - 1,500 - 1,500 Fann Tree & Shrub 15,000 9,000 6,000 3,000 3,000 15,000 9,000 6,000 Replacerrent - Conservation Assistance 5,000 600 4,400 2,200 2,200 - , 4,500 600 3,900 Fish Nanagerrent Program 10,000 - - 10,000 5,000 5,000 - - - - t=J I I-' I-' 'lOl'AL 56,500 12,600 43,900 21,950 21,950 - 47,925 13,200 34, 725 I CJ) t:] @ I I-' c=:I I\,) 0 C t'i [:j = t:l . THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1979 - 1982 MULTI-YEAR FORECAST . REFORESTATION AND LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD (CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION) . MAY 24, 1977 . PROGRAM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - RIVER BANK EROSION (W3) PURPOSE: To continue a program of river bank stabilization, including the implementation of development of fish habitat areas on upstream minor river courses on private lands. 1979-1982 OBJECTIVES: The continuing of the Conservation Land Management program for upstream river bank stabilizat- ion and improved development of fish habitat on private lands. FUNDING: This is a shared program, receiving a 50% grant on the net expenditures from the Province of Ontario, the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities, and revenues from this assistance program. . ~ I ~ ~ MULTI-YEAR FORECAST t=:l I PROGRAM: Water and Related Land Management River Bank Erosion (W3) Support ~ ~ Current Year FIN A N C I N G (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 Expenditures . ..... .......... .......... ..... .... ... 24,850 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 Revenues ......................................... . 1,200 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Net Expenditures 23,650 27,000 27,000 27,000 27,000 Grants .... ... ..... ........ ...... .... ..... ......... 11,825 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 Donations ........ ....................... .......... Levy .............................................. 11,025 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 23,650 27,000 27,000 27,000 27,000 REVENUES Riverbank Erosion 1,200 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 - EXPE~1HTURES Staff Salaries Staff Travel 850 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Riverbank Erosion 24,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 . 24,850 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 POOGAAM WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY MONITORING (W6) PURPOSE: To monitor water quality and river bed sediment for resource inventory and quality control. 1979-1982 OBJECTIVES: The continuation of monitoring on the West Branch of the Humber River for character changes imposed by the construction of the Clairevi1le reservoir. Since the character changes are relatively slow it is suggested that the monitoring program only be implemented once in every five years. FUNDING: This is a shared program; 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and 50% from the general levy on all participating municipalities. ~ I ~ U1 ~ MULTI-YEAR FORECAST [:j I Water and Related Land Management Water Quality Monitoring (W6) Support j-J PROGRAM: 01 Current Year FIN A N C I N G (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 Expenditures ..... ..... .......... ...... ............ 540 10,000 Revenues ...... .... .... ... ... .... .... ... ........... Net Expenditures 540 - I 10,000 - - Grants .... ... ......... .............. ... ........... 270 5,000 Donations ......... .................... ......... ... Levy .............................................. 270 5,000 540 10,000 I , EXPENDITURES Pond Service and Water Quality 540 10,000 - - . ProG~ WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT - CONSERVATION SERVICES PROGRAM (W8) . PURPOSE: To administer and implement a program of conservation land management on private and public lands, including advice to landowners, reforestation, wildlife shrub plantings and farm tree replacement. 1979-1982 OBJECTIVES: - The continuance of the Conservation Land Management program, decreasing the reforestation program and increasing the program for the supply of wildlife shrubs and farm trees. - To implement projects identified in the Operation Doorstep Angling study and to monitor previously installed facilities. FUNDING: This is a shared program, receiving a 50% grant on the net expenditures from the Province of Ontario, the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipal- ities, and revenues from some of the Assistance programs. . ~ I ~ ~ , MULTI-YEAR FORECAST ... t:J PROGRAM: Water and Related Land Management Conservation Services Program (W8) Support I I-' CD Current Year FIN A N C I N G (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 Expenditures ...................................... 47,925 64,000 64,000 64,000 64,000 Revenues ...... .... .... ................ ...... ... ... 13,200 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 Net Expenditures 34,725 51,000 51,000 51,000 51,000 . Gr an t s ............................................ 17,362 25,500 25,500 25,500 25,500 Donations ..................... ............. ....... Levy .............................................. 17,363 25,500 25,500 25,500 25,500 . 34,725 51,000 51,000 51,000 51,000 REVENUES Private Reforestation 3,600 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 Reforestation Subsidies . - - - - - Farm Tree and Shrub Replacement 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 Conservation Assistance . 600 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Fish Management Program - - - - - Head Qffice Extension - - - - - 13,200 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 I . . MULTI-YEAR FORECAST - 2 - PROGRAM : Water and Related Land Management Conservation Services Program (W8) Support Current Year (1977) 1979 1980 1981 1982 EXPENDITURES Staff Salaries, 14,075 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 Staff Travel 450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Private Reforestation 12,400 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 Reforestation Subsidies 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Farm Tree and Shrub Replacement 15,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 Conservation Assistance 4,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Fish Management Program - 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 Head Office Extension - 47,925 64,000 64,000 64,000 64,000 t%J I I-' 1.0