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MINUTES
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Conservation Areas Advisory Board Thurs.
The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met in
Street, commencing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Chairman
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
April 20, 1961 No. 1
the Board Room at 17 Mill
April 20th, 1961.
Dr. G. Ross Lord
C. Sauriol
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
M. J. Breen
C. E. Conroy
C. C. Core
J. N. Duncan
Mrs. J. A. Gardner
C. H. Hiscott
H. S. Honsberger
Mrs. G. Klinck
C. F. Kline
Mrs. M. W. Lister
Major A. A. MacKenzie
P. F. Sheehan
H. Slack
C. R. Wardlaw
W. H. Westney
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
W. McLean
M. G. Johnson
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Conservation Areas Planner
Field Officer
Technical Asst.
Conservation Areas
P. B. Flood
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 4/60 were presented.
Res. #1 Moved By :- W. H. Westney
Seconded By :- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Resolved That : - the Minutes of Meeting No. 4/60
as presented be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORT NO. 1 OF THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SUB - COMMITTEE:
Mr. Johnson presented Report No. 1 of the Fish and Wildlife Sub- Committe=
and presented an outline of the present Fish and Wildlife Programme to
the Authority.
Res. #2 Moved By :- Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded By :- H. S. Honsberger
Resolved That : - Report No. 1 of the Fish
and Wildlife Sub - Committee be received and
appended as Schedule f?A« of these Minutes,
and further that the recommendations contained
therein be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
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PROPOSED BRUCE'S MILL CONSERVATION AREA:
Mr. D. A. McLaren addressed the Meeting on behalf of Mr. H. Kennedy
with regard to a possible agreement in the purchase of Mr. Kennedy's
property.
A Staff Report was presented reviewing the whole matter of the Bruce's
Mill Conservation Area. The matter was discussed in detail.
Res. #3
Moved By :- H. S. Honsberger
Seconded By :- C. C. Core
The Board Recommends That : - Scheme C.A. :2$ --
"A Scheme for the Acquisition and Development
of the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area" be
adopted and further in this connection the
following action be taken:
(a) the Staff be authorized to negotiate
the purchase of the properties required;
(b) that all member Municipalities be designated
as benefitting;
(c) that the Minister of the Department of
Commerce and Development be requested to
approve the Scheme and make a grant of 50%
of the cost thereof;
(d) that when approved, the appropriate Authority
officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action is required in connection
with the Scheme, including the execution
of any necessary documents.
Carried Unanimously.
PROPOSED WHITEVALE -DIXIE CONSERVATION AREA:
A communication was presented containing a request from the Flood and
Pollution Control Advisory Board that this Board investigate the
proposed Whitevale -Dixie area.
Res. #L. Moved By :- M. J. Breen
Seconded By :- Mrs. J. A. Gardner
Resolved That : - the Staff be directed to prepare
a detailed Report of the proposed Whitevale -Dixie
Conservation Area for consideration of this Board.
Carried Unanimously.
OAKBANK WILDLIFE AREA:
A Staff report was presented detailing the history of the Oakbank
Wildlife Area and making certain recommendations.
The matter was discussed at some length.
Res. #5 Moved By: C. H. Hiscott
Seconded ]3y :- H. S. Honsberger
Resolved That : - the Staff report on the Oakbank
Wildlife Area be received and appended as Schedule s ?B"
of these Minutes, and further that the recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
ALBION HILLS ARBORETUM:
The Staff reported that Dr. Soper of the Department of Botany of the
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University of Toronto had donated a large collection of native Ontario
shrubs from the Glendon Hall property.
Res. #6 Moved By:- C. C. Core
Seconded By:- Mrs. J. A. Gardner
Resolved That : - Dr. Soper of the Department of
Botany of the University of Toronto be thanked
for his donation of a collection of native Ontario
shrubs for planting in the Albion Hills Arboretum
Carried Unanimously.
PROGRESS REPORT - LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME:
The Staff presented a verbal report outlining the progress of Land
Acquisition and 1961 Development Programme.
CONSERVATION AREAS POLICY:
Mr. McLean presented an illustrated talk on the Conservation Areas
Policy which he had previously presented to the Conservation Authorities
Conference in 1960.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4 :20 p.m.
C. Sauriol
Chairman
April 24, 1961
F. L. Lunn
Secretary- Treasurer
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REPORT NO. 1
of the
CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD
(being recommendations to the Executive Committee)
1. The Authority request the Federation of Ontario Naturalists
to conduct a special programme of natural history interpretation,
consisting of a total of twelve hikes in several Conservation
Areas in co- operation with the Conservation Authority;
w. That because of the rapid extinction of many lakeshore marshes,
the Authority enforce filling regulations to the fullest in order
to protect the Pickering Marshes at the mouths of Duffin Creek
and the Rouge River, and further that the Authority give top
priority to the purchase of these lands in Water Control
Scheme -27 and Water Control Scheme -2$, and further that the
Authority refer these lands to the Fish and Wildlife Sub - Committee
at the time of their acquisition for advice regarding their
long -term management by the Authority;
3. that responsible individuals be granted permits to visit the
Cold Creek bog throughout the year, and further that these
permits are to be issued at the discretion of the Director of
Operations;
4. That Mr. David Adair be appointed to the Fish and Wilslife Sub- Committe
5. That Scheme C.A. -2$ -- "A Scheme for the Acquisition and Development
of the Brucess Mill Conservation Area" be adopted and further in
this connection the following action be taken:
(a) the Staff be authorized to negotiate the purchase of
the properties required;
(b) that all Member Municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(c) that the Minister of the Department of Commerce and Development
be requested to approve the Scheme and make a grant of 50%
of the cost thereof;
(d) that when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized and directed to take whetever action is required
in connection with the Seheme, including the execution of any
necessary documents;
SCHEDULE ;"Aa
REPORT NO. 1
of the
FISH AND WILDLIFE SUB - COMMITTEE
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A Meeting of the Fish and Wildlife Sub - Committee was held in the
Board Room, 17 Mill Street, York Mills, on Wednesday evening,
April 5th, 1961, commencing at 7 :30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman C. Sauriol
Members G. Boa
M. J. Breen
E. Colquette
G. Cooke
Mrs. J. A. Gardner
C. Head
J. Mitchele
Dr. W. Tovell
A. Wainio
Conservation Areas Planner Wm. McLean
Field Officer M. G. Johnson
Naturalist K. W. Strasser
ITEMS:
1. PROGRESS REPORT ON THE FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAMME:
M. G. Johnson presented this report in summary form.
It was agreed that the report should be presented to the
Conservation Areas Advisory Board and the Executive Committee.
2. NATURE HIKES -- SUMMER PROGRAMME - 1961:
The Staff pointed out the desirability of increasing the number
of con:ucted nature hikes. Since the Staff employed by the
Authority for this purpose is insufficient to enlarge the
program of public hikes, the possibility of the Federation
of Ontario Naturalists assisting by providing capable personnel
was discussed.
3. PICKERING MARSHES:
Mr. Wm. McLean presented a Staff communication on the status
of the Marshes at the mouths of Duffin Creek and the Rouge
River.
4. COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA:
Mr. Wm. McLean reported on the progress made to date in the
development of the Area. He outlined the plans for 1961
development.
The Sub - Committee discussed the possible uses of the Area
during 1961, and agreed to encourage the use of those facilities
which will be available.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. The Sub - Committee agreed to tour projects in the Eastern area
of the Authority to include;
The Pickering Marshes Greenwood Conservation Area
Claremont Conservation Area Glen Major Conservation Area
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The tour will commence from the Tee -Pee Motel on the
Liverpool Road immediately North of Highway 401, at 10 :00 a.m.
on Saturday, April 22nd, 1961.
2. The addition of Mr. David Adair to the Wildlife Sub - Committee
was discussed.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Fish and Wildlife Sub - Committee recommends:
1. That the Authority request the Federation of Ontario Naturalists
to conduct a special programme of natural history interpretation,
consisting of a total of twelve hikes in several Conservation
Areas in co- operation with the Conservation Authority;
2. That because of the rapid extinction of many lakeshore marshes,
the Authority enforce filling regulations to the fullest in
order to protect the Pickering Marshes at the mouths of
Duffin Creek and the Rouge River, and further that the Authority
give top priority to the pixchase of these lands in Water Control
Scheme -27 and Water Control Scheme -2$, and further that the
Authority refer these lands to the Fish and Wildlife Sub - Committee
at the time of their acquisition for advice regarding their
long -term management by the Authority;
3. That responsible individuals be granted permits to visit the
Cold Creek bog throughout the year, and further that these
permits are to be issued at the discretion of the Director
Of Operations;
4. That Mr. David Adair be appointed to the Fish and Wildlife
Sub - Committee;
C. Sauriol M. G. Johnson
Chairman Acting Secretary
April 10, 1961
Attch.
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To: Wildlife Sub - Committee
Re: Pickering Marshes
Two schemes have been adopted by the Authority in which the Picker-
ing Marshes are involved. The first of these is Scheme WC 27 "A
Scheme for the Acquisition of the Lands in the Lower Duffin Creek
from the Mouth to Highway 401 " This was formerly a scheme of the
Conservation Areas ndvisory Board, but since it consists almost
entirely of flood plain land it was referred to the Flood and Pollut-
ion Control Advisory Board. The present status of the Scheme is
that its acquisition is to be included under the Flood Control
Brief, the approval for which the Authority is currently expecting
from Ottawa. Should such approval be received, this scheme will
take its place in the scheduling of works under the Flood Control
Plan.
There have been informal discussions on the part of private inter-
ests to develop certain sections of the Marsh for commercial -
recreation projects. However, there is no indication that any of
these projects are likely to take place in the near future. As is
the case with all other lands which are intended to be acquired
under the Flood Control'Plan, Pickering Twp. is being asked to pass
a zoning by -law which would prohibit the development of the lands
in Scheme WC 27 until such time as the Authority acquires them.
The second scheme in which Pickering Marshes are involved is Scheme
WC 2$ "A Scheme for the Acquisition of the Lands in the Lower Rouge
River from Lake Ontario to Highway 401 ". This scheme consists of
approx 300 acres, which is a small portion of the 14$5 acre conser-
vation area which was recommended in this area in the RDHP Report.
Future plans of the Authority incluae the remainder of the land for
acquisition. This, like Scheme WC 27, was formerly a Conservation
Areas scheme and for the saaereason as WC 27 was referred to the
Flood and Pollution Control Advisory Board for their consideration.
Within the 300 acres in Scheme WC 2$ there is a considerable acreage
of marsh land which is owned by the Twp. of Pickering. At the
request of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board in 1959, Pickering
Twp. was asked to turn these lands over to the Authority. Pickering
Twp. subsequently agreed to do so through a resolution which is on
file in the Authority offices, although the transaction has not
actually taken place since we have proceeded no further with the
scheme. It is anticipated, however, that Pickering Twp. will act
according to this resolution, when asked to do so.
The present status of the Lower Rouge Scheme is the same as the
Lower Duffin Creek Scheme, i.e. it will be acquired in the schedul-
ing under the Flood Control Plan, should the Plan be approved.
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SCHEDULE `eB"
OAKBANK WILDLIFE AREA
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INTRODUCTION:
The Oakbank Wildlife Area, formerly known as the Oakbank Community Pond,
was acquired by the Don Valley Conservation Authority in 1956 in
co- operation with the Township of Vaughan. A letter dated September 14,
1955, addressed to Joseph Banigan, Secretary- Treasurer of the Don Valley
Conservation Authority, from the Townsiip of Vaughan stated:
"Representation has been made to the Township of Vaughan
requesting the pond on the north side of #7 Highway west
of Thornhill be preserved.
The council for the Township of Vaughan is desirous of having
this project assumed by the Don Valley Conservation Authority
as a Scheme."
This letter was the result of a petition drawn up by the residents of
a subdivision which surrounded the pond, which ;stated:
We the residents of Thornbank Subdivision knd adjacent area
are interested in retaining the pond bordering on Highway Seven
as a natural community asset and as a sanctuary for the
conservation of bird life."
This petition, backed up by 31 signatures, was presented to the Township
of Vaughan and they took action with the Authority.
The Authority, being in agreement with the proposal, drew up a Scheme
which was submitted to the Department of Planning and Development for
approval and was justified on the following basis:
"Uses
There is a great shortage of land suitable for outdoor recreation
in the central and southern parts of the Dori Watershed.
The area has two main uses:
(g) The pond is one of the few remaining natural bodies of
water with well - developed aquatic plants and excellent cover
for wildfowl and shore birds. Amongst the many spectacular
species of birds which nest in the marshes surrounding the pond
are bitterns, grebes, gallinules, marsh wrens, rails, blue
winged teal and black ducks. In migration there are many other
shore birds such as herons and yellowlegs present. Most ponds
attractive to wildfowl within the watershed have long since been
filled in and acquired by private owners and shut off from. the
public. The area has been a favourite spot for many other
species of birds and it is of course inhabited by muskrats,
several species of turtles, and other wildlife of interest to the
naturalist.
(b) The pond is of very great value for winter sports. It is
much used for skating and ice hockey and provides the only area
in this part of the watershed where such activities are possible
on a large scale. The publicity that Rill accrue to the Authority
from this development should not be overlooked. Recreation schemes
of this type are often the first personal contact that many people
have had with the tangible accomplishments of the Conservation
Authority."
The Scheme was submitted to the Government on the basis that the Township
of Vaughan would be designated the benefitting municipality and would
thus pay 50% of the cost, which was reckoned tl be $2,500.00. The
Scheme was approved by the °rovince of Ontario on March 12, 1956, and a
cheque in the sum of $1,250.00 was issued from the Treasure Department
on July 9, 1956. The Township of Vaughan raised their share of the
purchase price from the landowners who had petitioned them in the first
place to acquire the property, so that although the transaction was in
the name of the Townsl:.ip of Vau,°han the rloney was actually raised from
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the landowners concerned and the Township has no investment in the pond.
Following the purchase of the pond, a meeting of the Don Valley Conserva-
tion Authority was held on June 12, 1956, at which the following
resolution was passed:
"Moved By: Mr. Dennison
Seconded By: Mr. Flagler
That the Village of Thornhill be made responsible for the
improvement and maintenance of Oakbank Community Pond."
This resolution resulted from a discussion at the meeting at which
representatives of the Village of Thornhill were present, being
Mr. A. Sumner, Mr. R. H. Neil, Mr. T. Pherrill, Mr. T. Sowdon and Mrs.
R. Edwards.
Following the passing of this resolution, a letter was sent to Mr. A. K.
Spencer, Secretary for the Village of Thornhill, stating:
"It was agreed by both the members of the Authority and by the
representatives of Thornhill that the Village of Thoinhill.be
asked to assume responsibility for the improvemenu and mainten-
ance of Oakbank Community Pond."
P1 ESFN ^I STATTTS
With the formation of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, title to the Oakbank Community Pond was assumed by the new
Authority. In the five years since the acquisition and initial develop-
ment of the pond, enthusiasm for the project on the pmt of some of
the landowners in the vicinity of the pond has waned. There are on
record in the Authority files several letters of complaint about the
dry conditions in the summer and about the presence of rodents which
appear to be attracted by the pond. Representation has been made to
the Conservation Areas Advisory Board asking that improvements to the
pond be carried out. The staff of the Authority has, with each letter
of complaint and each direction from the Conservation Areas Advisory
Board, re- examined the pond and has come up with the same answer --
that the pond functions very well for its intended purpose, as outlined
in the brief submitted to the Province of Ontario, which provided the
basis for government approval. In the spring, summer and fall the
species of birds outlined in the brief are still known to nest there.
In the winter the pond receives very good use by.skatens from a wide
area. After again re- examining the pond the staff has not changed this
opinion. This is not to say that the pond could not be made more
aesthetically beautiful. It could be deepened,; the weeds could be re-
moved; algae could be prevented from forming on the water9s surface
but with each aesthetic improvement the pond would lose in it- uau�
as a wild bird sanctuary. In one particular instance who== the Authority
was asked to improve the pond, we did agree to provide the Village of
Th "rnhill with plants suitable for attracting wildlife from our nursery.
Thie improvement, it was felt, would add to its wildlife value and to
its aesthetic value. The Village of Thornhill has been provided with a
list of plants available from the nursery, and these are available to it
for the asking.
RECENT DEVELOPPMIENTS:
Representation has been mad.p to the staff of the Authority by a trustee
of the Village of Thornhill on behalf of the Village concerning Thorn -
hill2s obligation to maintain the pond. It was stated by the trustee
that since the pond does not actually lie within the bounds of Thornhill
and that most of its use comes from people living outside Thornhill that
there is a growing feeling within Thornhill that their tax dollars should
not be spent in the maintenance of the pond. He indicated that the
Authority would be receiving a letter from the Village of Thornhill ask-
ing that they be relieved of the responsibility for the maintenance of
the pond,
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RECOMI"IENDATIONS
(a) That the Oakbank Wildlife Area continue to be managed for conserva-
tion purposes in the spirit of the justification for its acquisition as
outlined in this report;
(b) That the Oakbank Wildlife Area continue to be used for winter retreat
ion, as previously;
(c) That improvements to the Area be limited to those which will enhance
it as a wildlife habitat;
(d) That should the Village of Thornhill request that they be relived
of their responsibility for the maintenance of the Area that they be re-
quested to seek the assistance of the Township of Vaughan for the maint-
enance;
(e) That the Authority maintain its policy in not assuming responsibil-
ity for the maintenance of community conservation projects;
194, 61 W. A. McLean
Conservation Areas Planner
fl?etropo/ttan JOOtO and Region
Conservation _Authority
MINUTES
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Conservation Areas Advisory Board Tuesday, September 12, 1961 No. 2
The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met in the Board Room at 17 Mill
Street, commencing at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20th, 1961.
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Chairman
Authority Vice - Chairman
Chairman Conservation Areas
Advisory Board
Vice - Chairman Conservation
Areas Advisory Board
Members
Secretary - Treasurer
Director of Operations
Conservation Areas Planner
Tech. Asst. Cons. Areas
Dr. G. Ross Lord
W. C. Daridson
C.• Sauriol
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
M. J. Breen
C. E. Conroy
C. C. Core
K, C. Dalglish
W. Dennison
J. N. Duncan
Mrs. J. A. Gardner
Mrs. G. Klinck
C. F. Kline
Mrs. M. W. Lister
Maj. A. A. MacKenzie
P. F. Sheehan
H. Slack
C. R. Wardlaw
W. H. Westney
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
W. A. McLean
P. B. Flood
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 1/61 were presented.
Res. #7 Moved By:- J. N. Duncan
Seconded By:- W. H. Westney
Resolved That:- the Minutes of Meeting
No. 1/61 be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT:
Mr. McLean presented a Staff Progress Report on Land Acquisition and
Development..
CLAIREVILLE RESERVOIR -- PROPOSED PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT:
The Staff presented a proposed Plan of Development for the Claireville
Reservoir Site.
Res. 48 Moved By:- J. N. Duncan
Seconded By:- Mrs. J. A. Gardner
The Board Recommends That:- the Proposed Plan
of Development for the Claireville Reservoir
be received and appended as Schedule "Aso of
these Minutes.
Carried Unanimously.
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CONSERVATION AREAS LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME -- 1962:
The Staff presented a Proposed Land Acquisition Programme for 1962.
Res. ##9 Moved By :- M. J. Breen
Seconded By :- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
The Board Recommends That : - the Proposed
Conservation Areas Land Acquisition Programme
for 1962 be received and appended as Schedule
"B" of these Minutes.
Carried Unanimously,
SCHEME C.A. -32 -- COLD CREEK EXTENSION:
The Staff presented a proposed Scheme for the Extension of the Cold Creek
Conservation Area, involving the acquisition of $0 acres more -or -less,
lying in Lots 10 and 11, Concession X, Township of King,
Res. #10 Moved By :- C. E. Conroy
Seconded By :- W. Dennison
The Board Recommends That : - Scheme C.A. -32
-- «A Scheme for the Extension of the Cold Creek
Conservation Area" be adopted;
And further in this connection, that the
following action be taken:
(a) that all member Municipalities be
designated as benefitting;
(b) that the Minister of Commerce and
Development be requested to approve
of the Scheme, and make a grant of
50% of the cost thereof;
(c) that when approved, the appropriate
Authority officials be authorized and
directed to take whatever action is
required in connection with the Scheme,
including the execution of any necessary
documents.
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4 :00 p.m.
C. Sauriol F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary - Treasurer
September 13, 1961
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REPORT N0. 2 OF THE CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD
(Being Recommendations to the Executive)
1. The Proposed Alan of Development for the Claireville
Reservoir as appended as Schedule "An of the Minutes
of Meeting No. 2 of the Conservation Areas Advisory
Board be adopted;
d. The Proposed Conservation Areas Land Acquisition Pro-
gramme for 1962, as appended as Schedule "B" of the
Minutes of Meeting No. 2 of the Conservation Areas
Advisory Board, be adopted;
3. That Scheme C.A. -32 -- "A Scheme for the Extension of
the Cold Creek Conservation Area" be adopted;
And further in this connection that the following
action be taken:
(a) that all member Municipalities be designated
as benefitting;
(b) that the Minister of the Department of Commerce
and Development be requested to approve of the
Scheme, and make a grant of 50% of the cost there-
of;
(c) that when approved, the appropriate Authority
officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action is required in connection with the
Scheme, including the execution of any necessary
documents.
SCHEDULE s9A9'
CLAIREVILLE RESERVOIR
PROPOSED PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
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It is expected that the recreational development of the Claireville
Reservoir will commence in the Spring of 1964. In determining
the lands necessary for this Scheme, a proposed Plan of Develop-
ment was prepared and is brought to the attention of this Board
for consideration.
The Claireville Reservoir has a permanent lake of approximately
120 acres. From time to time, however, it will be necessary to
raise the level of the lake for flood storage purposes to levels
which will cover areas ranging from 120 to 360 acres. This
fluctuating lake level has been a dominant factor in preparing
proposals for recreation development.
The diagram of the Reservoir indicates the permanent lake level
in blue and the maximum water level by means of a dotted line.
It will be noted all permanent structures have been kept above
the line of maximum water level.
The presence of a permanent lake in the Claireville Reservoir
affords an opportunity to develop an area for major recreation
use similar to our Conservation Areas. The focal point of the
area is a beach 2,000 feet in length, surrounded by a picnic area
of approximately 100 acres. With this size of beach and picnic
area, it is estimated that the occupants of 2,500 cars. will be
accommodated at any one time. Surrounding the beach and picnic
area, provision is made for a Nature Trail 75 acres, a family
picnic area 90 acres; and a group picnic area 20 acres., Also,
provision is made for a boat rental and boat launching area.
In the north -west corner, 250 acres have been set aside for the
development of a golf course. Preliminary discussions have been
held with the Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department and they
have expressed interest in developing and operating a golf
course in this location. The area South of Steeles Avenue is
not likely to be accessible by road since the Metro Roads
Department plans Steeles Avenue as a major arterial road.
Crossing this road does not appear to be feasible. The area
South of Steeles then is likely to be accessible only by boat..
In many ways this is an advantage since it enables the provision
of an area exclusively for boating, and docking sites would be
provided to give access to the surrounding land for picnics.
In addition to these recreational facilities, an area has been
set aside for group camping.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Proposed Plan of Development for the
Claireville Reservoir be accepted.
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SCHEDULE '?Bti
CONSERVATION AREAS LAND ACQUISITION -- 1962
Since the Conservation Areas Planner 'will be on a leave of absence
for a period of twelve months after September 15th, the following
proposals for Conservation Areas Land Acquisition in 1962 have
been prepared for consideration at this time. The proposals are
in accordance with the Conservation Areas Land Acquisition Programme
adopted in 1959.
C.A. -29 -- ALBION HILLS EXTENSION:
Approximately 100 acreas are recommended to be acquired under
this Scheme. The 100 acres involved is typical of the land
in the Albion Hills Conservation Area, for the most part
hilly, morainic terrain, sandy soils and generally poor
agricultural land. In the West half of the property there
are approximately 45 acres of mixed woodland bordering the
Humber River which flows through the property for a distance
of 24.00 feet. Only ten of the 100 acres are being cultivated
at the present time. There are no buildings involved in
this Scheme with the exception of a shed located in the
woodland, which was once used for a stable.
C.A. -30 -- BOYD CONSERVATION AREA EXTENSION:
Approximately 200 acres centering on the Humber River are
involved in this Scheme. The land rises quickly from the
broad flood plain typical in this section of the Humber River
to a rolling table land. On the East side of the river, the
land can be described as hummocky since there has been
considerable dissection by intermittent streams. Here the
land is rough and unworkable.. Two gravel pits are involved
in the Scherrs and these like other gravel pits in this section
of the Humber do not contain good gravel deposits, rather
the gravel is of a quality suitable mainly for granular B
road base material. For the most part, the pits are worked
out.
The Humber River flows through these properties for a distance
of 3,200 feet, following a sinuous course. Most of the land
has been cleared of trees. However, there are approximately
sixty acres of mixed woodlands with an abundance of willows
growing along the banks of the river.
One house is involved in this Scheme -- this is a double - storey,
frame house, covered with insul - brick.. Behind the house is
a barn of average size and a new one -car garage.
The land to be acquired under this Scheme will provide a further
link in joining up authority holdings in the Boyd Conservation
Area.
C.A. -31 -- GLEN HAFFY EXTENSION:
This Scheme involves approximately 120 acres and will provide
a link between the Glen Haffy Conservation Area and the
Dingle Conservation Area. Located on the edge of the Niagara
escarpment, the topography is very similar to that of Glen
Haffy and there are very few trees and an abundance of springs.
One spring in particular is located near an excellent pond
site and the creation of a pond similar to the other Glen Haffy
ponds appears feasible.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the proposals for Conservation Areas Land Acquisition - -1962 be
accepted.
Vetropoltan Toronto and Region
Corkservation �e�t�iorit�
MINUTES
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Consery
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The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met in the Board Room at 17
Mill Street on Wednesday, January 17th, 1962, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Chairman
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Members
Conservation Authorit-
ies Br., Dept. of Lands
and Forests K.
Secretary- Treasurer F.
Director of Operations K.
Technical Assistant
Conservation Areas P.
Dr. G. Ross Lord
C. Sauriol
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
M. J. Breen
C. E. Conroy
C. C. Core
K. C. Dalglish
W. Dennison
J. N. Duncan
Mrs. J. A. Gardner
Mrs. G. Klinck
C. F. Kline
Mrs. M. W. Lister
A. A. Mackenzie
H. Slack
W. H. Westney
M. Mayall
L. Lunn
G. Higgs
B. Flood
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 2/61 were presented.
Res. #11
Moved By:- Dr. F. V. Van Nostrand
Seconded By:- J. N. Duncan
Resolved That:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 2/61
be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT:
Res. #12
REPORT NO.
Report No.
Mr. Higgs.
detail.
Res. 113
Moved By:- J. N. Duncan
Seconded By:- K. C. Dalglish
Resolved That:- the Staff Progress Report
for the period of September 1st to December
31st be received.
Carried Unanimously.
2 of the FISH & WILDLIFE SUB- COPMIMITTEE:
2 of the Fish and ':ildlife Sub - Committee was presented by
The recommendations contained therein were discussed in
Moved By:- M. J. Breen
Seconded By:- C. E. Conroy
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- 2 -
Resolved That:- Report No. 2 of the Fish and
Wildlife Sub - Committee be received and appended as
Schedule ;cA,, of these Minutes, and further
The Board Recommends That:- the recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
1962 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES:
The 1962 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and discussed in
detail.
Res. #14. Moved By:- K. :C:. Dalglish
Seconded By:- Mrs. G. Klinck
The Board Recommends That:- the 1962 Preliminary
Budget Estimates appended as Schedule "B" of these
Minute.5be included in the 1962 Budget of the Authority.
Carried Unanimously.
PROPOSED STRUCTURES COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA:
The Staff presented a report accompanied by suitable illustrations for
the proposed structures covering the entrance gate, entrance signs, tide;
booth, and information centre.
Res. #15 Moved By:- W. Dennison
Seconded By:- J. N. Duncan
Resolved That:- the following structures as designed
by the Staff be approved for erection at the Cold
Creek Conservation Area:
Entrance Gate
Ticket Booth
Entrance Sign
Information Centre
Carried Unanimously.
GLEN HAFFY EXTENSION - TEMPORARY OPERATION:
A Staff communication was presented advising that the acquisition of the
lands required for the extension of the Glen Haffy Conservation Area has
been finalized and recommending that this portion of the Area be opened
by permit only.
Res. #16 Moved By:- C. F. Kline
Seconded By:- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
The Board Recommends That:- the newly acquired
property formerly known as the Albion Trout Club
in the Glen Haffy Area, as a temporary measure only,
be opened to the public by permit only.
Carried Unanimously.
PROPOSED EXTENSION - GLEN MAJOR CONSERVATION AREA:
The Chairman drew to the attention of the Board the great potential
possible in Conservation purposes in the vicinity of the Glen Major
Conservation Area.
Res. #17 Moved By:- Mrs. M. W. Lister
Seconded By:- J. N. Duncan
Resolved That:- the Staff investigate the potentials
available for the extension of the Glen Major
Conservation Area, and if possible obtain options
on the properties required. _
Carried Unanimously.'
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ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4015-gyp.m.
C. Sauriol F. L. Lunn
D -1$
Chairman Secretary - Treasurer
January 19, 1962
D -19
REPORT N0. 3
of the
CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD
(being recommendations to the Executive)
1. That the 1962 Preliminary Budget Estimates as appended as Schedule
aB" of the Minutes of Meeting No. 3/61 of the Conservation Areas
Advisory Board be included in the 1962 Budget of the Authority;
2. That the newly acquired property formerly known as the Albion
Trout Club in the Glen Haffy Area as a temporary measure only,
be opened to the public by permit only;
3. That the recommendations contained in Report No. 2 of the Fish
and Wildlife Sub - Committee appended as Schedule 'A" of the
Minutes of Meeting No. 3/61 of the Conservation Areas Advisory
Board, be adopted.
SCHEDULE •,A4o•
D -20
REPORT NO. 2
of the
FISH AND WILDLIFE SUB -COMMITTEE
A Meeting of the Fish and Wildlife Sub - Committee was held in the
Board Room of the Authority Offices, Vaughan Township, on Wednesday
evening, December 6th, 1961, commencing at 7:30 p.m. The meeting
was preceded by dinner in the Maple Centre Restaurant.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman C. Sauriol
Members E. Colquette
G. Cooke
Mrs. J. A. Gardner
Mrs. G. Klinck
D. Matthews
J. I1ichele
D. Adair
Dept. of Lands &
Forests R. H. Trotter
Staff F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
M. G. Johnson
P. Flood
The following items were discussed:
1. Staff Progress Report of the Cold Creek Area Development to
date.
2. Proposed 1962 Development of Cold Creek.
3. Proposed facilities to be available in 1962.
4. Proposed promotion of the Cold Creek Area in 1962.
It was agreed that: -
1. The Staff Progress Report be received and approved.
2. Members of the Committee are to do everything possible to make
the facilities which will be available in 1962 at the Cold
Creek Area known to all Sportsmen's organizations and to promote
the use of the Area.
3. Messrs. G. Cooke and D. Adair are to undertake to visit as
many organizations as possible to describe the Area and its
facilities.
It was further agreed, and the Sub - Committee recommends that the
following action be taken during 1962 in connection with the Cold
Creek Conservation Area:
1. Budget provision be wade for the following development:
(a) Completion of Superintendent's house.
(b) Improvement of roads.
(c) Provision of temporary parking lot for one hundred cars.
(d) The carrying out of proposed reforestation, woodlot and
ground improvement plan.
(e) Completion of workshop facilities.
(f) Construction of ranges for archery and small arms.
(g) Construction of entrance and gate house.
(h) Construction of second pond.
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2. Facilities be provided for : -
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- Picnicking
- Dog Training (trails and shows)
- Fishing
- Bait Casting Practice and Competition.
- Hunter Safety Training
- Archery (both field and target -- practice and competition)
- Nature Study and Hikes
- Small Arms Training (practice and competition)
3. The Area be officially opened -- preferably in June -- and
take the form of a Sportsman's Day.
4. A brochure be prepared for distribution, showing a map of the
Area and describing the facilities available and outlining
the regulations applicable to the Area.
5. An information centre be incorporated in the design of the gate-
house and include a suitable display map of the Area.
6. Small arms and archery training, practice, and competition,
be permitted by permit in that portion of the Cold Creek Area
designated for such purposes.
7. The theme of the Authority exhibit at the 1961 Sportsman's
Show be the Cold Creek Conservation Area.
$. The out -of- pocket expenses incurred by Messrs. Cook and Adair
while visiting Outdoorsmen's organizations be paid by the
Authority.
C. Sauriol F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
December 12, 1961
SCHEDULE p B��d Conservation Areas Development Budget 1962
Acct.
No. Description
A -91 Conservation Areas Equipment
1. Tables
Table Varnish
Albion Hills (25)
Humber Trails (50)
Other Areas (95)
2. Fireplaces
Claremont (15)
Cold Creek (10)
3. Barrels
Albion Hills (200)
Heart Lake (25)
Greenwood (30)
Claremont (50)
Cold Creek (35)
Black Creek (35)
Glen Haffy (wire 6)
4. Outhouses
Cold Creek (5)
Albion Hills (5)
5. Signs
All Areas
Item
$4450.00
$ 6$$.00
$2055.00
$2000.00
$1200.00
Conservation Areas Equipment Total
A -24 Machinery
1. Tractor
Ferguson 65
(Albion & Glen Haffy) $3300.00
2. Mowers
Mott self -prop (Boyd)
Mott self -prop (Black
Creek)
Hand Mower (Cold Creek)
3. Trailers
East
West
4. Field Equipment
Rotavator
Cultivator East
Cultivator West
Plow (Nursery)
Subsoiler (Trades)
Machinery Total
A -22 Tools & Equipment
1. Chain Saw
2 man
$1625.00
$ 830.00
$1665.00
$ 700.00
2. Fire Fighting Equipment
Pack Pumps (Glen Haffy -2)
Pack Pumps (Greenwood -3)
Wajax Pump (Glen Haffy) $2150.00
1962
Totals
D -22
1961
Totals
$10,393.00 $17,675.00
$ 7,420.00 $ 6,160.00
2
Acct.
No. Description
A -22 Tools & Equipment (cont'd)
3. General
Belt Sander (Boyd)
Belt Sander (Heart Lake)
2" Electric Drill
(,abion )
Meat Grinder (Glen Haffy)
Food Mixer (Glen Haffy)
k" Electric Drill
(Trades)
Power Generator (Trades)
4. Small Tools
8 Areas 4 $300.00
5. Construction Equipment
(Const. & Trades)
6. Gatehouse Heaters
4 @ $75.00
Tools & Equipment Total
A -23 Vehicles
A. Trucks Replace
Van type (Trades)
4 wheel drive with dump
box (Albion)
4 wheel drive with dump
box (Greenwood)
B. Trucks New
3/4 ton w /anti slip
axle (Const.)
Vehicles Total
C -2 -C Heart Lake Development
A. Materials, Supplies &
Contracts
Item
$1265.00
$2400.00
$2000.00
$ 300.00
$8500.00
$2700.00
1. Tree & Wildlife Plantings
Trees (13525)
Shrubs $ 850.00
2. Ground Improvement
Seed, Sod & Chemical
Fencing
Nature Trail
3. Road Construction
Parking Lot Const.
Prime & Chips Road
4. Building Construction
Plastic Line &
Fountains
No. 2 Residence
Service Building
Refreshment Booth
Recreation Building
$1750.00
$19000.00
$17699.00
1962
Totals
D -23
1961
Totals
$ 8,815.00 $ 2,630.00
$11,200.00 $16,850.00
Acct.
No.
Description
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1962 1961
Item Totals Totals
C -2 -C Heart Lake Development (contd)
5. River & Stream Improvements
Beach Extension $1000.00
6. Heat,Light & Power
Gas 75%
Services 75%
7. General Development
$. Architect's Fees
$2240.00
$1600.00
2500.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. tirea Development ($20477.00)
2. Project Labour ($ 9563.00)
3. Interest ($ 3$34.00)
$33$74.00
Heart Lake Development Total $80,513.00 $41,112.00
Heart Lake Recreation Building $78,000.00
C -6 -C Albion Hills Development
A. Materials, Supplies &
Contracts
1. Trees & Wildlife Plantings
Shrubs
Arboretum
Trees (4500)
2. Ground Improvement
Seed, Sod & Chemical
Fencing
Nature Trail
3. Road Construction
Parking Lot & Roads
Bridges
4. Building Construction
Refreshment Booth
Residence No. 1
Residence No. 2
Implement Shed
Signs (2 "Area Full ")
Change Facilities
5. River & Stream Improve-
ments
Beach Rope
Fish Management
6. Heat, Power & Light
Gas 75%
Services 75%
7. General Development
$1250.00
$4000.00
$33200.00
$1$10.00
$ 420.00
$2240.00
$2850.00
Acct.
No.
c-6-C
- 4 -
1962
Description Item Totals
B. Labour & Interest
1. Area Development($20$50.00)
2. Project Labour ($ 3527.00)
3. Interest ($ 3507.00)
$27$84.00
Albion Hills Development Total
Conservation Camp School
C -7 -C Cold Creek Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife Plantings
Trees (14150)
Tractor Rental
2. Ground Improvement
Seed, Sod & Chemical
Archery Ranges & Targets
Fencing
Creosote
3. Road Construction
Surface Treat Road
i-arking Lot Const.
4. Building Construction
Residence
Service bldg. washrooms
Service bldg. painting
Check station
Gate & entrance
450.00
$3250.00
$3200.00
$1049$.00
5. River & Stream improvements
Pond No. 2
Small punt
6. Heat, Tower & Light
Gas 75%
Services 75%
7. General Development
$1600.00
$ $00.00
$ 825.00
$73,654.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. Area Development($7769.00)
2. Project Labour ($6402.00)
3. Interest ($1740.00)
$15911.00
Cold Creek Development Total $36,534.00
D -25
1961
Totals
$34,200.00
$20,000.00
$34,000.00
Acct.
No.
C -$ -C
- 5 -
Description Item
Boyd Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife Plantings
Wildlife
Trees (16600)
2. Ground Improvement
Seed, Sod & Chemical
Ditching
Fine Grove Flood Plain
Fencing
Nature Trail
Seed & Fert. (Farm)
$ 950.00
$3500.00
3. Road Construction
Walk Dev. (stone dust)
Parking Lot Const. $10300.00
4. Building Construction
Faint washrooms
Washroom water supply
Washroom sanitation
No. 1 residence
No. 2 residence
No. 2 service bldg.
5. River & Stream Improve.
Beach development
6. Heat, Power & Light
Gas 75%
Services 75%
7. General Development
$3562.00
$ 500.00
$2240.00
$2400.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. Area Development($26722.00)
2. Project Labour ($ 7446.00)
3. Interest ($ 2$$1.00)
Boyd Development Total
$37049.00
C -12 -C Uxbridge Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife Planting
Trees $ 30.00
2. Ground Improvement
Fireguard (labour)
3. Heat, Light & Power
Gas
50.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. iroject Labour ($345.00)
2. Interest ($ 21.00) $ 366.00
Uxbridge Development Total
1962
Totals
D -26
1961
Totals
$60,501.00 $75,150.00
43 446.00 $ 500.00
;cct.
No.
Description
6-
Item
C -13 C Glen Haffy Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife 1-lantings
Shrubs
Trees (2400)
Tractor Rental $1925.00
2. Ground Improvement
Seed, sod & Chemical
25 acre crop
3. Road Construction
Surfacing
$1450.00
$2500.00
4. Building Construction
Hatchery No. 1
Hatchery No. 2
Complete checking station
Residence
Service bldg. washrooms
Service bldg. storage 16$4.00
5. River & Stream Improvement
Fish ponds $1000.00
6. Heat, lower & Light
Gas 75%
Services 75%
7. General Development
$. Albion Trout Club
$1050.00
$ 950.00
$1000.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. Area Development($1028 .00)
2. Project Labour ($ 4$57.00)
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1962 1961
Totals Totals
3. Winter Works ($ 4000.00)
4. Interest ($ 1535.00)
$206$0.00
Glen Haffy Development Total $32,239.00 $26,400.00
C -14 -C Greenwood Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife nantings
Trees (30600)
2. Ground Improvement
Fencing
Seed, sod & chemical
New property clean up
Nature trail
3. Road Construction
Prime & sand roads
300.00
$2275.00
$2500.00
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Acct. 1962 1961
No. Description Item Totals Totals
0 -14 -0 Greenwood Development (cont'd)
4. Building Construction
Service bldg. lighting
Refresh. booth storage $ 125.00
5. River & Stream Improvement
Dam & beach ;1000.00
6. Heat, rower & Light
Gas 75%
Services 75%
7. General Development
B. Labour & Interest
1. Area labour ($12795.00)
2. Project labour ($ 1763.00)
3. Interest ( 1125.00)
Greenwood Development Total
$1050.00
700.00
$15,683.00
C -15 -C Glen Major Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife plantings
Trees (13025) 130.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. Project Labour (:370.00)
2. Interest ($ 25.00)
Glen Major Development Total
$ 395.00
C-16 -0 Dingle Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Trees & Wildlife
Trees (14200)
B. Labour & Interest
1. Project Labour ($675.00)
2. Interest ( 41.00)
Dingle Development Total
150.00
716.00
$23,633.00 $15,020.00
?525.00 nil
$$66.00 $1500.00
Acct.
No.
Description
- $ D -29
1962 1961
Item Totals Totals
0 -17 -0 Humber Trails Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Ground Improvement
Fencing
Seed, sod & chemical $1150.00
2. General Development
$ 300.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. Area development($2727.00)
2. Interest ($ 209.00).
$2936.00
Humber Trails Development Total
C -19 -C Claremont Development
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife Planting
Shrubs
Trees (12600)
Tractor $1225.00
2. Ground Improvement
Fencing
Seed, sod & chemical
Fencing, creosote
Establish 2 wells
Nature trail
3. Road Construction
Prime & sand
Phase II Const.
Bridge
Phase II- Parking Lot
$4525.00
$55950.00
4. Building Construction
Workshop Creosote
No. 1 residence
Complete check. station
$ 175.00
5. River & Stream Improve.
Fish management
Stream improvement
6. Heat, Power & Light
Gas 75%
Services 75%
7. General Development
B. Labour & Interest
1. Area development($$36$.00)
2. Project labour ($3042.00)
3. Interest ($3$12.00)$15222.00
Claremont Development Total
$ 100.00
$1060.00
$1$00.00
343861.00 $4600.00
X80,057.00 $33,550.00
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acct. 1962 1961
No. Description Item Totals Totals
C -2$ -C Black Creek Development
i►. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife Plantings
Shrub
$ 700.00
2. Ground Improvements
Seed, sod & chemical
Fencing :2300.00
3. Building Construction
i'aint interior refresh.
booth
Creosote exterior service
bldg.
Refresh. booth addition
No. 1 residence
Footbridge
Fire protection
Sanitary facilities $20600.00
4. Heat, light & rower
Gas 75%
Services 75% $ 1050.00
5. General Development
B. Labour & Interest
1. £;rea development($12227.00)
2. Project labour ($ 3945.00)
3. Interest ($ 2121.00)
$ 1600.00
$1$293.00
Black Creek Development Total
C -42 -C Bruce's Mill Development
L. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Ground Improvement
Fencing
250.00
2. Heat, rower & Light
Services 100%
$ 25.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. Project labour ($200.00)
2. Interest ($ 24.00)
$ 224.00
Bruce's Mill Development Total
c344,543.00 $53,200.00
499.00 nil
Acct.
No. Description
R -7 -C Palgrave Forest & Wildlife
Area
- 10 -
Item
A. Materials, Supplies & Contracts
1. Tree & Wildlife Plantings
Shrubs
Trees (95350) 2560.00
2. River & Stream Improve.
2 ponds
3. General Development
$5500.00
300.00
B. Labour & Interest
1. Project labour 03$00.00)
2. Interest (3 60$.00)
$4408.00
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1962 1961
Totals Totals
Palgrave Forest & Wildlife
Area Development Total ;12,76$.00 nil