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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReforestation & Land Use Advisory Board 1969VetmpotaP JoronEo and legion E-1 Con4erL'atiopt ....#44thoriEy MINUTES Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board Thursday- May -29 -1969 #1/69 The Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, #7 Highway on Thursday, May 29, 1969, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Members Chairman of the Authority Secretary- Treasurer Adm. - C.L.M. Div. Tech.Asst. - Water Tech.Asst. - Forestry ABSENT WERE Vice - Chairman Members J.A. Bryson J. Christian H.L. Fair J. Griffiths R. Jennings H.E. Kennedy E. Lemon G. Lowe H. Lawrie R.L. Nesbitt H.G. Norry F.R. Perkins A. Wainio Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn W.A. McLean J.D. Agnew J.D. Kirkpatrick F.M. Redelmeier G. Gardhouse A. Jackson Dr. D.H. Pimlott R. Trotter L. Van Tichelen A.A. Wall MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/68 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: G. Lowe RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/68, as presented, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period January to May, 1969, was presented. Res. #2 Moved by: F.R. Perkins Seconded by: H.L. Fair RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January to May, 1969, be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; E -2 MAPLE SYRUP PROGRAMME - 1969 A report on Res. #3, -2- the 1969 Maple Syrup Programme was presented by Mr. McLean. RESOLVED THAT: received; and Moved by: Seconded by: E. Lemon R. Jennings The report on the 1969 Maple Syrup Programme be THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: at Bruce's Mill in 1970 and be requested to make budget and water services. GAVEL PIT RESTORATION A report on the gravel pit detail. The Maple Syrup demonstration be continued that the Conservation Areas Advisory Board provision for the installation of hydro CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; restoration was presented and considered in Res. #1+ Moved bye Seconded by: H.G. Norry H.L. Fair RESOLVED THAT: The report on the Gravel Pit Restoration be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following action be taken with regard to Gravel Pit Restoration: (a) A programme of Gravel Pit Restoration on lands owned by the Authority be undertaken as funds permit; No further studies concerning the control, operation or restorat- ion of gravel excavations be undertaken at this time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; (b) ELM TREE REMOVAL A staff report was presented dealing encountered as a result of the Dutch Res. #5 Moved by: with the problems which have been Elm Disease. R. Jennings Seconded by: E. Lemon RESOLVED THAT: The report and proposed Brief, entitled "A Programme for the Removal of Dead Elms" be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Brief entitled "A Programme for the Removal of Dead Elms", be submitted to the Minister of Energy and Resources Management. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; SERVICES TO AGRICULTURAL OWNERS A report was presented reviewing the various services offered to land owners in the rural area of the region. The matter was considered in some detail. Res. #6 Moved by: Seconded by: A. Wainio G. Lowe RESOLVED THAT: The report dealing with various services land owners in the rural area of the region be received; in this connection THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following action to services offered to land owners: offered to and further be taken with regard (a) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested to consider the establishment of a conservation pond assistance -3- E -3 programme which would enable Authorities to'make available to all land owners advice on the construction and management of conservation ponds, and which would enable the payment of a subsidy for the construction of ponds which meet approved specifications; (b) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested to approve the payment of a grant of 50% of the cost of the con- servation pond assistance programme. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; FARM TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - CHARGES A report was presented reviewing the charges made for the supply and planting of trees and shrubs to individual land owners and recommend- ing that the price of trees, including planting, be increased from the present $1.00 to $1.50 per tree. Res. #7 Moved by: F.R. Perkins Seconded by: E. Lemon RESOLVED THAT: The report having regard to increasing the price of trees to individual land owners from $1.00 to $1.50 per tree, including planting, be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The charge made for the supply and plant- ing of trees under the Farm Tree Replacement Programme, be increased for the 1970 programme, from the present price of $1.00 to $1.50 per tree. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ASSESSMENT OF LAND USED FOR REFORESTATION A recommendation of the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board, having regard to assessment or exemption of assessment for lands used for reforestation and other forestry purposes, referred to the Board by the Executive Committee, was discussed at some length. Res. #8 Moves! by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: H. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: The Chairman appoint a Committee to study the whole matter regarding assessment and taxation of lands used for reforestat- ion and other forestry purposes, and make recommendations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE The Chairman named Messrs. R.L. Nesbitt, E. Lemon and J. Griffiths to be a Committee to study the matter of Assessment and Taxation of lands used for reforestation and other forestry purposes. HUMBER FOREST REPORT Mr. Christian presented the annual report of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region. Conservation Authority Agreement Forest, for the period April 1, 1967 to March 31, 1968. Res. #9 Moved by: G. Lowe Seconded by: H. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: The annual report of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Agreement Forest, for the period April 1, 1967 to March 31, 1968, be received and filed, and that the Department of Lands & Forests be complimented on the efficiency of the operation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; E -4. -4- ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m., May 29. J.A. Bryson F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer OCHEDULE ?A4 E-5 Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority A PROGRAM FOR THE REMOVAL OF DEAD ELMS Submitted to the Honourable the Minister of Energy and Resources Management June, 1969 E -6 (a) Intro uctiot The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has, since its inception in 1957, been concerned with the spread of dutch elm disease throughout the area under its jurisdiction. With the assistance of the Govern- ment of Ontario, the authority has undertaken a variety of programs in an effort to control the spread of the disease, remove the trees which have succumbed to the disease, and replace the removed trees with new plantings of a variety of species. In 1959 the Authority began a program of spraying elm trees on its lands to prevent their contacting the dutch elm disease, and at the same time initiated a program of removing diseased trees and burning them. In 1963 the Authority initiated a program of replacing elm trees which had been removed with stock of other species from its nursery. This stock was made available on both public and private lands. In 1967 the Authority ceased to carry out a spray program because of its lack of effectiveness. During the course of these efforts, the Authority was assisted in meeting the costs through grants from the Provincial Government. The removal of dead elm trees was carried out under the Federal- Provincial Winter Works Pro- gram and this assistance ceased in 1968. (b) Scope of the Problem In a survey carried out by the authority it has been determined that most municipalities within the Auth- ority's region of jurisdiction have, like the Authority, ceased to carry out spray programs and are concentrating their major efforts in the removal of dead elms. The problem of removal within the region, as in other parts of Ontario, is an enormous one. A drive along any of the highways in the region will reveal scores of thousands of dead elm hulks which are both unsightly to view and dangerous to be near. Many of the dead trees are on public lands, particularly road allowances. The removal of these trees from public lands is of great importance from both an aesthetic and safety point of view. (c) Request for Assistance The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requests the Government of Ontario to give early consideration to the establishment of assistance grants of ?5% of the cost of labour, materials and equipment for a program of dead elm tree removal on public lands. The Authority further requests that the Government of Ontario make such grants available to municipalities Conservation Authorities, road agencies and public utilities. Metropolitan Joronto and keion. Conserva1ion �uE�oriEc� MINUTES E -7 Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board Wed- Nov -19 -1969 #2/69 The Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, #7 Highway on Wednesday, November 19, 1969, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Director of Operations Adm. - CLM Division Tech. Asst. - Water Tech. Asst. - Forestry ABSENT WERE Members J.A. Bryson P.M. Redelmeier J. Christian H.L. Fair G. Gardhouse J. Griffiths A. Jackson R. Jennings E. Lemon G. Lowe H. Lawrie R.L. Nesbitt Dr. D.H. Pimlott L. Van Tichelen K.G. Higgs W.A. McLean J.D. Agnew J.D. Kirkpatrick H.E. Kennedy H.G. Norry F.R. Perkins R. Trotter A. Wainio A.A. Wall MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/69 were presented. Res. #10 Moved by: G. Lowe Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/69, as presented, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT OF SUB - COMMITTEE ON TAXATION OF FORESTRY LANDS IN ONTARIO Mr. Nesbitt presented a report, together with recommendations of the Sub - Committee on Taxation of Forestry Lands in Ontario. Res. #11 Moved by: F.M. Redelmeier Seconded by R.L. Nesbitt RESOLVED THAT The Report of the Sub - Committee on Taxation of Forestry Lands in Ontario be received; and further in this connection THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following action be taken with regard to the Report of the Sub - Committee on Taxation of Forestry Lands in Ontario: E -8 (a) The present Incentive Programme of the Authority for reforestat- ation on private lands be continued; (b) WHEREAS Conservation Authorities in Ontario are actively engaged in forest management projects on both public and private land as an ancillary measure for flood control, erosion control and source area protection; and WHEREAS there is a danger that the Assessment Act and methods of assessment may make it difficult or impossible for many land owners to afford to maintain woodlands; THEREFORE BE IT RECOMMENDED THAT The Government of The Province of Ontario be requested to study and review the Assessment Act to ensure that excessive taxation will not result in the destruction of woodlands; (c) The Government of The Province of Ontario be requested to study the Planning Act to determine if devices can be included in the Act to encourage the creation and retention of woodlands. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; -2- REPORT ON STREAMBANK EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS Mr. Agnew, Technical Assistant - Water, presented a Staff Report on Streambank Erosion Control Projects. Res. #12 Moved by Seconded by: G. Gardhouse H. Lawrie RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report on Streambank Erosion Control Projects be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT ON SPRAY POLICIES Mr. McLean, Administrator, Conservation Land Management Division, presented a Report outlining the present practices of the Authority with respect to the use of fungicides, herbicides and insecticides. Res. #13 Moved by: G. Gardhouse Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt RESOLVED THAT: The Report on the concerning the use of fungicides, received and appended as Schedule present practices of the Authority herbicides and insecticides be "B" of these Minutes. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT ON "ELM TREE REMOVAL" AND "CONSERVATION PONDS" - BRIEFS Mr. McLean presented two letters received from The Honorable George A. Kerr, Minister, Department of Energy and Resources Management, having regard to assistance in the design and construction of Conservation Ponds and assistance for Elm Tree Removal. Considerable discussion took place on the request for assistance for the design and construct- ion of Conservation Ponds. Res, #1Li Moved by: Dr. D.H. Pimlott Seconded by: A. Jackson RESOLVED THAT: The letters from the Minister, Department of Energy and Resources Management, The Honorable George A. Kerr, having regard to Conservation Ponds and Elm Tree Removal be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: A letter be sent to the Minister of Agriculture and Food for The Province of Ontario, expressing the -3 - E -9 interest of the Conservation Authority in assistance for the design and construction of Conservation Ponds, and that copy of Mr. Kerr's letter be appended to the said letter. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1970 Mr. McLean presented a review of the 1969 estimates and expenditures and the proposed budget estimates for 1970. Res. #15 Moved by: R. Jennings Seconded by: E. Lemon THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following be included in Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority: SECTION I GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Reveiue Municipal Levy Government Grants Fish & Wildlife (6) A -82 Fish rearing A -83 Bird feed Expenditures SECTION 13 $1875 1875 $3750 the 1970 1970 1969 Estimate Estimate $3000 $2750 750 250 $3750 $3500 CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS Revenue Owners' Participation $ 8,300 Municipal Levy 12,700 Government Grants 21.000 Expenditures L -1 Private Reforestation L -2 Reforestation Subsidies L -3 Pond Services & Water Quality L -L. Farm Tree & Shrub L -5 Conservation Assistance L -6 Streambank Erosion $42,000 1970 Estimate $ 9,500 500 5,000 1,000 1,000 25.000 1969 Estimate $10,500 500 6,000 3,500 1,000 10.000 $42,000 $25,500 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ROADSIDE TREE PLANTINGS Considerable discussion took place regarding Roadside Res. #16 Moved by: J. Griffiths Seconded by: G. Lowe Tree Plantings. E -10 -1+- RESOLVED THAT: A small Committee of Advisory Board Members be appointed to review and examine examples of roadside treatment throughout the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority and to report their comments and recommendations to the Board; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority send a follow -up letter to all Municipalities, Road Commissions and the Department of Highways, expressing the continuing interest of the Authority in Roadside Plantings. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE RE ROADSIDE PLANTINGS The Chairman appointed the following to be members of a Committee to study Roadside Plantings: Messrs L. Van Tichelen (Chairman), Dr. D.H. Pimlott, R.L. Nesbitt and J. Griffiths. RE MILNE DAM &' RESERVOIR The Staff was requested to investigate the 'situation with respect to the draw -down of the Milne Reservoir and its effects on fish life. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m., November 19. J7 . A . Bryson K.G. Hiame . Director of Operations. Chairman Acting Secretary SCHEDULE "A" To: Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board Re: Streambank Erosion Control Projects E -11 The Streambank Erosion Control Program had its beginning in 1962 when a survey was begun to determine the extent of streambank erosion. This survey of all streams above Flood Control Reser- voir sites, completed in 1964, showed that approximately 43 miles of streambank required repair work. Since the majority of the streams requiring repair were on private land and were likely to remain so, it seemed there was a need to establish a program to enable the Authority to carry out this work. From 1964 through 1966, four pilot projects were carried out on private land, with the Authority bearing the total cost, to determine the problems which may be encountered and the most effective measures to use. From the experience gained through these projects, the regulations for the Streambank Erosion Control Assistance Program were drawn up and the program made available in 1967. The following shows the progress of the program to date. Bank Year Stream Repaired Cost Cost /Ft, 67 E.Br. Humber R. 300' 1500 5.00 W.Br. Don R. 1550' $3450 $2.25 68 W.Br. Don R. 1500' 54000 '2.65 E.Br. Duffin Cr. 100' S 700 57.00 Rouge R. 1850' S7300 S3.95 69 Rouge R. 1300' 59550 7.35 Etobicoke Cr. 2600' ' Centreville Cr. 200' 56600 2.54 00 7 3.50 $3.60 9400' $33800 The annual cost per foot of eroded bank repaired has been: 2.70 - 1967 3.50 - 1968 4.10 - 1969 This work has consisted of grading the eroded banks to a suitable slope (2:1); riprapping the lower portion with stone (either rubble and /or 80' -12 "), and seeding the upper banks. In some locations shrubs are also planted to give more protection to the upper bank. As a regular part of this program an annual inspection of all pro- jects is done following the spring runoff. To date none of the work done has required repair. Some additional work has been necessary on the pilot projects, mostly as a result of new eros- ion. A further inspection is done on all projects prior to the end of the one year maintenance period. Requests for this program have been steadily increasing, and there are six applications on hand for projects in 1970. As some of these involve several hundred feet of stream, it appears that future applications may have to wait until 1971. 13.11.69 W. A. McLean, Administrator, Conservation Land Management Division. E -12 PGHEPULE "B" To: Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board Re: Report on Spray Policies During recent months the subject of pesticides has received much attention. For general purposes, pesticides can be broken down into three categories: fungicides, herbicides and insecticides. The Authority's use of these materials is not extensive, with only a few herbicides used on a regular basis. Other uses of pesticides are limited to the control of localized problems. Fungicides With a few exceptions, these materials are the least toxic to animal life. The Authority has only used fungicides occasionally to control minor disease problems in the nursery. No regular use of these materials in the future is anticipated. Herbicides As a group, herbicides generally fall into the moderate to low toxiclty range. The Authority makes use of certain herbicides as a regular part of some programs. Experiments have shown that a soil sterilant applied immediately after planting provides the best method of establishing shrub plots Up to 500 lbs. of simazine 4G is used annually in the wildlife shrub program in Conservation Areas. Annual weed spraying is done in all developed Conservation Areas as part of the turf management program. Approximately 200 gals of .1 2,/+ -D amine product is applied each year, mostly with our own equipment. Some contract spraying has been done, but because of difficulties encountered we expect to do all our own work in the future. Herbicides are used on an where noxious weeds are a Albion Hills Conservation herbicides. Some aquatic herbicides are used under permit from the Ontario Water Resources Commission on a limited basis to control aquatic vegetation, particularly in swimming areas. No major changes are presently being considered in the Authority's future use of herbicides. ffas needed basis" on undeveloped Areas problem. The farming operation at the School also makes regular use of Insecticides Of the three groups these substances are generally the most highly toxic to animal life. Until 1961* up to 100 gals. of 25% D.D.T. was used annually, along with sanitation, in a program to control the spread of Dutch elm disease on Authority lands. About this time some information pointed out the possibility of the disastrous long range effects of this chemical and its use was discontinued. Since by this time only two Conservation Areas had accessible trees which could be sprayed, the spray program was not continued using any substitute material. During 1966 and 1967 a virus spray supplied by the Dept. of Lands & Forests was used to control serious outbreaks of European pine sawfly in Authority managed plantations. This material is toxic only to sawfly larvae. No serious infestations have occurred in the last two years. At present the Authority's use of insecticides has been limited to the occasional spraying to control defoliating insects in the nursery and scale insects on young trees planted in the Conservat- ion Areas. No increase in the use of insecticides is anticipated in the future. - 2 - E -13 The Pesticide Act, 1967, and Regulations (Ontario Dept. of Health) were enacted to provide better control over the use of pesticides in the province. Under this Act all pesticides are classified into four groups and with the exception of home and agricultural uses, a licence is required to apply a pesticide. In order to comply with the regulations, J. Agnew, Technical Assistant - Water, Conservation Land Management Division, is presently enrolled in a course to obtain the necessary licences to supervise the use of pesticides on Authority lands. 1$.11.69 W. A. McLean, Administrator, Conservation Land Management Division.