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Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board Thur- June -16 -1966 #1/66
The Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board held a Meeting at the
Humber Trails Conservation Area, commencing at 1:00 p.m., during
the course of a combined Tour of Projects in conjunction with the
Conservation Areas Advisory Board, on June 16, 1966.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Authority Chairman
Director of Operations
Adm. - Conservation Services
Tech.Asst. - Cons.Services
R.L. Nesbitt
J.A. Bryson
J. Cockburn
J. Griffiths
R. Jennings
E. Lemon
A. Wainio
Dr. G. Ross Lord
K.G. Higgs
J.E. Foote
J.D. Agnew
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting x,!3/65 were presented.
Res. #1
Moved by: E. Lemon
Seconded by: J.A. Bryson
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/65, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
A.R.D.A.
A brief discussion took place on the subject of A.R.D.A. and it was
the consensus of opinion of the Members of the Advisory Board that
it would be unlikely that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Con-
servation Authority would be able to take advantage of the existing
A.R.D.A. Programme in order to facilitate the acquisition of
marginal and sub - marginal lands in the region.
AMENDMENTS TO THE TILE DRAINAGE
ASSISTANCE SUBSIDY
A discussion took place regarding the amendments to the existing
Tile Drainage Assistance Programme regulations.
Res. #2
Moved by: E. Lemon
Seconded by: J. Cockburn
RESOLVED THAT: Any exceptions to the existing Tile Drainage Regulat-
ions be dealt with individually on the basis of their merits by the
Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
In view of the fact that it was determined that the rainfall was ex-
ceeding fifty drops per square foot per minute, the Meeting adjourned
at 1:30 p.m., to resume the Tour.
R.L. Nesbitt _ •eggs,
Chairman Acting Director of Operations
ecretary
fl'etropoltan ..lororcto ancl Region
Conservcaiort Azgority
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Reforestation &, Land Use Advisory Board Thur - Oct -20 -1966 #2/66
The Reforestat on and
Office, #7 Highway on
1:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Cha rr.'an
Vice- Chairman
Members
Land Use Advisory Board met at the Authority
Thursday, October 20, 1966, commencing at
Authority Vice - Chairman
Secretary - Treasurer
Cons.Areas Administrator
Cons.Services Administrator
Tech.Asst. - Cons.Services
R.L. Nesbitt
F.M. Redelmeier
H.G. Norry
G. Gardhouse
J. Griffiths
A. Jackson
R. Jennings
E. Lemon
G. Lowe
R.M. Monzon
A. Wainio
A.A. Wall
W.C. Davidson
F.L. Lunn
W.A. McLean
J.E. Foote
J.D. Agnew
i- MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting ,!1/66 were presented.
Resj3
Moved by: E. Lemon
Seconded by: R. Jennings
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ;'1/66, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
YvHu_1 to Oct -1 -1966
The Staff Progress Report for the
was presented by Mr. Foote.
Res . fi
Moved by:
Seconded by:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
period May 1 to October 1, 1966,
G. Lowe
H.G. Norry
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to
October 1, 1966, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROPOSED STOUFFVILLE FOREST & WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION AREA
A Staff Report was presented, as directed by Res. #1$/65 of the
Board, advising that investigations had been carried out in connect -
ion with the po ^lible acquisition of land for the proposed Stouffville
Fc:•est and Wildlife Conservation Area. The matter was discussed at
some len2„t'i.
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Res. #5
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Moved by: G. Gardhouse
Seconded by: F.M. Redelmeier
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be directed to attempt to
obtain options, at a reasonable price, on the five properties
mentioned in the Report dated October 1$, 1966, with a view to
undertaking a Scheme for the Stouffville Forest and Wildlife
Conservation Area. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
GLEN MAJOR FOREST & WILDLIFE
CON SERVATION AREA
A Staff Report was presented in connection with the proposed Scheme
for the extension of the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation
Area, recommending that an attempt be made to acquire three
additional properties which are currently listed for sale.
Res. #6 Moved by:
Seconded by:
E. Lemon
R. Jennings
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be authorized and directed
to attempt to obtain options, at a reasonable price, on the three
properties described in the Report on the Glen Major Forest and
Wildlife Conservation Area, dated October 18, 1966. UNANIMOUSLY;
PROPOSED STREAMBANK EROSION CONTROL
PROGRAMME ON PRIVATE LANDS
A Staff Report was presented, outlining a proposed long -term
programme of streambank erosion control on private lands, upstream
of reservoirs which, it is suggested, be adopted.
Moved by: F.M. Redelmeier
Res. #7 Seconded A. Jackson
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority undertake a program of
streambank erosion control on streams above reservoirs which are
to be constructed under the Authority's Plan for Flood Control and
Water Conservation, subject to the following conditions:
(a) Priority be given to those points of streambank erosion which
are severe and are above reservoirs which have already been
constructed or are soon to be constructed;
(b) The landowner participates in the carrying out of the scheme
on the following basis:
(i) contributes a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $250
to the cost of the project on his land - the amounts
between $100 and $250 to be calculated on the basis
of 10% of the cost of the works on his land;
(ii) the owner be given the alternative of contributing
labour or material to the project, in lieu of a
financial "contribution;
(c) The landowner agrees to maintain the control works constructed
on his property after a period of one year from the completion
of construction has elapsed;
(d) The owner agrees to permit the Authority to enter on his lands
to make repairs to the works for a period of one year after
the completion of construction and in subsequent years for the
purpose of making inspections;
(e) Where desirable, the Authority can enter into an agreement
with a landowner whereby the landowner will permit the use of
the stream on his land and a portion of land abutting the
stream by the public for fishing purposes•CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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REFORESTATION PROGRAMME
A Staff communication was presented, advising in some detail of the
Woodlands Improvement Act of 1966, which has been passed by the
Legislature of The Province, and its possible effect upon the
Authority Reforestation Programme on Private Lands.
Res. g.
Moved by: G. Gardhouse
Seconded by: H.G. Norry
RESOLVED THAT: The following be a committee to review and make
recommendations on the future of the Authority Reforestation
Programme, in view of the Woodlands Improvement Act, 1966: Messrs.
G. Lowe, R. Jennings and F.M. Redelmeier.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
GLEN MAJOR AREA -
Pproperty: Redshaw
Res. #9 Moved by: H.G. Norry
Seconded by: G. Lowe
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be authorized to obtain a
suitable tenant for the Redshaw property in the Glen Major Area.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ANNUAL REPORT - AUTHORITY FOREST
Mr. Monzon, Zone Forester, presented the Annual Report for the
period April 1, 1965 to March 31, 1966 on the Authority Agreement
Forest.
Res. #10
Moved by: R. Jennings
Seconded by: F.M. Redelmeier
RESOLVED THAT: The Annual Report of the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority Forest, for the period April 1, 1965
to March 31, 1966, be received and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
R.L. Nesbitt F.L. Lunn
kdhairman _.ecretary- Treasurer
Vetropottan Joro,to and Region
Corkseruatiopi .Agority
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Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board Thur- Dec -8 -1966 #3/66
The Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board met at the Authority
Office, #7 Highway, on Thursday, December $, 1966, commencing at
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Members
Chairman of the Authority
Vice- Chairman
Secretary- Treasurer
:-v-:on Areas Adm.
Conservation Services Adm.
Tech.Asst.- Cons. Services
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R.L. Nesbitt
J.A. Bryson
G. Gardhouse
J. Griffiths
A. Jackson
R. Jennings
E. Lemon
G. Lowe
R.M. Monzon
H.G. Norry
A. Wainio
A.A. Wall
Dr. G. Ross Lord
W.C. Davidson
F.L. Lunn
W.A. McLean
J.F. Foote
J.D. Agnerw
The Minutes of Meeting #2/66 were presented.
Res - #3 Moved by:
Seconded by:
G. Lowe
R. Jennings
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ;''2/66,
adopted as if read.
CO- ORDINATION OF REFORESTATIOr
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The report of the Sub - Committee
detail.
Res. #4
as presented, be
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
was presented and considered in
Moved by: G. Lowe
Seconded by: J.A. Bryson
RESOLVED THAT: The report of the Sub - Committee appointed to consider
co- ordination of the Authority's Reforestation Assistance Program
with the Woodlands Improvement Act be received; and further,
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein
and set forth herein, be adopted:
1. The private lands reforestation assistance program be continued
on the same basis as in 1966;
2. As areas become eligible for planting under the Woodlands Improve-
ment Act, the Authority discontinue its private tree planting
assistance service for ')lantings of 5 acres or more;
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3. Discussions be held with officials of the Department of Lands
and Forests, to determine means of co- ordinating the Authority's
assistance program with plantings under the Woodlands Improvement
Act;
4. The Staff be directed to prepare plans for the expansion of the
farm tree replacement program and that a report outlining these
plans be presented to the first meeting of the Reforestation and
Land Use Advisory Board in 1967; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROGRESS REPORT - ANCILLARY MEASURES BRIEF
A Progress Report on Ancillary Measures Brief was presented by Mr.
Foote.
Moved b
Res. 5 by: G. Gardhouse
Seconded by: H.G. Norry
RESOLVED THAT: The Progress Report on the Ancillary Measures Brief
be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1967
The 1967 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and reviewed
in detail.
Res. #6 Moved by: E. Lemon
Seconded by: J.A. Bryson
RESOLVED THAT: The 1967 Preliminary Budget Estimates be received;
and further,
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The proposed 1967 Budget, as set forth
herein, be included in the Budget of the Authority:
Conservation Services
1967
Estimate
(1) Forestry
A -61 Private tree planting $ 12,500
A -62 Reforestation subsidies 500
A -63 Wildlife habitat improvement project 500
Total sub - section (1) $ 13,500
(2) Land Use
A -72 Grassed waterway subsidies $ 1,000
A -73 Tile drainage subsidies l 1,0000
2
A -75 Farm pond services 2,500
A -76 Farm tree replacement program 1,000
A -77 Farm plan assistance 1,250
A -7$ Conservation Assistance program
Total sub - section (2) $ 6,650
(3) Fish & Wildlife
A -82 Fish rearing $ 2,500
A -$3 Bird feed II
Total sub-sectior (3) $ 3,250
G -6 Stream Bank Erosion Control $ 10,000
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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UXBRIDGE CONSERVATION AREA
A communication was presented, quoting a resolution of the Executive
Committee, having regard to the Uxbridge Conservation Area.
Res. #7
Moved by: G. Lowe
Seconded by: G. Gardhouse
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to study the Uxbridge Conservat-
ion Area and make recommendations for the further development of the
property in keeping with the aims and objectives of the Forest and
Wildlife Conservation Areas.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
SCHEME R.L.7 - PROPOSED GLEN MAJOR
FOREST & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA
A Staff communication was presented, concerning the progress on
negotiating options for certain properties in the proposed Glen
Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area.
Res. #8
Moved by: G. Gardhouse
Seconded by: H.G. Norry
THE BOARD.RECOM ENDS THAT: Scheme R.L.7, A Scheme for the Acquisit-
ion and Development of the Glen Major Forest & Wildlife Conservation
Area be adopted; and further in this connection, the following action
be taken:
(a) all member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(b) the Minister of Energy & Resources Management be re-
quested to approve this Scheme and a grant of 50% of
the cost thereof;
(c) when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized to take whatever action is required in con-
nection with the Scheme, including the execution of any
necessary documents.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
R.L. Nesbitt F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer