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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReforestation & Land Use Advisory Board 1963..J1 �%troplitan...:,Gvr0:nto and Region ... Consen/ation ✓�ugwrilts MINUTES E -1 Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board, May 16th, 1963 #1/63 ' The Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board met in the Municipal " • Offices of the Village of Stouffville, on Thursday, May 16th, 1963, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE: • Chairman R. L. Nesbitt Vice - Chairman R Jennings Members H. L. Fair E. Lemon H. Pind F. M. Redelmeier J. A. Simpson A. A. Wall For Mr. H. G. Norry J. D. Burnside Conservation Services M. G. Johnson Administrator MINUTES: Res. #1 Moved By:- F. M.. Redelmeier Seconded By:- E. Lemon RESOLVED THAT:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 3/62 as presented, be adopted as if read; Carried Unanimously; A.R.D.A. SUB - COMMITTEE REPORT: Res. #2 Moved By:- E. Lemon Seconded By:- J. A. Simpson • RESOLVED THAT:- the Report of the A.R.D.A. Sub - Committee be received and appended as Schedule ttktt of these Minutes; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the recommendations contained in the Report of the A.R.D.A. Sub - Committee and appended as Schedule ttAti of these Minutes be adopted, and that the Sub - Committee be authorized to present the said Brief to the appropriate officials of the Ontario , Department of Agriculture; Carried Unanimously; PROPOSED FARM PLAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME: A report of the Farm Plan Assistance Sub - Committee was presented and discussed in detail. Res. :113 Moved By:- E. Lemon Seconded By:- F. M. Redelemeier THE BOARD. RECOMMENDS THAT:- the proposed Farm Plan Assistance Programe be adopted as a means of assisting in the need of better soil and water conservation practices on farms. throughout the Region; AND FURTHER IN THIS CONNECTION THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Authority should provide financial assistance on the following basis: (a) payment of a Grant towards the implementation of Farm Plans of one -half of the cost up to a maximum of $100.00 to each landowner; E -2 - 2 - t (b) Pro j ects' %al1gibYe fbr assistance will be removal of cross - fences, burial or removal of stone piles and levelling,of gullies; (c) Payment will be; paid only 'on Plans already +prepared by the Soils Advisory Servile or projects approved by the Soils and Crops Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture, only on money paid out by the landowner and only on.apprpval by an Authority representative; Carried Unanimously; TILE DRAINAGE - SUBSIDY: Res. #4 Moved By :- F. M. Redelmeier Seconded By:- R. L. Nesbitt THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- a Tile Drainage Subsidy be paid to W. W. Priddle as per his request, subject to the approval of the Agricultural Engineering Specialist, York County; Carried Unanimously; SCHEME R.L. -5 -- FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA: The Staff advis ed that the Redshaw property was available and discussed the acquisition of same. Res. #5 Moved By:- E. Lemon Seconded By:- A. A. fall THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- Scheme R.L. -5 -- r,A Scheme for the Acquisition and Development of the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areau be adopted, and further in this connection, that the following actlon be taken: (a) That all member municipalities be designated as benefitting; (b) That the Minister of Lads and Forests be requested to approve of the Scheme and a Grant of 50°% of the cost tl. reof; (c) That when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Scheme, including the execution of any necessary documents; Except that if A.R.D.A. assistance is provided in 1963, the Scheme is to be submitted under A.R.D.A. Agreement; Carried Unanimously; ASSESSMENT AND FORESTRY: The Chairman reported on the present status of the resolution to the Conservation Authorities Conference with respbct to assessment on Forest properties. AUTHORITY FOREST -- "LAND ACQUISITION: A Staff communication was presented advising that en Option had been obtained on the East half of Lot 17, Concession V, EHS., Township of Caledon, said property comprising of one hundred acres. Res. #6 Moved By:- R. Jennings Seconded By:- H. L. Fair THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: the acquisition of the Church Estate, being the East Half Lot 17, Concession V., EHS., Township of Caledon, County of Peel, comprising of one hundred acres more -or -less, be approved as an addition to the Authority Forest, 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 Lands and Forests be requated to approve of the acquisition of this land for reforestation and - 3 - E-3 management under Agreement pursuant to the Forestry Act and the Conservation Authorities Act, and approve a grant in the amount Cf the timber Value and 54 of the cost of the land ; (c) That when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the purchase, including the execution of any necessary documents ; ' Carried Unanimously; AUTHORITY FOREST -- LLND ACQUISITION: A Staff communication was presented in connection with certain Forest Land in and in the vicinity of the ilbion Hills Conservation Area and suggested that the Department of Lands and Forests be requested to release two parcels under the Agreement and to add one property. Res. Moved By:- E. Lemon Seconded By:- H. Pind THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Department of Lands and Forests of the Province of Ontario be requested to release the Henderson and Walker trLcts, comprising of 24 and 35 acres respectively, within the Albion Hills Conservation Area, from the .greement made pursuant to The Forestry Act and The Conservation huthorities l.ct ; THE BOARD FURTHER RECOMMENDS TH,iT:- the Department of Lands nd Forests accept the Taylor property comprising of one hundred acres of land reforested by the Authority, for incl usion in Agreement as part of the Humber Forest ; Carried Unanimously; CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME: The Staff advised that policy was not clear with respect to what types of land-owners were eligible for certain subsidies; Res. L8 Moved By:- H. Pind Seconded By:- E. Lemon RESOLVED THAT:- a Sub-Committee of this Board, comprising of Messrs. Pind and Jennings, be authorized to study and make recommendat- ions to clarify the policy in connection with the eligibility of landowners for subsidies under the Conservation Assistance Programme; C..rried Unanimously; REFORESTATION :,ND LAND USE DEMONSTRATIONS: The Staff advised that direction is required with respect to the typos of Land Use Demonstrations which should be provided on Authority-owned lands. Res. Moved By:- R. Jennings Seconded By:- F. Redelmeier RESOVED THAT:- a Sub-Committee comprising of the Agricultural respresentatives of the Region and the Chairman of this Advisory Board, study and recommend as to the types of Land Use Demonstrations to be developed on Authority-owned lands; Carried Unanimously; FARM TREE REPLaCEMENT PROGR;JPM E: A request from municipalities for the provision of trees was considered by the Board at some length. Res. #10 Moved By:- J. A. Simpson Seconded By:- H. Pind THE BOGRD RECOMMENDS THAT:- member municipalities be provided with farm trees at cost, only for planting on lands owned by the Authority E -4 - 4 - and managed by the Municipality, and furthermore, that the trees be raised to meet the added demand in addition to trees required for the J.uthorityts Farm Tree Replacement Programme and Conservation Areas; Carried Unanimously; FIRE PATROL: The resolution from -the R.D.H.P. Advsisory Board referred to this Board by the Executive - concerning the establishment of a fire patrol during period of hazzard was considered in detail. Res. #11 Moved By:- E. Lemon Seconded By:- H. Pind THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- a fire patrol be operated by the Conservat- ion Areas Staff and Conservation Patrol Officers during high - hazzard periods; and further in this connection, that the Staff establish a working arrangement between the proper Staff of the Authority and that of the various member municipalities on a co- operative basis regarding fire patrol; Carried Unanimously; „ UTHORITY FOREST: Consideration was given to the naming of a new compartment of the Authority Forest. Res. #12 Moved By:- H. Pind Seconded By:- R.Jennings THE BOLRD RECOMMENDS THi.T;- the Taylor property located in Albion Township which has been recommended for placement under greemant be named "The Elmer Little Tracts? in memory of the late Elmer Little of Bolton. Carried Unanimously; AUTHORITY: FOREST -- ANNUkL REPORT: J. Simpson, Zone Forester of the Department of Lands and Forests presented the Progress Report for 1962 and a Financial Statement for the period of March 1st 1961 to April 1st, 1962. Res. #13 Moved By:- R. Jennings Seconded By:- F.M. Redelmeier THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: the Report as presented by Mr. Simpson, be received and filed; FORESTRY D:1Y: Carried Unanimously; The Chairman report;don Forestry Day held on May llth at the Claremont Conservation Area. Res. #14 Moved By:- R. L. Nesbitt Seconded By:- H. L.Fair THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Chairman to Mr. J. Walker and Mr. J. Copeland for assistance in this connection; Carried forward a letter of thanks their participation and Unanimously; .ADJOURNMENT: On Wtion, the Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. R. L. Nesbitt Chairmen F. L•Lunn Secretary- Treasurer E -5 SCHEDULE "A" A BRIEF TO THE GOVERNMFNT OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND THE GOVLRNTILNT OF CANADA REQUESTING A GRAFT UNPER THE TERM OF THE AGRICULTURAL REH.iiILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE PURCHASE ;IND DIWLLOPMENT OF MARGINAL AND SUBPVLRGINAL FARMLAATD FOR MULTIPLE -USE PURPOSES METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY E-6 OFFICERS Chairman Vice - Chairman Director of Operations Secretary- Treasurer Dr. G. Ross Lord, P.Eng. W. C. Davidson, Q.C. K. G. Higgs, R.P.F. F. L. Lunn EXb,CUTIVE COICITTEE Dr. G. Ross Lord, P.Eng. W. C. Davidson, Q.C. Mrs. J. A. Gardner Mrs. D. Hague R. G. Henderson H. S. Honsberger, Q.C. V. Vignale R. L. Nesbitt C. R. Purcell C. Sauriol F. A. Wade Chairman of the Authority Vice - Chairman of the Authority Chairman, Chairman, Humber Valley Advisory Board Historical Sites Advisory Board Chairman, Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board Chairman, Don Valley Advisory Chairman, Chairman, Board Ltobicoke- Mimico Advisory Board Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board Chairman, R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Chairman, Conservation Areas Advisory Board Chairman, Information and Education Advisory Board REFORLSTATION A.m LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD R. L. Nesbitt, Chairman R. Jennings, Vice - Chairman Members J. A. Bryson H. L. Fair G. Gardhouse A. Jackson E. Lemon H. G. Norry D. L. Parks H. Pind F. M. Redelmeier J. A. Simpson R. Trotter L. Van Tichclen A. A. Wall E -7 MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES Adjala Township Ajax Town Albion Township Bolton Village Brampton Town Caledon Township Caledon East Village Chinguacousy Township • King Township Markham Township Markham Village Woodbridge Metropolitan Toronto Mono Township Pickering Township Pickering Village Richmond Hill Stouffville Village Toronto Gore Township Toronto Township Uxbridge Township Vaughan Township Whitchurch Township Village E -8 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Purpose of the brief II. Introduction III. Proposed land acquisitien IV. Proposed development V. Operation and administration VI. Legal aspects VII. Financial arrangements E -9 PURPOSE It is the purpose of this brief to describe the proposal of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to purchase and develop marginal and submarginal agricultural land for multiple -use including 1. the establishment of improved pasture on marginal lands for rental 2. the re- organization of lands into complete farm units for rental 3. the establishment of trees on submarginal land and management of plantations and natural woodlands 4. streambank erosion control and the improvement of streams for game fish 5. the improvcmc -nt of habitat conditions for farm and forest wildlife 6. the provision of opportunities for public hunting and fishing, natural- history study and other recreational pursuits consistent with multiple -use objectives The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority respectfully requests financial assistance from the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of Ontario to enable the Authority to preserve a substantial acreage of land for farm, forest fish and wildlife management. E -10 INTRODUCTION The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is responsible for the carrying out of a comprehensive programme to con- serve the natural resources of soil, water, forest, and wildlife in the thousand square mile Region over which the Authority has juris- diction. Thr area cor►riric.es. the watersheds of the Etobiocke - Mimico, Don, Humber, Rouge - Duffin- Highland - Petticoat, and includes the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto containing 240 square miles, together with twenty -two suburban and rural municipalities included within the Authority area. The Region has a population in excess of 1,$00,000, which is approximately ten percent of the total population of Canada. Reliable estimates indicate that the population of the Region by 1980 will be 2,500,000, and by the year 2000 - 4,000,000. The major programme of the Authority is the Plan For Flood Control & Water Conservation being undertaken in co- operation with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada. The Plan involves the acquisition of 'flood 11ain lands, the construction of ohannel improvements, and the construction of multi - purpose dams and reservoirs. In addition, the Authority has acquired extensive areas of conservation lands and is developing these for intensive recreation purpo4es. The Authority has committed large capital expenditures for the undertaking of the above projects. The acquisition of marginal and sub - marginal lands as proposed in this Brief under the terms of A.R.D.A. will permit the Authority to conserve the natural resources of the upstream areas of the watersheds which are so vital to a co- ordinated watershed conservation programme. At this time, and for the past dozen years, a rapidly increasing turnover of rural land has taken place. Most of these "estate properties" comprise 50 or more acres of land and water highly desirable for rec- reation. These properties are lost for public recreation. The trend towards rural estates continues, and, with the Conservation Authority concentrating on properties of major importance, the percentage of the 55,000 acres of marginal and submarginal farmland in intensively - developed private ownership in the Region increases annually at an alarming rate. As well, a great many farms are held by speculators, many of them absentee owners. Many of these are farmed poorly or are not farmed at all. Commonly, these properties are divided into 10 -acre or 25 -acre parcels and sold for housing. Consequently many acres of idle land are created on which the only management *gay be weed control. A 1961 survey of marginal and submarginal land made by the Conservation Authority indicated that 54 percent of the land was developed to such a great extent, that purchase by the Authority at E.11 prices it was able to consider would be impossible. The Conservation Authority has recognized the need for the purchase of a new category of land. The main objective is to con- serve and improve marginal and submarginal land and to use land con- sistent with its capability and suitability for various pursuits.' A secondary objective in purchasing and developing this category at ' land is to provide public "open space" for low intensity recreation use in combination with farm, forest, fish and wildlife management. However, a total of only 300 acres of this type has been purchased - the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area. Therefore, the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board of the Conservation Authority designated an A.R.D.A. Subcommittee which recommended that "a brief be prepared and submitted to the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of Ontario requesting financial assistance in the acquisition and development of marginal and submarginal farmland for multiple use purposes." E -12 PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITION Approximately 30,000 acres are suitable for purchase by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in this programme. However, close to 19,000 acres have been purchased and developed for private recreation, while 11,000 acres could be purchased for public use. 4 the present time, with large expenditures on lands for Major -use Conservation Areas and Flood Control and Water Conservation Schemes, the Authority could purchase several hundred acres per year in this programme. Purchases would be made on the basis of price and suitability of lands offered for sale, although lands adjacent to areas already acquired should receive preference in order to develop larger units for most efficient management. The enclosed map of the Region, Figure 1, shows the lands which should be considered, as well as lands owned by the Authority and lands to be purchased to fulfill the objectives of the Plan for Flood Control 2. and water Conservation. • Most of the suitable lands occur in the north -west and north- east portions of the Region - Adjala Township, Simcoe County; Mono Township, Dufferin County; Caledon and Albion Townships, Peel County; and Uxbridge Township, Ontario County. Some suitable areas occur in other municipalities. These areas of interlobate noraiie,, with generally steeply sloping topography and light soils are a challenge in land management. As well they are source areas for several streams in the region, are covered in part by natural wood - llnd and are in need of protection and improvement as a by product portions of these lands will support a variety of recreational activities such as fishing, hunting and hiking. Therefore, lands will be purchased riinly in the interlobate moraine areas within the Region as they are offered for sale and on the basis of suitability, price and location with respect to other purchases. E -13 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT The main uses of lands acquired in this programme will be for agricultural, forestry and fish and wildlife management purposes. Recreation will be an important by- product of primary development and management. Development, therefore, should be directed to the following 1. Agriculture - pasture improvement on the better agricultural lands; assembling the best lands into complete farm units; development of adequate fencing and watering facilities; improvements to buildings if required; development of grassed waterways and installation of tile drainage systems where advisable. 2. Forestry - includes the reforestation of the steepest and most poorly drained open land and the management of exist- ing woodlands; some hardwood plantations should be established; fire - breaks should be established wherever necessary. 3. Fish & Wildlife - shrub rows and wildlife food plart ings will be established to encourage wildlife; streambank and gully erosion control, undertaken using shrub and herbaceous plantings wherever possible, will add valuable habitat; stream protection measures also would benefit game fish -- particularly trout; ponds should be developed for public fishing; public hunting will be controlled with special restrictions and safety zones about farm buildings and woodlot work projects to safeguard people enraged in primary management. 4. Recreation - facilities should be limited to the minimum necessary to facilitate low- intensity use and discourage heavy use; a short entrance road and small parking lot should suffice. Development costs are estimated to be approximately $7,500.00 to $10,000.00 per 100 acres, including minimal costs for recreation facilities sudh as roads, parking areas etc. An example of the proposed type of development is shown in Figures 2 and 3. The plan of development will be made of the basis of a land use capability survey prepared by the Conservation Authority with the assistance of the Ontario Department of Agriculture, Soils and Crops Branch. Figure 2 shows the land use capability classifi- cation of the lands in the example, while Figure 3 indicates generally the type of development which will be done. IT T -11-- Fig.2 Lind lase ca••9Fility plan of the 550 -acre F_ ample black. The dashed lines indicate tie hounaaries of individual acquisitions. give rxtremes in classification, from 1 to 7, are t ypi ca] of the 'Ands to be considered frr purchare. PRIVATE LAND IN NI -1 f Fig. 3 Pevel ipment plan of the 550-acre Pxarllle block, hich demonstrates the creation of For"".t and 1i2rll : fe Con- servation 10P as on the agriculturally poor lane and presPr ".tion of farm and farmland using the good tane as A.R.P.A. units which would be aviilable for lease. E -14 OPERATION AND AL'MINISTRATION Lands for this programme will be acquired and developed under the direction of the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board, the duties of which have been defined by the Conservation Authority as follows: "To study, initiate or report on and recommend comprehensive programs for (a) the acquisition of forest lands for inclusion under aereerment with the Department of Lands and Forests; (b) the acquisition and development of Forest and Wildlife Areas; (c) the provision of reforestation and land use services on lands owned by the Authority and to private lands." An A.R.D.A. Lands and Subcommittee, made up of representatives of the three County Federations of Agriculture and members of the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board, will make detailed recommendations on the development and operation of the agricul- tural units as they are purchased. Where possible a complete farm unit will be assembled and a suitable lessee found to operate it. Smaller units of agricultural land will be rented as pasture or cropland, depending on their suitability, at fees in general use in the Region. Sufficiently long leases will be arranged in order to permit the lessee to organize a stable farm programme. g - E -15 LEGAL ASPECTS The ►gricultural Rehabilitation and Development Act has enabled the Government of Canada to enter into agreements with provincial governments or agencies for the joint undertaking of 1. alternate uses of land that are presently classified as marginal or of low productivity 2.• development of income and employment opportunities for rural agricultural areas 3. development and conservation of the water and soil resources of Canada The proposal made by the' Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation authority will achieve these mutual objectives. The following alternate uses of land will be made in this program, as specified in Schedule A of the "Excerpts from the General Agreement under the :gricultural Rehabilitation and Development Act between the Government'of Canada and the Government of the Province of Ontario ", a copy of which is appended to this brief. "(i) projects to establish association, co- operative group or community pastures; (iii) projects to acquire marginal or other related lands for forestry purposes - for Crown or provincial forests, for municipal forests, county Forests, or other public forest management areas; (iv) projects for the acquisition and planting to trees, where necessary, of lands that are designated as marginal or submarginal agricultural lands, for long- term management and tree production; (v) projects to acquire marginal lands for assembly to lease to ad jacEnt farmers for forestry purposes to Tromote diversified economic forest farm units; (vii) projects to acquire marginal and other rel=ated agricultural land for public recreational purposes; (viii) projects to acquire marginal lands for public shooting areas, wildlife management areas, or to lease or acquire easements on such lands from form owners for public use." Other projects designated in the ►gricultural Rehabilitation and Development Act, particularly in the field of Extension such as assisting private landowners in reforestation, development of ponds, grassed waterways and tile drainage systems, fish and wildlife management, are being carried out by the Conservation Authority. However, no assistance under A.R.D.A. is being requested because the current budget is able to meet the demand. It is in the field of land acquisition and multi - purpose development for public use that the Authority requires assistance. Employment opportunities will be provided in the proposed E -16 programme. Men will be required for the development and management of these areas. Besides through direct employment, income opportunities will be presented to farm owners in the Region, who wish to lease farmlands and woodlots to increase their incomes. Pasture rental would allow an increase in productivity on the home farms of leesses. It is evident that the proposal made by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority complies well within the meaning and intent of A. R. D. A. An agreement is required for each project, which shall be in conformity with the plan of assistance and the terms described in the federal- provincial agreement. The agreement must specify the proportionate costs and times of contribution by the Govern- ment of Canada and the Province of Ontario; the agency that shall be responsible and terms and conditions for undertaking, operating and maintaining the project; the disposition of chrirges and revenues which may be made or obtained. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Aat hority respectfully submits this proposal for the purchase and development of marginal and submarginal farmland for multiple -use conservation purposes, with a sincere desire to enter into an agreement with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, so that, together, the objectives, as set forth herein, may be achieved. E -17 FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS The proposal of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is a Type B project under the terms of A.R.D.4. Funds for the acquisition and development of lands may be derived as follows: Government of Canada Province of Ontario M.T.R.C.A. 33 1/3% 33 1/3% 33 1/3% A total of several hundred acres will be purchased each year at a cost of $90,000.00. Development costs will be approximately $36,000.00 per year. The programme of acquisition and development would require funds annually as indicated below: Government of Canada Province of Ontario Y.T.R.C.A. $ 42,dod.0o 42,000.00 42,000.00 # 126,000.00 To assure an effective programme several thousand acres should be acquired during a 10 -year period. The estimated cost of the project over 10 years would be: Government of Canada Province of Ontario M.T.R.C.A. $ 420,000.00 420,000.00 420,000.00 $ 1,260,000.00 E -19 Excerpts.from the General Agreement under the AGRICULTURAL REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT ' between The Government of Canada and — The Government of the Province of Ontario V. Dated 12th October, 1962. E' 20 Page 1. 4. PROJECTS Projects under this Agreement will include those undertaken by the Province, in consultation and agreement with the Government of Canada, or those undertaken jointly by the Government of Canada and the Government of the Province, to increase income opportunities and improve land uses and productivity in rural areas, and will include projects for the alternative uses of land, rural development projects and soil and water conservation projects and research as authorized by the Act, and as set forth in this Agreement. The Government of Canada will contribute to designated project financial or other assistance, or both, as may be mutually agreed upon, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, subject to funds having been appropriated by Parliament, and subject to the terms and conditions of each project agreement with the Province. (1) Projects for the Alternative Uses of Land This program covers projects aimed at developing more efficient use and economic productivity of marginal or submarginal lands in rural areas. (a) The Government of Canada will contribute financial or other assistance, or both, to projects for the alternativ uses of land as set forth in Schedule "A" when the projec is a designated project within the meaning of this Agree- ment and a project agreement has been entered into betwee the Government of Canada and the Province for that purpos (b) An Agreement with respect to designated projects may designate such projects as "'A ", "B" or "Special" type projects. The Government of Canada will contribute financial or other assistance, or both, E -21 Page 2. equivalent to fifty per cent of the shareable cost of type "A" projects, thirty -three and one -third per cent of the shareable cost of type "B" projects, and up to sixty -six and two - thirds per cent of the shareable cost of "Special" type projects. (c) Type "A" projects are those where, in the opinion of the Minister, there is a strong national interest in encouraging adjustment. (d) Type "B" projects are those where, in the opinion of the Minister, local and provincial interests are primarily involved, and the Province, local interests or individuals should be required to pay a considerable proportion of the cost. (e) "Special" type projects are limited to those involving the purchase for transfer to community pastures of lands which may be marginal or submarginal+for cultivation. (2) Soil and Water Conservation Projects This program includes projects for the development and conservation of water supplies for agricultural purposes and projects for soil improvement and conservation that will improve or maintain agricultural efficiency and productivity, and will increase or maintain the productivity of good agricultural lands. (a) The Government of Canada will contribute financial or other assistance, or both, to soil and water conservation projects as set forth in Schedule "B" when the project is a designated project within the meaning of this Agreement and a project agreement has been entered into between the Government of Canada and the Province for that purpose. E -22 Page 3. (b) The Minister may designate such projects as "A" or "B" type projects. The Government of Canada will contribute financial or other assistance, or both, equivalent to fifty per cent of the shareable cost of type "A" projects, and thirty -three and one -third per cent of the shareable cost of type "B" projects. (c) Type "A" projects are those where, in the opinion of the Minister, there is a strong national interest in encouraging adjustment. (d) Type "B" projects are those where, in the opinion of the Minister, local and provincial interests are primarily involved and the Province, local interests or individuals, should be required to pay a large proportion of the cost. (3) Rural Development Projects This program will have effect in those areas proposed by the Province and agreed to by the Minister as Rural Develop- ment Areas. The program will include physical resource studies, social and economic studies and research on rural development, the establishment of local rural development committees and the undertaking of projects for area development, and improve- ment of rural living standards in areas so designated. (a) The Government of Canada will contribute financial or other assistance, or both, equivalent to fifty per cent of the shareable cost of approved rural development studies, as set forth in Schedule "C ". (b) Based upon the information from the rural development studies and other related information, and in consul- tation with, and with the advice of, rural development committees, the Province may propose a comprehensive Rural Development Plan for areas designated as Rural Development Areas. E -23 Page 4. (c) Rural Development Areas may consist of areas such as counties, municipalities or watersheds or such other defined geographical areas as may be agreed upon. (d) The Government of Canada will establish an interdepart- mental committee which, in addition to other responsibilities, will assist in the co- ordination of programs of the Government of Canada relating to rural development and will advise the ARDA Directorate on the applicability of other programs of the Government of Canada of assistance to programs and projects arising from Rural Development plans. The ARDA Directorate may, in consultation with the Province, assist the Province in arranging for the application to the local area of projects and programs under this Agreement and under other programs of the Government of Canada, in accordance with approved area development plans. (e) The Government of Canada will contribute financial or other assistance, or both, equivalent to fifty per cent of the total shareable cost of any project agreed to under this section provided, however, that where other Acts of Parliament apply, and where contributions to a project are made under such Acts, then no financial assistance shall be provided under a project agreement in respect of that project or portion of the project so assisted. (f) "Special4e type projects, as defined in Section 4(1)(e) of the Agreement, which are situated in an area designated as a Rural Development Area, shall be eligible for financial or other assistance, or both, up to sixty -six and two - thirds per cent of the shareable cost of such "Special" type projects (4) Research Projects The Government of Canada may undertake jointly with the Province, provincial or regional research on land use needs, land capability, and rural adjustment requirements in the Province. The Government of Canada will make available to the Province the results E Page 5 of any studies which it carried out under the Act which relate to the national interest on rural adjustment, community development, .regional land use, land capability, and national land use require- ments. The Government of Canada will contribute fifty per cent of the shareable cost of approved research projects, of the type described in Schedule S'D', undertaken by the Province under the Aci subject to the availability of funds appropriated by Parliament. 5. PROJECT AGREEMENTS (1) There shall be a project agreement for each designated projec' under this Agreement. Individual project agreements shall be in conformity with the plan of assistance and the terms described in this Agreement and shall contain appropriate provisions to implemei such plan and terms. (2) Each project entered into pursuant to the Act shall specify: (a) the costs that are to be shared by the Government of Canada and the Province, the respective proportions of the cost of the project to which the Agreement relate that shall be paid by the Government of Canada and the Province, or the contribution in respect of any such project that shall be made by the Government of Canada and the Province, and the times at which such contributic to be made by the Government of Canada and the Province shall be made; (b) the authority that shall be responsible for undertaking, operation and maintenance of any physical project or any part thereof to which the Agreement relates; (c) the respective proportions of the revenues from any project to which the Agreement relates that are to be paid to the Government of Canada and the Province; and (d) the terms and conditions as to the operation and mainte- nance of any project to which the Agreement relates and the charges, if any, to be charged to persons to whom any of the benefits of the project are available. E -ii-'; Designated projects (a) (1) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) SCHEDULE T?A •e for the alternative uses of land may include: projects to establish association, co- operative group or community pastures; projects to encourage the establishment of pastures by farmers on marginal lands; projects to acquire marginal or other related lands for forestry purposes -- for Crown or provincial forests, for municipal forests, county forests, or other public forest management areas; projects for the acquisition and planting to trees, where necessary, of lands that are designated as marginal or submarginal agricultural lands, for long -term management and tree production; projects to acquire marginal lands for assembly to lease to adjacent farmers for forestry purposes to promote diversified economic forest farm units; projects to assist in the establishment and mainten- ance of farm woodlots, including assistance in planting, thinnings, access trails to woodlots, management planning, and other woodlot extension services; projects to acquire marginal and other related agricultural land for public recreational purposes; projects to acquire marginal lands for public shooting areas, wildlife management areas, or to lease or acquire easements on such lands from farm owners for public use; (ix) Cost - benefit, physical, social or economic studies, or other related studies on any projects under this section; (x) projects for the training, re- location and re- estab- lishment of people from marginal and submarginal lands affected by projects under this section. (xi) such other projects for the alternative uses of land as are agreed from time to time by the Minister and the Provincial Government. E -26 SCHEDULE UBn Designated projects for soil and water conservation may include: (a) projects for drainage of good arable farm land; (b) projects for protection of such lands from flooding, includint dykes, main ditching systems, stream improvement, flood control dams, etc.; (c) projects for the supply of water for agricultural purposes, including water storage, dams and dugouts; (d) multiple use water development projects on a river valley watershed or local area basis, provided a major part of the project serves agricultural and rural development purposes; that where local interests directly benefit they pay a share of the cost, and the Government of Canada under this Agree- ment will share only to the extent that the project serves agricultural and rural development purposes. (e) projects for shelterbelts and other soil erosion control measures; (f) projects for stone removal on good arable land, and for grassing and terracing to prevent erosion; (g) projects to maintain water levels for stability of agricultur= production and related flood control, wildlife and recreation purposes; (h) engineering, economic, including cost - benefit studies or other related studies on any projects under this section. (i) such other projects under the intent of this section as may b agreed from time to time by the Minister and the Provincial Government. E -27 SCHEDULE ”C" Designated projects for rural development may include: (a) Projects for the establishment of Rural Development Areas, the establishment of Rural Development Committees and Rural Development Studies including: (i) studies of present land use and land capability for various purposes; (ii) studies of resource use, integrated resource develop- ment, or resource development opportunities for increasing income in the Rural Development Areas, including pilot projects. (iii) studies of needs in Rural Development Areas for soil and water conservation projects; (iv) rural sociology studies; (v) economic studies, including marketing studies; (vi) studies of employment, labour, underemployment and vocational training needs; (vii) studies of off -farm employment opportunities and industrial development opportunities. (b) Development projects arising from the rural development plans as agreed upon by the Minister and the Province. Rural development- plans may include projects for the acquisition and development of marginal lands; projects for soil and water conservation of a multi - purpose character; watershed development projects; projects for the re- establishment of people now living in rural develop- ment areas, including training and re- establishment assistance; projects designed to increase income opport- unities; and other related projects approved by the Minister. (c) Rural Development Officer services, including training of such officers and including pro -rated salaries or wages in respect of their actual employment in Rural Development Areas designated by agreement. E -2$ SCHEDULE I'D" Designated projects for provincial research may include: (a) studies aimed at evaluating the present provincial land use pattern with a view to establishing criteria and priorities for action under ARDA; (b) provincial or regional rural land use, or land capability studies; or recommended land use studies; (c) provincial or regional social and economic studies concernin rural development or rural adjustment; (d) studies aimed at predicting future land use needs or market requirements for production from lands in rural agricultural areas; (e) studies aimed at delineating areas of low productivity; (f) such other research projects as are agreed upon under the Ac metropoltan Joron10 and Region e»iieruatio,i Agority MINUTES E -29 Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Bd. Thur- September -26/63 #2/63 The Reforestation, and Land Use Advisory Board met in the Albion Township Municipal Offices, #50 Highway, on Thursday, September 26, 1963, com- mencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE: Chairman Vice - Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Members Secretary- Treasurer Conservation Services Adm R.L. Nesbitt R. Jennings W.C. Davidson J.A. Bryson G. Gardhouse A. Jackson E. Lemon H. Pind F.M. Redelmeier J.A. Simpson L. Van Tichelen A.A. ;fall F.L. Lunn .M.G. Johnson MINUTES: The Minutes of Meeting x'1/63 were presented. Res. x'15 Moved by: Seconded by: H. Pind E. Lemon RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/63 as presented, as if read. be adopted REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUBCOMMITTEE Mr. Pind presented a report of the Conservation Assistance Program Sub- committee, together with their recommendations. Res. ;!'16 Droved by: H. Pind Seconded by: R. Jennings • The report of the Conservation Assistance RESOLVED THAT: Program be received; AND FURTHER IN THIS CONNECTION THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recom- mendations contained therein, as amended and set forth herein, be adopted: (a) That sentence 1 of Paragraph 1 of the regulations concerning Tile Drainage Assistance be amended to read: 1. The Authority will pay a grant toward the installation of tile drainage systems in lands to be improved for the growing of farm crops; (b) That Paragraph 1 of the regulations concerning Grassed Waterway Assistance be amended to read. 1. The Authority will pay a grant toward the establishment of grass waterways on lands to be improved for the grow- ing of farm crops, of one -half the cost, up to a maximum E -30 -2- of $200.00 per hundred acres, or fraction thereof. (c) That Paragraph (b) of the terms concerning Farm Pond Assistance be amended to read: (b) The Authority will assist in the design and layout of farm ponds, however where the design and layout of a project on any one property requires the services of a field party (2 men) for a period greater than two days, the Authority may require the owner to obtain independent engineering services at his own expense. (d) (i) The provisions and planting of trees under the Farm Tree Replacement Assistance Program be limited to Farm Propert- ies, except for the planting of farm trees on Authority - owned lands managed either by the Authority, or a member municipality. (ii) That the regulations of the Farm Tree Replacement Assist- ance Program be amended by deleting the words "Land Owner" wherever it occurs, and substituting the words "Farm Owner ". (e) The following paragraph be added to the regulations for all assistance programs: The Authority accepts no liability for the failure of any project where assistance has been given, and all persons or owners accepting assistance for any Oonservation Project agree to hold the Authority blameless, in the event of failure of the said project, and further agree to obtain any necessary permit required by any other Governmental agency or Department having jurisdiction. Carried Unanimously; SCHEME RL -5 - PALGRAVE AREA EXTENSION The staff presented a report, advising that additional property was available at a favourable price, adjoining the present Palgrave Area. Res. x}17 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: J.A. Bryson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Scheme RL -5 - "A Scheme for Extension of the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area" be adopted; AND FURTHER IN THIS CONNECTION THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The follow- ing action be taken: 1. That all member municipalities be designated as benefitting; 2. That the Minister of Lands and Forests be requested to approve this Scheme and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof; 3. That when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with this Scheme, including the execution of any necessary documents. Carried Unanimously; AUTHORITY FOREST LAND ACQUISITION The staff presented a report advising that two additional properties have been added to the Authority forest, comprising Part of Lot 19, Concession V, E.H.S., Township of Caledon. Res. #1$ Moved by: H. Pind Seconded by: G. Gardhouse -3- E -31 RESOLVED THAT: The report regarding the addition to the Humber Forest, being Part of Lot 19, Concession V, E.H.S., Caledon Township, be received. Carried Unanimously; SUGGESTED AMENDMENT - WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION ACT Mr. Redelmeier advised difficulty was being experienced concerning certain flowing wells in the region and suggested that the Government of Ontario be requested to consider an amendment to the Water Resources Commission Act. Res.j19 Moved by: F.M. Redelmeier Seconded by: G. Gardhouse THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Government of Ontario be requested to consider an amendment to the Ontario Water Resources Commission Act, which would give the Commission power to require an owner to control a free - flowing well, where the flow is such that it seriously affects the static level of adjacent wells. Carried Unanimously; ADJOURNMENT: On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 3.30 p.m., to participate in the dedication of the Elmer Little Tract of the Authority Forest, and to visit the Conservation School. R.L. Nesbitt F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer metropo/ttan J00t0 and legion Con4epvation -Authority MINUTES E -32 Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Bd. Fri - January -17/64 ;;3/63 The Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board met in the Board Room of the Authority Offices, ,;'7 Highway, on Friday, January 17th, 1964, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT MERE: Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Reforestation & L.U.Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Secretary- Treasurer Conservation Services Admin. Dr. G. Ross Lord W.C. Davidson R.L. Nesbitt R. Jennings J.A. Bryson G. Gardhouse A. Jackson E. Lemon H.G. Norry H. Pind J. Griffiths R. Trotter L. Van Tichelen A.A. Tlall F.L. Lunn M.G. Johnson MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting ;;'2/63 were presented. Res. yr20, Moved by: G. Gardhouse Seconded by: R. Jennings RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting , "2/63 as presented, be adopted as if read. Carried Unanimously; STAFF REPORT - 1963 Mr. Johnson presented a comprehensive report of the 1963 programme carried out by the Conservation Services Division. Res. #21 Moved by: H. Pind Seconded by: E. Lemon RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report on the 1963 programme be received. Qarr ed Unanimously; PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1964 The Preliminary Budget Estimates were considered in detail. Res. '22 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: G. Gardhouse THE BOARD RECONMENDS THAT: The 1964 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as set forth herein, be included in the 1964 Budget of the Authority: Forestry A -61 Private tree plantin3 $ 5,000.00 A -62 Reforestation Subsidies 750.00 A -63 wildlife habitat improvement project 500.00 p6,250.00 E -33 -2- Land Use A -72 Grassed waterway subsidies $ 1,000.00 A -73 Tile drainage subsidies 2,000.00 A -?4 Farm pond research 500.00 A -75 Farm pond subsidies and service 3,000.00 A -76 Farm tree replacement program 500.00 A -77 Farm plan assistance program 1,000.00 A -7$ Streambank erosion control assistance program 5,000.00 $13,000.00 Fish & Wildlife A -$2 Fish rearing $ 2,200.00 A -63 Bird feeding 100.00 $ 2,300.00 Grand Total $21,50.00 Carried Unanimously; PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT - Ebenezer Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area The Staff presented a proposed preliminary plan of development for the Ebenezer Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area. Res. ,;'23 Moved by: Seconded by: H.G. Norry H. Pind 1/7q0LVED THAT: The Preliminary Plan of Development for the Ebenezer Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area, as presented by the Staff, be received and appended as Schedule „A,:; and THE BOARD REC0MMEATD:, THAT: The Plan be approved. Carried Unanimously; PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT - King Creek Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area The Staff presented a proposed preliminary plan of development for the King Creek Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area. Res. #24 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: A. Jackson RESOLVED THAT: The Preliminary Plan of Development for the King Creek Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area, as presented by the Staff, be received and appended as Schedule and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THt.T : The Plan be approved. Carried Unanimously; TILE DRAINAGE SUBSIDY - APPROVAL The Staff reported that they had been unable to inspect the tile drains installed by Mr. R.J. Stewart of Bolton. Res. #25 Moved by: H. Pind Seconded by: Dr. G. Ross Lord RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be authorized and directed to pay the re- gular tile drain subsidy to Mr. R.J. Stewart of Bolton. Carried Unanimously; STREAM BANK EROSION CONTROL SUB - COMMITTEE A discussion took place as to the advisability of having a Sub -Com- mittee prepare Rules and Regulations for the administration of the Stream Bank Erosion Control Assistance Programme; Res. #26 Moved by: Seconded by: E. Lemon Dr. G. Ross Lord -3- E -34 RESOLVED THAT: The following be a Sub - Committee to study and report on Rules and Regulations for the Stream Bank Erosion Control Assist- ance Programme; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The first -named be Chairman: G. Gardhouse H. Pind H.G. Norry A. Jackson Carried Unanimously; REPORT OF THE LAND USE DPiC-STRATION SUB - COMMITTEE The Land Use D -'ionstration Sub - Committee presented a very comprehens- ive report, together with recommendations. Res. „"27 Moved by: J.A. Bryson Seconded by: E. Lemon RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Land Use Demonstrat- ion Sub - Committee be received; and THE BOARD RECOMI::'S THAT The recommendations contained therein, as amended and set forth herein, be adopted: 1. That land suitable for agriculture, and not required for other purposes, be held in agricultural use, and operated by the Authority, or leased to private farm operators; 2. That demonstrations be implemented mainly on a lease basis in co- operation with private farm operators; 3. That where a management practice is in the early ''trial stage', the Authority finance the improvements and lease the land to a farmer -co- operator, but where a practice which should be used and demonstrated is an adopted practice, the Authority lease the land on the basis of the farmer -co- operator financing certain of these improvements, in which case the lease should be as long as feasible for both parties; 4. That the Authority consider implementing some of the following demonstrations: (a) pasture improvement without cultivation on very steep or very wet land, with particular attention given to soils of the Pontypool sandy loam and King clay loam types; (b) water supply obtained from a seepage area by tile to a pond or watering trough; (c) establishment and use of windbreaks around farm build- ings and roadways; (d) use of farm pond for trout production to supplement farm income or for family use; (e) weed control on idle land 5. That the Authority interpret agriculture for visitors to Con- servation Areas from urban centres. An agricultural demon- stration including various field crops and livestock could be developed as part of a "Conservation Centre's at the Farr property, Boyd Conservation Area; 6. That the Authority examine the problem in farming Pontypool sandy loam at the Albion Hills School Farm and provide demon- strations of the management practices tried and results obtained. Carried Unanimously; E -35 -4- ARDA SUB - COMMITTEE REPORT A brief report of the ARDA Sub - Committee was submitted, for the in- formation of the Board. FARM PLAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Res. #28 Moved by: E. Lemon Seconded by: A.A. Wall RESOLVED THAT: The Farm Plan Assistance Program Sub- Committee meet and clarify an apparent conflict in regulations, and submit their recommendations at the next meeting of this Board. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4 :45 P.m. R.L. Nesbitt F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer SCHEDULE "Af' E -36 To: Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board, Conservation Areas Advisory Board and Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board Re: Plan of Development, Ebenezer Forest and Vildlife Conservation Area Introduction The Ebenezer reservoir will be built on the Test Branch of the Humber River north of Number 7 Highway. The following report pronoses a land development and water management program ancillary to engineering prorosals for the reservoir. Location and description The dam will be built on Lot b, Concession $, Toronto Gore Township. At maximum capacity it will impound 7,330 acre -feet of water and provide a 300 -acre lake about 1 miles long. Therefore, about 600 acres of land will be required to meet the water- control needs and provide some recreation lands surrounding the reservoir. The conservation pool of 5,000 acre -feet covering 257 acres will provide 14 c.f.s. to augment the low summer flow in the Vest Branch. The conservation pool, as it will exist at approximately June 1 of each year, will have a maximum depth of 42 feet and an average depth of about 20 feet. Table 1 illustrates the decrease in stored water, depth and lake area at 2 -week intervals following June 1. The initially slow decrease in water level during June and July together with the steep shores of the reservoir will produce little change in size of the main body of the lake. Therefore, the quality of the water - recreation programme should not be impaired. Proposed development The plan of development is shown on the accompanying map. Of the 600 acres which will be purchased 257 acres will be flooded for a duration which will prevent any development. About 40 acres will be flooded from time to time, mainly for short periods, and these lands may be developed as forest areas, picnic areas and wild- life areas. Natural woodlands will be cleared in locations below the conservation pool elevation. Woodlots which will be flooded periodi- cally will be given conventional management with the exception of on steep slopes which will receive maintenance management. A total of 120 acres will be reforested with hardwoods and conifers. The reservoir will be stocked with game fish - probably large- mouth bass and possibly crappies. A winter pool of at least 200 acre - feet should be held in order to carry over part of the fish population E -37 Table 1: Decrease in stored water, depth and lake area at two -week intervals after June 1. Date Storage Decrease in depth Lake Area (acre -feet) (feet) (acres) June 1 5,000 0 257 June 15 4,585 1 250 June 30 4,170 2.5 240 July 15 3,750 4 225 July 30 3,340 6 210 August 14 2,925 $.5 195 August 29 2,510 11 175 September 13 2,095 13 160 September 2$ 1,680 16 140 October 13 1,265 19 120 October 31 $50 23 90 without the danger of '}winter - kill" of the fish. E -38 The tail water fishery, which will extend through the south part of the Ebenezer Area into the north part of the Claireville Con- servation Area should be an extremely popular one. Rainbow trout should be managed on a put -and -take basis. Outlet valves at various depths in the reservoir will urovire water of desirable quality. The West Branch should be improved by grading, rip - rapping and planting to reduce erosion and improve the usefulness to anglers and better its annearance in both the Ebenezer and Claireville Areas. Access should be good to all parts of the lake in order to achieve its recreation potential. Therefore, three access sites are proposed - one off the Seventh Concession, where a boat launching site should be developed in conjunction with a parking lot and small picnic area, one from the Eighth Concession mainly for shore fisher- men and one for anglers walking from the Claireville Conservation Area along the Humber River to the tailrace of the Ebenezer dam. Agricultural use of certain lands should be preserved. Three units are proposed - one on the Seventh Concession of 50 acres, one of Q acres immediately north of Number 7 Highway and one just west of the Eighth Concession of z2 acres. These lands should be rented to farmers in the Toronto Gore Township Area and operated in co- operation with the Authority. Camping at Ebenezer was scheduled in the 'Ancillary 'Pleasures Brief to the Province of Ontario and Government of Canida. The Authority policy with respect to family camping has not been maple. Therefore, no specific camping sites are sugeested, although, pending further technical studies, a camping area likely could be established at Ebenezer. The golf course, which will be purchased and periodically partially flooded, may be redesigned to continue to function as n golf course operated by the retropolitan Toronto Parks Department. The actual design depends to some extent on the disposition to be made of the Eighth Concession. No recommendations can be made at the present time other than the possibility of salvaeing a good golf course for operation by the 1etropolitan Toronto Parks Department would appear to be feasible and desirable. Respectfully submitted, ".G. Johnson, Administrator Conservation Services Division v.A. rcLean, Administrator Conservation Areas Division E -39 SCHEDULE hBc. To: Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board, Conservation Areas Advisory Board and Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board Re: Plan of Development, King Creek Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area Introduction The King Creek reservoir will be built two miles south -east of Nobleton on the East Branch of the Humber River. The Conservation Authority has retained James F. l "acLaren Limited to provide engineer- ing services for flood control works on the Humber River, and the following report proposes a land development and water management program ancillary to engineering proposals for the King Creek reservoir. Location and description The dam is proposed for construction on Lot 33, Concession 8, Vaughan Townshin. At maximum capacity the reservoir will store 10,800 acre -feet and produce a 400 -acre lake about 2 miles long, flooding upstream as far as the Humber Trails Conservation Area. Therefore, approximately 600 acres will be required to fulfil the water - control objectives and provide some recreation lands surrounding the reservoir. The conservation pool of 4,400 acre -feet covering 226 acres will provide 16 c.f.s. to the low summer flow in the East Branch. Summer flows below the reservoir will vary between 19 and 57 c.f.s. depending on each year's weather. The conservation pool, as it will exist at approximately early June of each year, will have a maximum depth of 40 feet and an average depth of 20 feet. Table 1 illustrates the decrease in stored water, depth and lake area at 2 -week intervals following June 1. Since June and July are the most popular months for sports fishing, the decrease in water level through those months should not interfere seriously with the water - recreation program. Proposed development The plan of development is shown on the accompanying map. Of the total of 600 acres which will be purchased 226 acres will be flooded for a duration which will prevent any development. About 174 acres will be flooded periodically but the flooded land may be managed as picnic areas, for reforestation and for wildlife habitat improvement. Natural woodlands will be clear -cut in areas below the conservation pool elevation.' This should be done by the Authority staff since excellent markets appear to be available for wood products and reservoir clearance will be completed at a profit to the Authority, or, at least, at no cost. Woodlots which will be flooded periodically for short durations will be given conventional management with the ex- ception of wooded steep slopes receiving maintenance management and E -40 Table 1: Decrease in stored water, derth and lake area at two -week intervals after June 1. Date Storage Decrease in depth Lake Area (acre -feet) (feet) (acres) June 1 4,500 0 226 June 15 4,059 1 216 June 30 3,61$ 4 204 July 15 3,177 6 195 July 30 2,736 8.5 190 August 14 2,295 10.5 180 August 29 1,$54 13.5 155 September 13 1,413 17.5 130 September 2$ 972 21.5 105 October 13 531 27 70 E -41 one woodlot to be used for nature interpretation. A total of 110 acres will be reforested with suitable species of both hardwood and conifer- ous trees. In the upper reaches of the reservoir a waterfowl management area is recommended. An area of 65 acres of land and water will be accessible by foot from the Humber Trails Conservation Area. An ob- servation station will be located from which visitors may view a 15 -acre artificial waterfowl pond containing two islands. In addition the upper part of the main reservoir will be in sight and the entire area will be surrounded by food patches and undisturbed meadows attractive as feeding and nesting sites. To further attract water- fowl the "fall pool,' in the reservoir should be attractive to migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. The reservoir will be stocked with game fish, probably the largemouth bass. Pike and yellow perch, now present in the East Branch of the Humber will increase in numbers, to add variety to the fishery and possibly will provide some ice fishing. Certain problems will arise in a draw -down reservoir of this type, but, since the vital func- tion is flood control and summer -flow augmentation, the best must be made of the situation. One important concession from flood control to recreation interests should be the holding of a suitable winter pool of about 200 acre -feet in order to carry over part of the fish popula- tion with little threat of a "winter- kill." The sports fishery below the reservoir will be as important as the fishery in the reservoir itself. It is fortunate, therefore, that about l miles of stream will be available to the public. This stretch should be improved by grading, rip - rapping and planting to reduce ero,• sion and sedimentation, cover should be preserved and created, and a program of local coarse fish control and put- and -take rainbow trout stocking implemented. Outlet valves at three depths in the reservoir will permit the mixing of water of suitable temperature and oxygen content for rainbow trout. It is important to provide access to all parts of the lake and stream below to realize the potential of the sports fishery. Access will be had (1) off Number 27 Highway below the dam, where there will ba a picnic area to serve Area visitors (2) to a boat - launching site (using the Township line roadbed) just east of Number 27 Highway and (3) to the eastern side of the reservoir from the Township line road. One feature of the King Creek Area will be a hiking trail which will begin at the Boyd Conservation Area. The trail may.end,atia. camp •• ink; area on the King Creek reservoir, depending on whether)t?e Authority wishes to'provide camping facilities for the "non- group" public. Boats, could be rented qt this camping area. A site suitable •for family car:p- E -42 ing is available immediately north of the boat launching site with ac- cess from Number 27 Highway. This site should be reserved for future development penning an Authority policy decision on camping. A group camping area with access from the King City - Nobleton county road is recommended. The main service area will be located adjacent to the group camping area and the Humber Trails Conservation Area, which it will serve as well. Respectfully submitted, P.G. Jo son, Administrator Conservation Services Division -2 (. �ry W.A. McLean, Administrator Conservation Areas Division