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Reforestation & Land Use Adv. Board Meeting June 29, 1960 No. 1
The Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board met at the Albion
Hills Conservation area on Wednesday June 29th commencing at 3.30 p.m.
Prior to the meeting the Board toured certain grass waterways and land
use projects and following the meeting observed the work being carried
out in the farm pond research program and attended a tree growers
meeting sponsored by the Department of Lands & Forests in Mono Township.
Present were:
Vice Chairman
Members
York County Agric.Rep.
Secretary- Treasurer
Field Officer
Technical assistant
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R. Jennings
W. J. Agar
A. A. Wall
E. Lemon
R. L. Nesbitt
J. K. Parker
F. L. Lunn
T. Barber
E. Hultay
The minutes of meeting No. 3/59 were presented.
ites. ' 1 - Moved by W. J. Agar
Seconded by J. K. Parker
That the minutes of meeting No. 3/59 as
presented be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
FARM TREE REPLACEMENT SUB - COMMITTEE REPORT
report. and recommendations of the farm tree replacement
sub - committee was presented and discussed in detail.
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FARM TREE
anted
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Moved by E. Lemon
Seconded by W. J. Agar
That the report and recommendations of the
Farm Tree Replacement Sub - Committee be received
and appended as Schedule '' of these minutes
and further the Board recommends that the rec-
commendations contained therein be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Ri.EGULATIONS
A staff report containing suggestions for the program was pres-
Moved by R. L. Nesbitt
Seconded by J. K. Parker
That the staff report on suggested Rules and
Regulations for the proposed Farm Tree Replacement
Program be received and further the Board recommends
that the recommendations contained therein and set
forth herein be adopted.
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(1) The Authority will provide and plant
suitable species of trees at a nominal
cost.
(2) The assistance will be provided to a
landowner for a minimum of 50 trees and a
maximum of 100 in any one year.
(3) Landowner must have a minimum of 10 acres.
(4) Planting will be restricted to locations
at least 200 feet from any residence.
(5) The service will be limited to a maximum
of 5 trees per acre, subject to regulations
(2) and (3) .
(6) The landowner, in accepting the assistance,
will agree to take reasonable recommended
measures to protect the plantings; thus to
. assure good establishment.
(7) Planting will be subject to approval by the
Authority staff.
TREE PL +.NTING 1960
The staff report on the tree planting operations in the
spring of 1960 was presented.
Res. i4,- Moved by R. L. Nesbitt
Seconded by E. Lemon
That the staff report on Tree Planting 1960
be received and appended as Schedule 'Bt of
these minutes.
Carried Unanimously.
On motion the meeting adjourned at 5 p.m.
J. A. Bryson F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer.
4. 7. 60.
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REFORESTATION & LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD
REPORT #1
(being recommendations to the Executive)
1. That the recommendations contained in the Farm Tree Replacement
Sub - Committee meeting appended as Schedule "::" of the minutes
of Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board Meeting No. 1/60
be adopted.
2. That the recommendations contained in the proposed Farm Tree
Replacement Program and as set forth herein be adopted.
(1) The Authority will provide and plant suitable species
of trees at a nominal cost.
(2) The assistance will be provided to a landowner for a
minimum of 50 trees and a maximum of 100 in any one year.
(3) Landowner must have a minimum of 10 acres
(4) Planting will be restricted to locations-at least 200 feet
from any residence.
(5) The service will be limited to a maximum of 5 trees per acre,
subject to regulations 12) and (3).
(6) The landowner, in accepting the assistance, will agree to take
reasonable recommended measures to protect the plantings; thus
to assure good establishment.
(7)
Planting will be subject to approval by the Authority staff,
SCHEDULE IA
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REPORT OF +. MEETING AND RECOMM'ENDA,TIONS OF THE
FARM TREE REi?L..CEMENT SUB - COMMITTEE OF REFOREST..TION
AND LAND USE ..DVISORY BOARD
The sub - committee appointed by Resolution 113/59 to study
ways and means of promoting a long range program to encourage the
planting of shade and /or deciduous trees which are resistant to
Dutch Elm and similar diseases, met in the Authority Office, Woodbridge,
on Wednesday April 27, 1960 commencing at 10 a.m.
Present were:
Sub - Committee Chairman W.
W
Adv. Board Chairman J.
Adv. Board Vice Chairman R.
Staff F.
T.
The terms of reference of the
of a program to promote the replacement
was discussed at length.
It was agreed that: -
1. A program to promote the planting of tree to replace
trees being destroyed by diseases such as Ditch Elm
would be desirable.
J. McCullough
Monaghan
A. Bryson
Jennings
L. Lunn
E. Barber
Committee and the desirability
of trees destroyed by disease
2. To be successful a source of suitable trees would be
necessary.
3. Such a program would be long range.
4. The staff be requested to prepare a report with
recommendations including proposed Mules and hegulations
for consideration at the next meeting.
It was further agreed and the committee recommends that: -
(a) A, program to be known as The Farm Tree replacement
Program be adopted by the Authority.
(b) As a first step the staff be authorized to establish
a tree nursery of suitable species.
(c) The staff be authorized to purchase a supply of
seedlings of suitable species in 1960.
(d) Before proceeding beyond the establishment of a
nursery the proposed program be submitted to the
Minister of Planning & Development and the Minister
of Lands & Forests and that they be requested to
approve of the program.
J. W. McCullough F. L. Lunn
Chairman
Secretary- Treasurer.
SCHEDULE "B"
STAFF REPORT
TREE fLANTING OPERATIONS, 1960
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Tree planting operations started April 20th and continued
until June 7th. During this period 548,875 trees were planted by a
crew of 20 men and 8 machines. Two new 3 -point tree planting mach-
ines had been purchased prior to planting.
In addition to Authority planting, requests have been received
tor subsidy on approximately 50,000 trees planted by private landowners.
Townships:
Albion
Ad jala
Caledon
King
Markham
Pickering
Vaughan
Whit c hurch
Uxbridge
Total
Summary*
Statistical Summary
Authority
Lands
67,000
9,000
22,300
10,000
108,300
Species Planted.
White mine
White Spruce
Red Pine
Scotch Pine
Jack ine
Others
Private
Landowners
128,400
6,225
25,000
139,025
12,450
82,300
36,175
11,000
Total
195,400
6,225
25,000
139,025
12,450
91,300
58,475
11,000
10,000
440,575 548,875
1960
30.0%
23.4%
20.2%
9.2%
4.2%
13.0%
Total 1957 141,000
1958 360,000
1959 355,000
1960 548,875
* Figures do not include trees planted by Lands & Forests in
reforestation schemes or trees planted by private landowners
subsidized by Authority.
Vetropot4tan Yoponto aid Region
Coiiservation _Athority
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Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board December 2, 1960 No. 2
The Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board met in the Board Room,
17 Mill St., York Mills, on Friday, December 2nd, 1960, commencing
at 2:00 p.m.
Members of the Wildlife Sub - ommittee were also in attendance at this
Meeting.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Members
Authority Chairman
Authority Vice Chairman
Guest Members Wildlife
Sub Committee
Dept, of Lands &
Forests
Secretary Treasurer
Asst. Director of
Ope rations
Field Officer
Conservation Are .s
Planne r
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No,
Rest b: Moved By:- 'If,
Seconded By:-
J. A, Bryson
R. Jennings
`T, J. Agar
A. A. 1all
Ei Lemon
H. G, Norry
W,
Monaghan
R., L. Nesbitt
Dr, G, Ross Lord
W. C. Davidson
�.. T''ainio
E. Colquette
Mrs, G. J. Klinck
J. Mitchele
S, Hamilton
F. L. Lunn
E. F. Sutter
T. E. Barber
T-;. H. McLean
1/60 were presented.
J. :v ar
R. L.. Nesbitt
Resolved That : - The Minutes of Meeting
No, 1/60 as presented be adopted as if
read.
Carried Unanimously.
FARM POND MANAGEE :INT :
a Staff Report on the above was presented and discussed.
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Moved By l- R. L. Nesbitt
Seconded By :- R. Jennings
Resolved That:- the Staff Report on Farm
Pond Management Studies as presented be
received and appended as Schedule "A"
of these Minutes.
Carried Unanimously.
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FOREST & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ARLAS:
A Staff Report was submitted on the above and underwent considerable
discussion,
Res. #7: Moved By:- W. J. Agar
Seconded By :- R. Jennings
Resolved That:- The Staff Report on
Forest & Wildlife Conservation Areas be
received and appended as Schedule ".B"
of the Minutes; •
And further, the Board Recommends That:-
the recommendations contained therein
as amended and set forth .herein be
adopted:
(a) the Authority adopt a policy of
acquisition and development of
Forest & Wildlife Conservation
Areas.
(b) the Staff be directed to undertake a
survey of suitable lands
(c) any areas so acquired be managed under
the direction of the Reforestation and
Land Use Advisory Board with the
assistance of the Wildlife Sub - Committee cr
under agreement with the Department of
Lands and Forests.
(d) the Government of Ontario be requested
to approve of any Schemes adopted under
this policy and make a grant of 50% of
the cost thereof.
(e) the Staff be directed to investigate the
possibility of eventual co-ordination
of the Forestry Programme.
Carried Unanimously.
PROPOSED FOREST & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA:
A report on this subject was presented and discussed at length.
Res. 18:, : Moved By:- Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded By:- R. L, Nesbitt
Resolved That:- the Staff Report on a
Proposed Fish & Wildlife Conservation
Area be received and appended as Schedule
"C" of these Minutes:
And further, the Board Recommends That: -
the recommendations contained therin
as amended and set forth herein be
adopted:
1, that Scheme R.L. -3 -- A Scheme for
the acquisition and development of
a Forest and Wildlife Conservation
Area composed of Lot 29, Concession
VI, Albion Township, be adopted,
and further in this connection, the
following action be taken:
(a) that all Member Municipalities
be designated as benefitting
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(b) th.t the Government of Ontario be
requested to approve of the Scheme
and make a grant of 50% of the cost
thereof
(c) that when approved the a pir opriate
Authority officials be authorized
and directed to take whatever action
is required in connection with the
Scheme including the execution of
any necessary documents. •
Carried Unanimously.
FIRE GUARDS - REFORESTATION LAND:
Res. #9: Moved By:- R. L, Nesbitt
Seconded By:- R, Jennings
Resolved That:- the Minister of the
Department of Lands and Forests be requested
to consider fire guards as a requirement
when supplying Forest nursery stock to
private landowners.
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
J. A. Bryson F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary Treasurer
Dec. 5/60
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REFORESTATION & LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD
REPORT NO. 2
(being recommendations to the Executive)
1, That the recommendations contained in the Staff Report on Forest
and ';ildlife Conservation Areas (Schedule "WI) as amended and
set forth herein be adopted:
(a) the Authority adopt a policy of acquisition and development
of Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas
(b) the Staff be directed to undertake a survey of suitable
lands
(c) any areas so acquired be managed under the direction of •
the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board, with the
assistance of the Wildlife Sub - Committee or urii er' a 'reeiient
with the Department of Lands and Forests
(d) the Government of Ontario be requested to approve of any
Schemes adopted under this policy and make a grant of 50%
of the cost thereof
(e) the Staff be directed to investigate the possibility of
eventual co- ordination of the Forestry Programme
2. That the recommendations contained in the Staff Report on
a Proposed Fish & Wildlife Conservation Area (Schedule "C")
as amended and set forth herein be adopted:
1. that Scheme R.L.-3 -- A Scheme for the acquisition and
development of a Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area
composed of Lot 29, Concession VI, Albion Township,
be adopted, and further in this connection, the following
action taken:
(a) that all Member Municipalities be designated as
b enefitting
(b) that the Government of Ontario be requested to approve
of the Scheme and make a grant of 5020 of the cost
thereof
(c) that when approved, the appropriate Authority
officials be authorized and directed to take what-
ever action is required in connection with the
Scheme including the execution of any necessary
documents
SCHEDULE "A" E -10
FARM POND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
In 195$ the Conservation Authority started a service and research
programme on farm pond management. This programme was prompted by the
many requests from pond owners on fish stocking, aquatic weed control
and many lesser problems, and was initiated principally because little:
information was available in Southern Ontario.
The following is a report on the progress which has been made during
the three years -- 195$ to 1960.
As a service to pond owners, close to one hundred private farm ponds
have been stocked with fish. Of this total, some 75 ponds were stocked
with largemouth bass and the remainder with speckled trout. Bass
were provided by the Authority, but owners purchased the trout from a
commercial hatchery, and the Authority Staff transported and stocked
the fish. These ponds, and a large number of privately stocked and
unstocked ponds, now form the basis for our studies.
These projects have been started, and while some have been completed,
many are in progress.
1. A survey on the distribution and types, sizes etc.. of
Farm Ponds in the Region.
Promotion of oir services by personal contact and by
means of a pamphlet.
.........COMPLETED
2. A survey on the physical - chemical,characteristics
of a Variety of types of Farm Ponds, (including Heart
fake).
Eleven ponds were visited once each month fora year.,
Data on temperatures, transparency, ice cover, oxygen,
carbon dioxide, acidity, hardness, nitrogen and
phosphorus levels were collected;
........FIELD WORK COMPLETED
3. A surve on the tem erature re uirements of s eckled
trout and the ab i it of streams o di ferent i ows
an coo temperatures to s atis v t ese requirements.
Maximum or near maximum temperatures in trout ponds
were recorded at one foot intervals of depth during
the hot spell in August, 1959. Some ponds had • .
trout mortality during the period. Other ponds had
no mortality of trout. The pond temperatures of each
group are being compared.
In addition, the volume and temperature of each
infloving stream was measured, From this information,
we should be able to estimate the maximum size and
depth of a pond required to permit survival of speckled
trout in relation to the "cooling abilities" of the
stream on which a pond is`te'be'bixilt.
........... FIELD TAD RK COMPLETED
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4. A project on the management of trout in suitable ponds.
Approximately a dozen trout ponds are receiving
additional study on the growth and survival of speckled
trout in relation to the rate of stocking, temperature
and presence of coarse fish. The extent of replenish-
ment of fish by natural reproduction is being studied,
and above one pond the owner has constructed a gravelld
spawriing channel. " " '
.. , ......IN PROGRESS
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5. A study' o11 the suitability of ponds for largemouth
bass management.
Bass may be killed during the Winter months (when oxygen
levels become precariously low) beneath the ice.
particularly in run -off ponds. To be able to diagnose
ponds (prior' to stocking) for success or failure of bass
a number'of ponds were stocked which might prove un-
suitable. Those ponds which have or will receive a
*inter- kill" of bass are being compared with ponds in
which stocking has been or will be successful. The
following characteristics of each pond are checked:
(a) Depth
(b) Bottom soil (texture and % organic)
c ) Vegetation (kind and abundance)
(d) Insect populations (kind and abundance)
(e) Physical characteristics
(f) "hemical characteristics
(g) Fish populations (species)
An analysis of .this information may. make "diagnosis"
quite possible, and, more important, may point to
features of ponds necessary in construction or sub-
sequent management for success'of bass.
........IN PROGRESS
6. A pro 1ect on the management of largemouth bass in suitable
Ponds,
About 25 ponds are included in a study of the growth,
survival, condition reproduction and harvest of bass
stocked as fingerlings in combination with various
forage fish species. These combinations are as follows:
(a) bass alone
(b) bass and golden shiners
(c) bass and fathead minnows
(d) bass and bluegill sunfish
(e) bass and "coarse" fish
One pond from each of the first four groups is being
fertilized with inorganic fertilizer (3 -18 -9) to evaluate
this technique.
A half dozen ponds were stocked with adult bass in a
comparative study.
IN PROGRESS
7. A project on the evaluation of a largemouth bass -
rainbow trout - catfish combination in Heart Lake.
The open season for trout begins about May 1st, and
for bass about July 1st.
The season for trout closes on September 15th and on
October 15th for bass.
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From the point of view of public us e, the eo mbination
provides a longer fishing season. The biological
implications of the combination is now receiving
some attention.
..,.,....IN PROGRESS
3. A project on the evaluation of "nut- and - take" trout
'fishing in the Glen Haffy public fishing ponds.
Methods of providing a reasonable and 'yell distributed
catch of trout under conditions of very heavy fishing
pressure are being studied, A nearly complete creel
census has been maintained since the Area opened in
1959 and .. lthough financed in the Glen Haffy development
and maintenance budget, the study should contribute to
our other fish pond management studies,
IN PROGRESS
9. A study of the value of placing nesting boxes in
attracting wood ducks to ponds.
About two dozen wood duck boxes were built and
donated by the Simpson -Sears Rod & Gun Club. They
were put up in suitable locations along stre=ams an d
ponds in Conservation Areas and some private ponds.
.. , , .. • . IN PROGRESS
10. A study of aquatic vegetation in farm ponds,
This is undertaken to evaluate the species of aquatic
plants, some of their habits and the problems they
present in pond management for boating, fishing and
swimming. --
....„,...IN FROG :1E3S
11. Studies on the corLtrol of aquatic plants
This is done using applications of various herbicides
as the main means. Several herbicide and agricultural
chemical companies hc:ve donated most of the materials
used. Applications to complete ponds, portions, or
..xperimental plots in ponds were nude during the Summer
of 1953, 1959, and 1960.
The following chemicals have been used:
Herbicide
Copper sulfate
Delrad
Sodium Arsenite
Sodium Arsenite
Simozine
Kuron
Garlon
! adapon •
Cheri -pels 2,4 -D
Aqualin
Jib dothal
Uned On Company
Algae
Algae
Submerged Weeds
Submerged Weeds
Submerged Weeds
Floating Weeds
Flotting Weeds
C ;ttails
Floating & Submerged
Weeds
Submerged 'deeds
Algae, Submerged &
Floating Weeds
Purchased
Chipman
Chipman
Nagatuck
"Geigy
Dow
Dow
Darr
Chemical Insect-
icide Corp.
Shell Oil.
The co- operation of these organizations has greatly assisted
our programme, and their technical aid has been invaluable,
Three technical reports have been written to date, and
vnn ���;t.i...�A7 Summer's work should permit our writing a
brochure for distrttiuta„n-t,n the public.
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In summary, the values of our farm pond management programme might
be listed as follows:
(1) A. service to pond owners
(2) A contribution of technical information on the
subject to other Authorities and agencies in the
conservation field
(3) A preparation for the management of Authority -owned
waters including those of the F1QQd Cgntrol Plan.
Dec, 2/60 M. G. Johnson
Field Officer
3CHEDULE "B"
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO REFORESTATION AND LAND USL ADVISORY BOARD
Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas
Three categories of land are presently being acquired by
the Conservation Authority. These are flood plain lands, Conservation
Areas, and Reforestation lands. Flood plain lands are generally acquired
in the lower valleys to protect the river valley floor and banks from the
detrimental effects of urbanization. Stream improvements are carried out
and the land is then developed for public recreation either by The Authority
or by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Conservation Areas are
acquired and developed in association with rivers to preserve the valleys,
to demonstrate conservation, and for recreation. Reforestation ]ands are
acquired by the Authority and are maintained under agreement with the
Department of Lands and Forests. Forestry is the primary objective on
marginal and sub - marginal agricultural lands.
A fourth category of land is essential to complement the
other programsof the Authority. This category includes up- stream river
valley properties, source areas, and wet lands. These lands should be
largely under forest cover yet provide a small amount of open space and ari
amount of border for wildlife plantings. Other development would include
the improvement of streams and rivers and the creation of ponds for fishing,
access roads, and small parking lots. Planned in this manner they would
lend themselves to low intensity public use by naturalists, fishermen,
hunters and hikers. For discussion purposes these lands are designated
Forest and :Jildlife Conservation areas.
No provision has been made by the Authority to acquire Forest
and Wildlife Conservation Areas. Firstly, flood plain lands are usually
acquired down- stream in areas of considerable urbanization. Secondly, the
present plan is to extend existing Conservation Areas because of the ease
of administration of major Conservation Area Development. Few new areas
are likely to be developed, other than those associated with the Flood
Control Plan. Thirdly, reforestation land acquisition is almost completely
governed by a price ceiling of approximately 0100.00 per acre. The price:
ceiling prevents the acquisition of slightly higher priced land suitable to
multiple resource conservation. The price ceiling also isolates the fore:tr
program to the north - western region of the Humber River.
In summary the Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area concc.'t
-ill provide protection for upstream river valley lands, source areas, L,,:..
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wet lands. In addition they will provide timber, wildlife, and
fishing. This type of multiple resource use combined with low
intensity public use makes it possible to justify the higher cost
of a Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area when compared to
Reforestation land.
Recommendations:
1. That the .authority adopt a policy of acquisition and develop-
ment of Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas.
2. That the staff be directed to undertake a survey of suitable
lands.
3. That any areas so acquired be managed under the direction of
the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board, with the assist-
ance of the Wildlife Sub - Committee.
4. That the Minister of Planning and Development be requested to
approve of any schemes adopted under this policy and make a
grant of 50% of the cost thereof.
5. That the staff be directed to investigate the possibility of
eventual co- ordination of the Forestry program.
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A PROPOSED FOREST AND YE LDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA
The Authority staff has recently optioned Lot 29,
Concession 6, Albion Township, a property of 200 acres. The easterly
boundary abutts the right -of -way of Highway 50, approximately one
mile north of Palgrave.
Two compartments of the Humber Forest (under agreement
with the Department of Lands and Forests) are adjacent to this lot
to the south and to the west. A fifteen acre Conservation Area
holding joins the property and also fronts on Highway 50.
The main branch of the Humber River flows through the
easterly quarter of the property, and near the south property
boundary receives a small cool stream which rises in the lot
adjacent to the north -west corner. Altogether about 8,000 feet of
stream traverse the property, and all of this stream is suitable
habitat for speckled trout.
About one -half of the property is covered with a stand
of natural woodlot, most of which is typical of the wet site on
which it is found. Cedar, white elm, ash, poplar and birch are
common trees. The cleared land is comprised of soils of the Ponty-
pool series, a soil known for its droughtiness and low fertility.
However, the land has been used for pasture and the growing of a
small amount of spring grain.
A road traverses the length of the property. A bridge
has been built over the main branch of the Humber, and a house and
a barn are located in the south -west corner.
The option price of the 200 acres is $30,000.00, or
$150.00 per acre. This price is more than what is currently being
paid for reforestation land, but under these circumstances, where
a main highway adjoins the property and over a mile and a half of
stream is found within the property, the price appears extremely
reasonable. In fact, we must say that it appears to be quite a
bargain, in view of prices paid in other areas of the Region.
The property does not fit into the program of the
Conservation Areas Advisory Board's plans for development of exist-
ing Conservation Areas or establishment of new Areas. This land is,
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therefore, found in a position intermediate both in use, that is
between Conservation Area land and Reforestation land (under agree-
ment), and also in price, that is at least 50% more expensive than
lands now bought for Authority forest. In fact, this property
exemplifies in many ways this new type of land which is being pro-
posed for acquisition and development for low- intensity public ust.,.
The amount of stream raises the price of the property, but it is
also the stream which makes the property adaptable for at least
some public use.
It is proposed that the area should receive very little:
development. Such facilities would be required:
(a) A limited length of road available to the public. The remainder
of the existing road would be used as a service road.
(b) One or two small parking lots, perhaps one - quarter acre in
size.
(c) Two or three farm ponds, of which two might be located on the
small stream and one by -pass pond could be built adjacent to
the main branch of the Humber River.
(d) Reforestation set up in blocks 200 to 300 feet wide, with
pine, spruce, Carolina poplar (to be under planted later with
white spruce), and a few mixed or hardwood plantations. The
Authority is presently experimenting on a number of methods
which we could use to establish hardwood plantations. In
this work, repellents, pre -merge herbicides and mouse control
are being evaluated.
(e) Habitat plantings along woodlands, fence rows, stream banks
and between blocks of coniferous reforestation.
(f) Improvement of existing woodlands by harvesting over - mature
and some mature trees and underplanting with conifers, where
these are lacking, to provide cover for wildlife and increase;
the value of the woodlot .
(g) Fishing trails.
(h) Out- houses.
It can be seen that such items as picnic areas, swimming
areas, large parking lots, refreshment booths, play areas and camp-
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ing areas are purposely omitted from the plan. It is felt that
the facilities available will set the pattern of activities and
intensity of use. It is not expected that the public at large would
find the area attractive to their purposes; rather the low- intensity
development should promote only low- intensity use, which is more
suitable to the management of these areas for forestry purposes. No
significant acreage is actually taken out of reforestation manage-
ment and a program can be developed to ensure the safety of the
coniferous plantations. In the matter of fire protection we would
recommend an adequate number of fire breaks, the posting of signs
warning against carelessness with fire, the prohibition of camp
fires and possibly the handing out of a notice to users of the area.
It is also evident that the area would serve as a
demonstration to land owners of a multiple purpose conservation
program, which includes fish and wildlife values as well as forestry
values, a use which is very popular with the increasing number of
people purchasing land in the headwaters of Authority streams and
wishing to carry out their own private conservation program.
It is anticipated that the total cost of establishing
these few f acilities to permit a moderate amount of public use would
cost approximately $10,000.00 to $15,000.00, or less than half the
cost of the land. With any more expenditure, the area would likely
be over - developed and greater public use could prove detrimental to
our forestry interests.
It would also be possible to rent the house to one of
the members of the staff of the Albion Hills Conservation Area.
This man could do his regular work during the busy season aip the
Albion Hills Area and supervise woodlot improvement during the
winter and reforestation during the spring. On such days as the
opening day of the trout season, he could work his full day on the
property. Reforestation and woodland management would also assist
in employing our best men on a year - around basis, where occasionally
we find it necessary to release these men after the busy summer
season.
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Under the new agreement, the Department of Lands and
Forests has agreed to provide some measures for a multiple -pse of
Authority forests. It is quite possible, therefore, that the
adjoining tracts of the Humber Forest now under agreement might
receive some development other than the planting of trees, if the
Department of Lands and .Forests were requested to do so. If this
is the desire of the Authority, to what extent the Department will
co- operate may be found out in this manner. If the Department of
Lands and Forests make some provisions for very low- intensity
public use, the Authority would have 600 acres in his particular
area north of Palgrave suitably planned, so that some other phases
of our conservation program could be carried out to justify land
costs which certainly appear to be prohibitive to the carrying out
of a single purpose forestry program.
It is therefore recommended:
(1) that the staff prepare a scheme for the acquisition of Lot 29,
Concession 6, Albion Township (200 acres) at the option price
of $30,000.00;
(2) that the Minister of Planning and Development be requested to
approve this scheme and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof.
23.11.60
metropo/dan Joponto and legion
Con,�eruation .Athority
MINUTES
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Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board January 16. 1961 No. 3
The Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board met in the Vaughan
Township Municipal Chambers at Maple, Ontario, at 2:00 p.m. on
Monday, January 16th, 1961.
PRESENT WERE:
MINUTES:
Res. #10
Chairman . J. A. Bryson
Vice Chairman R. Jennings
Members E. Lemon
R. L. Nesbitt
J. K. Parker
Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Secretary Treasurer F. L. Lunn
Field Officer T. E. Barber
Moved By:- R. Jennings
Seconded By:- J. K. parker
Resolved That:- the Minutes of Meeting
No. 2/60 as presented be adopted as if
read.
Carried Unanimously.
1961 p'ELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES:
1961 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented by the Staff and
discussed in detail.
Res. #11 Moved By:- R. L. Nesbitt
Seconded By :- R. Jennings
Acct.
The Bo rd recommends that : - the
Preliminary Budget Estimates as set
forth herein be included in the 1961
Budget Estimates of the Authority:
1960 1961
Ordinary Costs
Forestry
A -61 Operating Authority Crews 4,000.00
A -62 Tree Planting Subsidy 7500.00
Sub Total 5,510.54 4,756.00
Land Use Programme
A -71 (1) Land Judging Contests 750.00
A -72 (2) Grassed Waterway Assistance 1,000.00
A -73 (3) Ti ?.e Drainage Assistance 5,000.00
A -74 (4) Farm Pond Research 3,500.00
A -75 (5) Farm Pond Subsidies 4,000.00
A -76 (6) Dutch Elm Control Programme
& Farm Tree Replacement Programme 1,500.00
Acct.
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1960 1261
8,475.40 15,750.00
Capital Costs
Forest & Wildlife Conservation
Areas, & Reforestation
Land 33,750.00 30,000.00
Ordinary Expenditures 13,985.94 20,500.00
Capital Expenditures 33,750.00 30,000.00
$47,735.94 $50,500.00
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
J. A. Bryson F. L. Lunn
'iairman Secretary Treesurer
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REFORESTATION AND LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD
REPORT NO. 3
(being recommendations to the Executive)
(1) That the Preliminary Budget Estimates as set forth herein be in-
cluded in the 1961 Budget Estimates of the Authority:
ACCT. 1960 1961
Ordinary Costs
Forestry
A -61 Operating Authority Crews 4,000.00
A -62 Tree Planting Subsidy 750.00
Sub Total 5,510.54 4,750.00
Land Use Programme
A -71 (1) Land Judging Contests
A -72 (2) Grassed Waterway Assistance
A -73 (3) Tile Drainage Assistance
A -74 (4) Farm Pond Research
A -75 (5) Farm Pond Subsidies
A -76 (6) Dutch Elm Control Programme &
Farm Tree Replacement Programme
750.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
3,500.00
4,000.00
1,500.00
$,475.40 15,750.00
Capital Costs
Forest and Wildlife Conservation
Areas, and Reforestation Land 33,750.00
Ordinary Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
13,985.94
33, ?50.00
$ 47,735.94$
30,000.00
20,500.00
30000.00
50,500.00