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Grossman, provincial Sec -
or Resources Development,
that the Ontario Gov-
will
ov-
lfeestrr creational lh an e
nsive
n trails
gut the Province.
trails will benlable to
outdoor
1x110 enjoy such
and recreational activities as
fling, cross-country ski-
ack riding, hiking, and
riding.
German said that in some
these els will be restricted
specific . use .-- to separate
Ring from. cross-cg$tntry
fat example, or hiking from
In other cases, trails
identified for multiple use
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where the enjoyment of these lands
by different groups is compatible.
"The Government will also
establish a Trails Council to 'assist
in the development of a complete
trails system," Mr. Grossman
told the Legislature. "This Council
will consist of representatives from
various recreational organizations..
outdoor sports , groups..conserva-
tionists..farmers_.and interested
bodies.'"
The Trails Council will report to
the Minister of Natural Resources.
Its initial task will be an inventory
of existing trails and recommenda-
tions on the development of a
broader trail network: -The
Council will also be asked to make
proposals on how it believes our
trails ptolicy should be embodied in
appropriate legislation," Mr. Gros-
sman commented.
"The proposed Trails Council
will not, unfortunately, be in a
position to make recommendations
on the establishment of . snowmo-
bile trails for this winter," he went
on.
The Government will, therefore,
start work immediately on this
urgent aspect of the trails program-
me.
The Ministry of Natural Resour-
ces, through its 48 district offices.
is now drawing up a complete
inventory of existing snowmobile
trails throughout Ontario. The
Ministry will map trail routes and,
during the winter. will identify and
help maintain such routes by
packing the snow with grooming
machines. Mr. Grossman said he
hopes snowmobile clubs will 'be
able to assist .the Ministry in this
work• • '"Wee . actively seek their
co-operation and 1 invite interested
groups. to contact the nearest
district office of the Ministry." he
commented.
During this session of . the
Legislature, the Government will
introduce amendments to the Mot-
orized Snow Vehicles Act dealing
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with trespass and liability to
protect the rights .of ' farmers and
other property owners,
A snowmobiler will be required
to obtain written permission from
the owner or occupier of private
property before he enters that
property. Failure to obtain written
permission will represent a. provin-
cial offenceof trespass in' the
absence of any lawful. excuse.
Upon the request of the property
owner or occupier the snowmobile
operator will be required to stop,
identify himself, and produce his
licence, as well as written permis-
sion to cross that property.
Where a complaint of trespass is
made, . the .Crown will assume
responsibility for investigation and
prosecution.
Mr. Grossman said that new
legislation will also ensure that the
property owner or tenant is not
liable for injury to a snowmobiler
who is a trespasser or who does
have written permission to be on
the property. • "However, the
property owner or occupier would
be liable if wilfully or maliciously
intended harm ` can be establish
ed, "" he noted.
Mr. Grossman added that the
trails programme . 'represents a
major Government initiative that
will bring considerable benefits to
the thousands of Ontarians .who
enjoy outdoor activities in all
seasons.
"Once the Trails Council has
been appointed and has had an
opportunity to make further recom-
mendations. appropriate onmibus
legislation will be brought before
this House to refine and expand the
coniplete trails programme." he
said.
Honourable John White. Provin-
cial Treasurer announced this week
that the province is soon going to
introduce . a bill to establish the
Ontario Land Corporation.
The Ontario Land Corporation
will have three principal functions.
It will finance the assembiy of land
for new towns and industrial parks.
h will finance certain forams of
government accommodation invol-
ving leasebacks.
The O.L.C. will not develop or
hold in perpetuity the land . it
assembles. instead. it will turn the
assenibled land over to a special
project corporation which in each
case will report to the appropriate
Ministrt .
Each project corporation will be
set up to manage the development
of a specific project and the private
sector will participate fully in every
phase including the planning.
development. and construction as
well as in the ownership rental and
leasing of 'the developed proper-
ties,
The O.L.C. will iinitiate new
towns and industrial parks in parts
of the province where the private
sector is unlikely to venture on its
ow n .
FurtherO.L.C. will lend money
to municipalities or their agencies
to oingl+ develop peg*v'oc'al ntnanic
ipal industrial parks to help attract
inrdus,trv. in parts of Ontario where
additional economic growth is
desired.
At the same time. the . Govern-
ment is going to ensure that the
Corporation takes special measures
to keep all useable farmland, which
it holds, in, continuous food
production as. long as possible.
Directors for the corporation will
be drawn from the private sector as
will the management -antrst ff.
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For Morris Project
The Honourable Leo Bernier,
Minister of Natural Resources,
announces :the approval of a
provincial grant of. $16;500 to the
Maitland • Valley Conservation
Authority for the proposed Morris
Conservation Area.
The Authority is proposing to
acquire some. -210 acres of land in
Morris Township for the establish-
ment of this Conservation Area.
The property is. located about 25
miles east of Lake Huron and about
2 miles north-west of the Town of
Brussels. The land is slightly
rolling with 60 acres in heavy bush.
, 60 acres of bush and scrub, and 35
acres clear with old farm buildings.
It - is the source area for two
intermittent streams which drain
into the Little Maitland River.
The Area will be managed for the
purposes ofsdurce area protection.
. forestry. wildlife management and
conservation education. -
All member municipalities will
bear the Authority's share of the
cost.
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