Resource Management
Under the broad heading of resource management, the Department is involved in the management of :
- County Forests
- County Weed Program
Bruce County Forests are administered by the Department,
approximately 4850 hectares of land, under a management agreement with
the Ministry of Natural Resources. These lands are public lands owned by
the County and accessible to local residents and visitors alike. MTB
mountain bike trails are located on some of these lands (see above).
Forest Conservation By-law 4071 The
Department is responsible for administering the By-law which regulates
the cutting of trees within the County, promoting sound forest
management practices. Permit applications are attached to the Tree
Cutting By-law (link above).
Sch B Exemption
Sch C Good Forestry Practices
Sch D Circumference Harvest
Sch E Eastern White Cedar
Predator Control By-law 3256-1992 as amended by By-law 4250 and 2010-009
- Predator Control Guidelines
- Predator Control Compensation Form Feb 2012 (submit to County Clerk's Office, Walkerton)
Nuisance Beaver Removal By-law 4366-2007
- Landowner Application for Removal of Nuisance Beaver (submit to the County Clerk's Office, Walkerton)
For further information, contact:
County Clerk's Office Ph: 519-881-1291 / 1-877-681-1291
OR
Ken Goldsmith, Forest Technician cell: 519-270-0748 or email: kgoldsmith@brucecounty.on.ca
