OPERATIONS BRANCH 



The White-Tailed Deer in Ontario, a new 

 24-page booklet, conveyed a wealth of 

 information to students, naturalists and 

 sportsmen. Photo of deer by E. W. Gorsline. 



Operations Branch is divided into six sections with duties 

 and responsibilities as follows. 



• Office Management: Equipment inventory; boat licens- 

 ing; policy and procedure directive production; mimeo- 

 graph and photo-copy reproduction service; Crown land 

 records; staff uniforms; Legislative publication distribution; 

 telephone credit card; telephone directory updating; iden- 

 tification card; personnel directory; permit to carry fire- 

 arms; revolver issue; Branch personnel records; and Branch 

 financial and records management programs. 



• Purchasing: Purchasing of equipment, supplies and ser- 

 vices; filling requisitions; leases and rentals; and arrange- 

 ments for travel and conferences. 



• Central Supply Warehouse: Receipt, security and distri- 

 bution of equipment, supplies, uniforms and printed ma- 

 terial ; and promotion of foreign state visits. 



• Conservation Information: Publications; weekly news- 

 letter and press releases; material for outside agencies; dis- 

 play and classified advertisements; photo, slide and cut 

 services; reference library and clipping service; and supply 

 of information to public. 



• Conservation Education: Display material for Depart- 

 ment exhibits; production and purchase of motion films; 

 film supply service; program material for radio and tele- 

 vision; and lecture service. 



• Accident Control: Administration of The Loggers' Safety 

 Act; Hunter Safety Program; safety program in Provincial 

 Parks; staff safety and first aid programs; and Workmen's 

 Compensation. 



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