NEW POLICIES 



The modernization of the Air Service fleet was commenced with the acquisi- 

 tion of new DeHavilland Turbo-Beaver aircraft to replace standard Beaver aircraft. 



The training of Indian fire fighters and the establishment of a 300-man Indian 

 standby fire fighting force was instituted. 



A new research programme is to determine a practical classification system 

 for Ontario lakes, based on their potential for fish production. The purpose is to 

 provide a yardstick against which biologists may measure the current production 

 level of any lakes to determine whether that production is less than that which is to 

 be expected over a long period of time. 



The possibilities of developing a programme for the analysis of various game 

 species for pesticide residues were explored and arrangements were made to test a 

 small sample in 1965. 



Propagation of captive, hardy stocks of native Bobwhite Quail was intensified, 

 (Normandale Game Bird Farm). It is planned to distribute these among private 

 shooting preserve operators for release and propagation. 



The culture of stocks of tree and shrub species beneficial to wildlife was started 

 at provincial tree nurseries in southern Ontario. Initial plantings of these cover and 

 food plants will be made on public hunting areas and other public lands. 



ORDER OF ALGONQUIN 



Indian dancers provided lively entertainment for thousands of interested spectators who 



attended the first Order of Algonquin ceremonies held at Algonquin Provincial Park's Lake of 



Two Rivers, July 11, 1964. Sponsor of the Order, Honourable A. Kelso Roberts, awarded 



certificates to 37 adults and children. 



