remained about the same as in the past few years. There is a constantly increasing 

 interest in land for skiing, trailer parks, golf courses and private parks. 



WATER LOTS 



The administration and control of five water lots was transferred to the 

 Federal Government and three to the Ontario Water Resources Commission for the 

 purpose of public docks and municipal water intakes respectively. 



A Beach Management Agreement was entered into with the Corporation of 

 the Township of Red Lake under the provision of Section 43(a) of The Public 

 Lands Act. 



Ten years ago, a procedure was established providing for the issuance of leases 

 for water lots on the Great Lakes and interconnecting waters for periods of ten 

 years with provision for renewal for like periods subject to review of conditions, 

 including rental. Several are up for renewal and, on the basis of new rates related 

 to appraisals, the rentals payable during the first renewal term will be considerably 

 increased. As more industries are established on lands fronting on these waterways, 

 a considerable increase in applications for water lots abutting them is indicated. 



WILDERNESS AREAS 



The purpose of The Wilderness Areas Act, enacted in 1959, is to preserve 

 those parts of the public domain which have some unique or distinctive feature or 

 features. Of the areas established to date, all but two comprise 640 acres or less. 

 These will be kept as nearly as may be possible in their natural state. In areas 

 comprising more than 640 acres, the development and utilization of the natural 

 resources may be permitted. 



To date, it has not been considered necessary to make regulations for which 

 provision is made in The Act. 



LAND USE PLANNING SECTION 



Land Use Planning involves planning for the management of the renewable 

 natural resources on public lands. These sources include timber, fish, wildlife and 

 recreation 



LAND USE PLANS 



Plans are being developed for each of the twenty-two forest districts in 

 Ontario. Methodology has been developed and co-ordination of plans is now per- 

 formed by the Acquisition and Planning Section, while implementation and 

 management is co-ordinated through Regional Directors and Regional Foresters 

 and the Head Office Branches. 



Of the twenty-two districts in the province all but three have submitted Land 

 Use Plans. Of the nineteen which have been received, sixteen have now been ap- 

 proved and the remaining three are being examined in preparation for approval. 



RECREATION LAND USE PLANNING 



In each district north of and including Parry Sound and Pembroke Districts 

 there is an advisory committee made up of the district forester as chairman, the 

 local member of the Legislature, a representative of the logging industry, a repre- 

 sentative of the Federation of Anglers and Hunters and a representative of the 

 Tourist Outfitters. These committees meet at least once a year to discuss recreation 

 plans in the districts and make recommendations arising out of discussions with 

 the Minister. 



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