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173082

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I would like to Rushbrook Lake Provincial Park expanded to include all of the old growth forest areas to the east up to the edge of the Spanish river Provincial Park as well as areas south and surrounding Shawkwa Lake. Read more

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173107

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As a regular user of the Kolapore Highlands area for cross country skiing, and member of KWTA, I encourage serious consideration of the submission by KWTA, especially the final paragraph: Read more

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173120

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I support the creation of the Kolapore Uplands Conservation Reserve if and only if the area is maintained as “skiing only” in winter months and if Kolapore wilderness trails association is established as a stewardship partner permitted to maintain trails, blazes, maps, and more. Read more

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173205

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As a Mother to 3 children who attend Primrose Elementary school I am deeply concerned by the potential of the surrounding arena of Primrose Elementary being opened up to hunters. As someone who was born and raised in the country, around hunters, I know how far bullets can travel. Read more

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173213

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Old growth trees are elders to be respected and revered. I am almost 60 and sure would not want to be seen as material to be used toilet paper. Read more

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173216

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As a member of the KWTA since it's inception and a KWT user and supporter since 1982 I am in complete agreement with the position expressed as follows: Read more

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173259

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To Whom it may concern: Please add Wolf Lake old growth forest as a protected area. Its most important feature - Wolf Lake has the largest known old growth red pine forest. We must protect this treasure for future generations. Thank you. Read more

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173270

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This proposal seems to only take in the 'easy' spaces. There are still many areas promised in OLL that are waiting to be completed. The controversies need to be tackled. Read more

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173276

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Thank you so much for working to expand the amount of protected natural areas in Ontario. All of the suggested sites in the proposal are wonderful news. I am attaching a report produced by Henry & Quinby that proposes the expansion of Rushbrook Provincial Park to include, per the report (p.7): Read more

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173279

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More conservation land is important. Adding any lands to conservation areas or provincial parks is important. All old-growth stands should be added to conservation use.

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173280

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The Kolapore trails offer amazing access to unique area in the Collingwood region. I want to make sure that these trails can continue to be used by bikes and the management of trails is handled by KWTA

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173286

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I have been enjoying the Kolapore Wilderness Trails for many years and have been involved in helping to maintain the trail system through the Kolapore Wilderness Trails Association (KWTA). I am supportive of the changes but request the following: Read more

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173290

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Dear Members of Council, As a parent of a child that attends Primrose Elementary School, I have a strong opposition regarding the proposal to allow hunting on land so close to the school and surrounding area. Read more

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The old growth Catchacoma forest is unique to Canada. There is extensive research to support the value of this significant old growth eastern hemlock forest, including its capacity for sequestering carbon, as a home to at-risk species and the presence of rare ecosystems on site. Read more