March 26, 2014 · 0 Comments
Simcoe County council has given its approval to the clearing of two wooded parcels within the county.
Councillors gave their approval to the clearing of a 26 acre parcel in Springwaater township and another 18 acre parcel in Oro-Medonte Township at its Under the county’s Forest Conservation Bylaw, clear-cutting of larger wooded parcels over one hectare in size (2.47 acres) has to be approved by the county, the local municipality and conservation authority. None of these agencies had issues with the removal of the trees. The cleared land will be allowed for agricultural uses.
By Richard Blanchard