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MANITOU CONSERVATION RESERVE

STATEMENT OF CONSERVATION INTEREST

Ministry of Natural ResourcesRainy River/Manitou Area

Fort Frances District

February, 2000

Mark AustinResource Manager Intern

Atikokan

Approval Statement

I am pleased to approve this Statement of Conservation Interest for the Manitou ConservationReserve.

This Statement of Conservation Interest provides guidance for the management of theconservation reserve and the basis for the ongoing monitoring activities. More detailed directionat this time is not anticipated. Should significant facility development be considered or complexissues arise requiring additional studies, more defined management direction, or specialprotection measures, a more detailed Conservation Reserve Management Plan will be preparedwith full public consultation.

The public was consulted during the original regulation process and further consultation is notrequired at this time.

The conservation reserve will be managed under the jurisdiction of the Rainy River/ManitouArea Supervisor, Fort Frances District, Ministry of Natural Resources.

Manitou Conservation Reserve / Statement of Conservation Interest

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………1

2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION........................................................................... 22.1 TARGETS .................................................................................................................... 32.2 SURVEY INFORMATION............................................................................................... 3

3.0 VALUES TO BE PROTECTED................................................................................ 43.1 VALUES IDENTIFIED ON THE SITE ............................................................................... 43.2 VALUES TO BE PROTECTED......................................................................................... 6

4.0 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES.............................................................................. 74.1 LAND TENURE............................................................................................................ 74.2 EXISTING AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT .................................................................. 74.3 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES........................................................................................ 84.4 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................... 84.5 ABORIGINAL INTERESTS ............................................................................................. 84.6 NATURAL RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP ........................................................................ 8

4.6.1 Vegetation Management..................................................................................... 94.6.2 Fish and Wildlife Management .......................................................................... 84.6.3 Landforms .......................................................................................................... 8

4.7 CULTURAL RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP....................................................................... 84.8 CLIENT SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 94.9 RESEARCH.................................................................................................................. 94.10 MARKETING ........................................................................................................... 10

5.0 IMPLEMENTATION............................................................................................... 10

6.0 REVIEW AND REVISIONS ................................................................................... 106.1 REVIEW AND REVISIONS........................................................................................... 106.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION............................................................................................ 10

6.2.1 Results of Past Consultation ............................................................................ 106.2.2 Present and Future Consultation ..................................................................... 10

7.0 REFERENCES.......................................................................................................... 11

Map of Site…..…………………………………………………………………………..12


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TABLES

Table Page

1. Background Information 2

2. Summary of Social, Economic and Environmental opportunities 3

3. Level of survey performed 3

4. Values Identified in the Conservation Reserve 4

B1. Forest Resource Inventory (FRI) - Forest Stands App. B

B2. Forest Ecosite Classification App. B

D1. Permitted Uses App. D

FIGURES

Figure Page

1. Map of Manitou Conservation Reserve 12

A1. Values Map App. A

A2. Aerial Boat Count Results (2000) App. A

B1. Aerial View of Manitou C.R. App. B

B2. Shoreline of Manitou Stretch App. B

C1. Forest Types App. C

E1. Location Map App. E


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List of Appendices

A. Recreational SurveysB. Photos of Manitou SiteC. Ecosite Classification & Forest Resource InventoryD. Permitted Uses ListE. Regional Context MapF. Noble, T., Site District 4S5 Gap Analysis; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources,

Northwest Region, 1995.


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1.0 Introduction

On July 16, 1999, the Ontario Government released the Ontario’s Living Legacy Land UseStrategy to guide the planning and management of Crown lands in central and parts of northernOntario. A major part of the Ontario’s Living Legacy Land Use Strategy was a governmentintent to establish 378 new protected areas. This commitment marks the biggest expansion ofprovincial parks and conservation reserves in Ontario’s history.

The Manitou Conservation Reserve is part of this significant expansion of Ontario’s protectedareas system.

Conservation reserves are areas of Crown land set aside by regulation under the Public LandsAct, complementing provincial parks in protecting representative natural areas and speciallandscapes. Most recreational (e.g. hiking, skiing, tourism related uses, nature appreciation) andnon-industrial (e.g. fur harvesting, commercial fishing and bait harvesting) activities that havetraditionally been enjoyed in the area will continue, provided that these uses do not impact on thenatural features needing protection. Hunting and fishing is permitted within all new conservationreserves proposed through Ontario’s Living Legacy.

Commercial timber harvesting, mining, aggregate extraction and commercial hydroelectricdevelopment are prohibited in conservation reserves. Careful mineral exploration may occur inspecific new conservation reserves proposed through Ontario’s Living Legacy, in areas that havebeen identified as having provincially significant mineral potential by the Ministry of NorthernDevelopment and Mines. If a portion of a new conservation reserve is to be developed for amine, it would be removed from the reserve, and appropriate replacement lands would be placedin regulation.

The upland forests and associated wetlands captured by the Manitou site include representativeareas of old growth red pine, white pine and eastern white cedar. The site also contains otherrepresentative landform and vegetation types, including a variety of conifer, hardwood and mixedforests and examples of areas affected by natural wildfire. The rugged terrain of the proposedManitou Conservation Reserve is an example of thin glacial outwash till deposited overmetavolcanic bedrock following the recession of the glaciers some 10,000 years ago. The areasupports a healthy population of moose, bear and many small mammals. The site has goodpotential for outdoor recreational activities, with high scenic values, an abundance of wildlife andexcellent fishing opportunities. The southern area of this reserve is accessible by water throughthe adjacent proposed Highrock Conservation Reserve.

The purpose of this Statement of Conservation Interest is to identify the natural heritage values ofthe Manitou Conservation Reserve, the activities which occur there and, through a set ofmanagement guidelines, outline the activities which will and will not be permitted, as well as themanagement direction for the area.


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2.0 Background Information

The Manitou Conservation Reserve is an area identified for its old growth red pine, white pineand eastern white cedar, and one of six candidates originally selected in the Northwest RegionOld Growth Study (1994). It is a roadless, largely undisturbed tract accessible only by water orfloatplane. The undulating bedrock topography, numerous clearwater lakes within and adjacentto the area, and a variety of forest and wetland ecosites represented contribute to the diversity ofthe rugged landscape.

Table 1. Background Information

Name Manitou Conservation Reserve

Site Region / Site District 4S5Ecosite Class ES 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 28, 29, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44,

45, and 46OMNR AdministrativeRegion / District / Area

Northwest / Fort Frances / Rainy River-Manitou Area

Total Area (ha) 3746

Regulation Date Not yet regulated.

First Nations withInterest in Area

Treaty Three: Naicatchewenin, Couchiching andStanjikoming First Nations (Note: as this area lies along amajor historical travel route, other First Nations may alsohave an interest)

OBM 480054400, 490054400

Lat./Long. 40°09'N; 93°11'W

Basemap 2015480054400, 2015490054400

Forest ResourceInventory Stands

Refer to Appendix C

General LocationDescription

The Manitou Conservation Reserve is situatedapproximately 56 kilometres northeast of the Town of FortFrances. The site includes the northern shoreline of ManitouStretch, and extends west to Cross Lake, north to HarrisLake, and east to Grant Lake. Davis Lake, Gates Lake andseveral unnamed lakes all lie within the protected area.(refer to Figure 1.)

Access Access can be gained via Highway 502 and the CedarNarrows Road; then from the landing on Esox Lake bywater north through Esox and the Manitou Stretch.


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2.1 Targets

This section provides a summary of the earth and life science system and values, culturalresources represented and recreational opportunities available or possible.

Table 2. Summary of Social, Economic and Environmental Opportunities

Life Science Representation The area contains representative old growth red pine,white pine and cedar ecotypes. Additionally, the areacontains examples of wetland ecotypes, burned areasand mixed conifer and deciduous forest.

Earth Science Representation Thin glacial outwash till deposited overmetavolcanic bedrock. The dominant feature isweakly broken ground moraine. (Roed, 1980)

Cultural Resource Representation The area contains one native pictograph site knownlocally as "Painted Rock", and one burial site.

Recreational Opportunities Good hunting and fishing opportunities as well asopportunities for backcountry camping, hiking,snowmobiling and canoeing. Old growth valuesprovide opportunities for naturalists, ecologicalinterpretation and wildlife viewing.

2.2 Survey Information

This section provides an overview of the inventories completed, their level of detail and anyfurther inventories required.

Table 3. Level of survey performed

Survey Level LifeScience

EarthScience

Cultural Recreational 4

Reconnaissance Yes 1 Yes 2 Yes 3 Sept. 6, 2000 & Feb.14, 2001

Detailed No No No Oct. 18, 2000Requirement No No No No

1 Noble, 19952 Noble, 19953 Van den Broeck, 20004 Refer to Appendix F for survey details.


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The surveys which have been completed, in conjunction with other values and earth/life sciencerecords for the area are deemed sufficient in scope and detail to determine management directionfor the conservation reserve. More detailed surveys may be undertaken at a later time ifcircumstances change.

3.0 Values to be Protected

This section provides a description of the key natural heritage values on the site (Appendices)and their condition relative to past resource use and management activities. It also addresses thevalues' sensitivity to future land use and management activities.

3.1 Values Identified in the Conservation Reserve

Table 4. Values identified in the conservation reserve

Life Science There are abundant old growth eastern white cedar stands throughoutthe area. Old growth red and white pine stands can be found in thesouthwestern part of the area, with individual trees and groupsscattered throughout. The red and white pine stands are likelyremnants of the forest that predates logging for these species early inthe twentieth century, since their average age is approximately 140years old. Other representative forest types include old burns, mixedforest and wetlands. (refer to Appendix C)

Earth Science The dominant feature is weakly broken ground moraine. An eskerridge, exposed on the shore of the Manitou Stretch is also evident.

Cultural The area contains one identified native pictograph site known locallyas "Painted Rock", and one burial site.

Aboriginal The area contains one identified native pictograph site known locallyas "Painted Rock", and one burial site, as noted above.

Tourism Remote, non-consumptive tourism opportunities ("eco-tourism")could potentially be developed. The conservation reserve containsthree commercial boat caches. These caches are located near thesouthern boundary of the conservation reserve. Furthermore, thereare numerous outpost camps servicing the boundary lakes of thereserve.

RecreationalFishing

The recreational fishing potential for the interior of this conservationreserve is relatively unknown, as lake surveys have not beenundertaken. Harris Lake, bordering on the northern side of theconservation reserve has good fishing potential for lake trout,whitefish and northern pike. Grant Lake, on the east side of theconservation reserve, contains many popular game species, andMister Lake, on the western side of the conservation reserve, isknown to contain lake trout. All three of these lakes can be accessed


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by portage or floatplane. The more remote lakes may be morereadily accessed in winter by snowmachine. The south side of thereserve borders on the Manitou Stretch, a large lake with mostpopular game species. Harris and Lower Manitou Lakes receive byfar the greatest fishing pressure (Aerial Boat Count, 2000). They arethe largest of the lakes in the area, and, with the exception of theoutpost on Grant Lake, have all the existing tourist establishments.

Recreational/CommercialHunting

Hunting potential for moose, deer, and bear is judged to be good,based upon available habitat and the apparent lack of significanthunting pressure (Recreational Survey, Appendix A). Access duringhunting season to the interior of the area is a limiting factor. The areacontains portions of two Bear Management Areas (BMA's), FF 9A-32 and 9A-33.

Mining No new mining opportunities will be permitted.

Aggregate The area is generally low potential for aggregate extraction, withfrequent shallow soils over bedrock and bedrock outcrops. (Roed,1980) However, at least one esker feature has been identified on thesouthwest side of the conservation reserve. No aggregate permitscurrently exist within the area. Commercial aggregate removal willnot be permitted.

Forest Harvest Apart from possible logging of red and white pine early in the lastcentury, no forest harvesting has been documented in this area.Commercial forest harvesting is not allowed within the conservationreserve.

Trapping The conservation reserve is contained within the boundaries oftrapline FF33. There is a trapper's cabin located on the southernboundary of the site. Commercial trapping will be permitted tocontinue.

Wild Rice Commercial wild rice harvesting currently does not occur within thisconservation reserve, nor have stands been identified.

Wildlife Commercial game species, such as bear, moose and deer can befound throughout this area. There is an osprey nest on the east sideof Davis Lake and an eagle’s nest just outside the east boundary ofthe conservation reserve on Grant Lake. The forest provides habitatfor marten and species requiring similar mature forest.

Commercial Fish No commercial fishing for human consumption exists within theconservation reserve, although this activity does exist in the adjacentwaters. Commercial baitfshing does occur, with the area formingparts of baitfish blocks #138 and #143, and will be permitted tocontinue.


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3.2 Values Protection

The intent of this Statement is to protect the above-mentioned values by establishingmanagement guidelines for existing and potential uses in this area, given the level of pastdisturbance and the nature of the existing features.

Forest Values

Old growth white pine, cedar and red pine stands are relatively rare in the boreal forestlandscape. However, sustaining these values in the long-term may require development of avegetation management plan and natural fire strategy similar to that adopted in QueticoProvincial Park. The eastern white cedar forest covering the majority of the conservation reserveis unlikely to change without the advent of a major disturbance (i.e. Fire). Pressure on fish andwildlife values within the conservation reserve is relatively low and is not expected to change,given the lack of road access. Activities that represent the greatest potential impacts on foreststructure, logging, mining and hydro electric development, will not generally be permitted.(Note: protocols do exist whereby mining activity could occur, in accordance with the provisionsof the Land Use Strategy)

Recreational and Commercial Values

The Manitou Conservation Reserve contains a high component of older trees, which have aninherent aesthetic value. There is the potential for a multitude of low impact, non-consumptiverecreational activities such as hiking, canoeing and wildlife viewing.

The existing trapline, baitfish harvest areas and bear management areas within the conservationreserve will remain and existing uses associated with them allowed to continue. Normalapplication of controls such as quotas and seasons are designed to ensure that affected wildlifepopulations remain sustainable. There is a trapper’s cabin located within the conservation reserveon Manitou Stretch, which is allowed under the terms of the trapline. Recreational hunting andangling pressure is largely confined to adjacent large lakes. The relatively low level of use isbelieved to be due mainly to limited access and alternative opportunities available in surroundingareas.

Tourism Values

Access to this area is primarily by water through the Manitou Lakes network. According to the2000 aerial boat count, the Manitou Stretch and Harris Lake represent the highest recreationaluse of waters within or adjacent to the conservation reserve. These two large lakes adjoining thearea on the south and north, respectively, also support several tourist establishments, includingboth outposts and main lodges. Since the traditional uses that such facilities support will be


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permitted to continue within the conservation reserve, no adverse impacts on these businesses isexpected. Promotion of the area as a conservation reserve, especially if ecotourism markets aretargeted, could benefit these businesses, while representing little impact on the values of thereserve.

4.0 Management Guidelines

4.1 Land Tenure

The Manitou Conservation Reserve consists entirely of Crown Land, with the exception of oneparcel of private land (inholding) located on an island in Gates Lake. Two private lots adjacent tothe conservation reserve also exist, one on Harris Lake and one on the Manitou Stretch. Althoughsurrounded by the conservation reserve, these private lots are not part of the conservation reserve.No disposition of Crown land by sale is permitted within the conservation reserve, with thepossible exception of minor dispositions such as the sale of shoreline road allowances in front ofexisting private lots or the sale of small parcels of land to provide an adequate area for theinstallation of a septic system. Such minor dispositions would only be permitted where it doesnot detrimentally affect the values an area is intended to protect. New leases or land use permitsmay be considered for approved activities, as a regulatory measure. No expropriation orpurchasing of private land for inclusion in the conservation reserve is planned.

Historically the water levels of the Manitou system have been affected by the installation of adam between Esox and Gussie Lake in order to facilitate navigation by the large barges plyingthe waters of the Manitous (Van den Broeck, 2000). If at such time water levels of ManitouStretch are decreased all newly exposed land adjacent to the conservation reserve will beconsidered to be part of the conservation reserve.

4.2 Existing and Proposed Development

Controlled exploration for minerals in areas with provincially significant mineral deposits maybe permitted. If a portion of a new conservation reserve is to be developed for a mine, it would beremoved from the reserve, and appropriate replacement lands would be placed in regulation.

No roads currently exist within the area and no new roads will be permitted, with the exceptionof roads that may be required to support mining activities as discussed previously.

No commercial aggregate permits exist for the area of the conservation reserve and no newpermits will be issued. Aggregate extraction will not be permitted.


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No logging operations or facilities, nor hydro- electric facilities or structures exist within the areaand no new development will be allowed.

One private lot exists adjacent to the conservation reserve, which is occupied by a commercialtourist establishment.

4.3 Recreational Activities

Angling and hunting will be allowed to continue within the conservation reserve, subject toapplicable regulations. The use of motorized and non-motorized vehicles will be permitted onany existing trails provided such use does not compromise the management principles andpolicies applicable to the conservation reserve as identified in this statement of conservationinterest. New trails may be permitted, subject to review and approval through the planningprocess to ensure that their creation and use are compatible with the values of the conservationreserve. Other recreational low impact activities such as skiing, canoeing and hiking arepermitted.

Existing Ministry policies and regulations relating to Crown land camping will apply. Existingpolicies relative to boat and equipment caches will also apply.

4.4 Commercial Activities

Activities associated with current traplines and baitfish harvesting areas in the conservationreserve will be permitted to continue in accordance with existing policies and regulations. Newoperations may be considered, subject to a test of compatibility.

Existing bear management areas will be permitted to continue in accordance with existingpolicies and regulations. No new operations are permitted.

New commercial tourism facilities within the Manitou conservation reserve may be consideredsubject to review through the planning process as set out in the Draft Class EnvironmentalAssessment for Ontario's Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves. Existing Ministry policiesand regulations relating to Crown land camping will apply. Existing policies relative to boat andequipment caches will apply.

4.5 Aboriginal Interests

The creation of this conservation reserve will not affect any Aboriginal or treaty rights.Consultation with interested First Nations towards identifying cultural and spiritual values withinthe area will continue.

4.6 Natural Resources Stewardship


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4.6.1 Vegetation Management

The Manitou Conservation Reserve will be managed to allow natural processes to continue.Suppression of fire will occur in accordance with existing MNR fire suppression strategies. Thedevelopment of a vegetation management plan for the area in the context of regional firestrategies is recommended over time.

4.6.2 Fish and Wildlife Management

Current Acts, Regulations and Policies will apply. The lands and waters of the conservationreserve will be included in scheduled fish and wildlife management programs and activities. Theterrestrial and wetland ecosites of the conservation reserve will be considered in other resourcemanagement planning as a component of the wildlife habitat in the broader landscape.

4.6.3 Landforms

Activities that tend to impact landforms, such as aggregate extraction and road construction, willnot be permitted, subject to the conditional exceptions identified in section 4.2.

4.7 Cultural Resources Stewardship

The location and specific details regarding cultural heritage resources may be kept confidential inorder to ensure protection of such values and sites.

4.8 Client Services

The permitted uses and recognized values of this conservation area will be made known to thepublic through public consultation associated with the Land Use Strategy, the site regulationprocess, and materials, including this Statement of Conservation Interest, available throughGovernment Information Centres. No significant advertising campaigns for the ManitouConservation Reserve are planned at this time.

Future planning for the conservation reserve will be in accordance with the Class EnvironmentalAssessment for Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves, which may involve formal publicconsultation.

4.9 Research

Research activities which do not detrimentally affect the values which the conservation reserve isdesigned to protect will be encouraged.


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4.10 Marketing

No marketing of this reserve for tourism and recreational purposes are planned at this time.

5.0 Implementation

The Manitou site will be regulated as a Conservation Reserve under the Public Lands Act, in 2001,following the process set out in the Ontario’s Living Legacy Protected Areas Regulation ImplementationManual. (MNR, 2000)

The Fort Frances District, Rainy River/Manitou Area of the Ministry of Natural Resources willbe responsible for implementing the management policies and guidelines for the area. All MNRResource Management Plans or Land Use Plans will be revised as necessary to exclude timberharvesting and other non-permitted activities from this area. All stakeholders and clients will beinformed through mail and other consultation of the changes that will take affect. The RainyRiver/Manitou Area will have primary responsibility in administering the policies and guidelines.The primary role is providing public information and monitoring of compliance to the policiesand guidelines.

6.0 Review and Revisions

6.1 Review and Revision Process

The Manitou Conservation Reserve Statement of Conservation Interest will be reviewed on anongoing basis and revised as needed.

Revisions to the Manitou Statement of Conservation Interest will be subject to the requirementsas specified in the Draft Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Parks and ConservationReserves. Significant changes as defined under the Class EA will involve a public consultationprocess and approval from the District Manager and Regional Director of the Ministry of NaturalResources.

6.2 Public Consultation

6.2.1 Past Consultation

The Manitou site was part of the Consultation process from early in the land use planningexercise.

• Lands For Life round table consultation June 1997- July 1998• Ontario Forest Accord 1999• Ontario’s Living Legacy round table discussions 1999• OLL Site Regulation Public Consultation Process.


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6.2.2 Present and Future Consultation

2000 Site Regulation Process:• District Manager- Mailouts to adjacent property owners and other affected and interested

parties and agencies, and newspaper adds placed in local and regional media.• One individual raised a concern relative to the proposed Conservation Reserve. The concern

related to restrictions surrounding mineral exploration and mining activities. The identifiedissue was addressed by referring the individual to the provisions within the Land UseStrategy which deal specifically with such matters, and the protocol to be followed whereareas of provincially significant mineralization are identified.

• Recommendations: Based on the input received, no revisions to the boundaries of the site aredeemed necessary.

(More detailed Consultation Documentation is available on file at the Fort Frances Districtoffices of the Ministry of Natural Resources)

7.0 References

Ministry of Natural Resources. 2000. Aerial boat Count 2000. Fort Frances DistrictUnpublished.

Ministry of Natural Resources. 1997a. Conservation Reserves Policy and Procedure. PL 3.03.05.

Ministry of Natural Resources, Field guide to the forest ecosystem classification for northwesternOntario; Second Ed. Queens Printer for Ontario, Manitoba Canada. 1997.

Ministry of Natural Resources, Protected Areas Regulation Implementation Manual; InternalDocument, 2000.

Noble, T., Site District 4S5 Gap Analysis; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, NorthwestRegion, 1995.

Roed, M.A. 1980. Northern Ontario Engineering Geology Terrain Study 37, Rowan Lake Area,OMNR.

Van den Broeck, John, 2000. Background paper, Esox dam partnership.


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Figure 2. Manitou Conservation Reserve Boundary

(NOTE: This map is to be replaced with the site Regulation Plan map once approved)

Appendix ARecreational Surveys

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OLL Recreational Inventory

Employee Name___Mark Austin_____________ Date___September 6, 2000__________

Park Name __Manitou Conservation Reserve___ Local Name__C2337________________

County____N/A____________________________ Township___N/A___________________

Note: Aerial Reconnaissance Flight

PART 1 – Basic Recreation Opportunities

Backcountry camping Y N Estimated # Tents/Parties Seen None__Comments/Details There are abundant camping opportunities inthe interior of this reserve.____________________________________________________________________________________

Canoeing Y N Estimated # Canoes Seen None__Comments/Details _There is an interconnected infrastructure oflakes and rivers throughout the park. There is a good potential foruse by canoeists.__________________________________________

Hiking Y N Estimated # Hikers Seen None__Comments/Details No existing trails were noticed during this visitto the park. Trails would need to be created before extensive____hiking opportunities become available in the reserve.__________

Hunting Y N Estimated # Hunters Seen None__Comments/Details _This visit was not performed during huntingseason. However, the stand structures observed would support amultitude of hunting opportunities.

Fishing – recreational Y N Estimated # Fishing Boats Seen None__Comments/Details _For the most part, access to the internal lakesof this reserve by motor boat is difficult if not impossible. Anyrecreational fishing must be performed on bordering lakes or beperformed in conjuction with canoeing or hiking

Lakes Y N % of Lakes Seen _90%___Comments/Details _The lakes overall are coldwater and are oftenfound with wetlands nearby.

Swimming opportunities Y NComments/Details __The lakes of this area are large enough toprovide ample swimming opportunities. There are potentialswimming sites on exposed bedrock.

Beaches Y N # Beaches Seen _None_____

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Comments/Details __Beaches may exist in the area, however nonewere observed during this trip._________________________________________________________________________________

Rapids/waterfalls Y N # Rapids/waterfalls Seen _None____Comments/Details ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other recreational/scenic features:_Old Growth Forests______ Y N # Seen _4_______

Comments/Details __These areas have high aesthetical values.______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________ Y N # Seen _________Comments/Details ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________ Y N # Seen _________

Comments/Details ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Summary of Area Description and Land Use Intent provided in Appendix A of the Land UseStrategy, July 1999, with specific reference to recreation uses and features: The primary purposeof this conservation reserve is the conservation of the unique landscape and vegetation types ofthe area. Identified vegetation types are old growh red, white pine and cedar stands. Identifiedlandscape types are the glacial outwash till deposited over metavolcanic bedrock. Recreationalactivities that do not compromise the site’s integrity will be promoted.

Additional Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Recommendations: _In order to fully utilize the recreational potential of this site, access must beimproved. At present only float plantes or canoeists from the southern end of the reserve canaccess the park. Local demand for more recreational areas should be examined and action shouldbe performed based on the response.

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PART 2 – Human Influences

Established campsites Y N # Sites _None_____Size ________ Soil Type _______ Slope _______Distance to Water _________ % Vegetation Cover _______Comments/Details__No campsites were observed but there areplenty of opportunities for their establishment.

Established canoe routes Y N # Routes __None____Comments/Details______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Portages Y N # Portages __None__Comments/Details _There is potential for the establishment ofportages between many of the lakes in the reserve.

Established hiking trails Y N # Trails __None__Comments/Details__Potential for their establishment exists

Snowmobile trails Y N # Trails __None__Comments/Details______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ATV trails Y N # Trails _None___ # ATV Users Seen _None___Comments/Details______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Existing informal Y N # Access points__None________access points Comments/Details _________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Existing formal access Y N # Access points_None____ Privy? Y Npoint (road & parking) Comments/Details _________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Existing boat caches Y N # Boat caches __None___Comments/Details ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hunt camp Y N # Camps __None___

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Comments/Details _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Trapping Y N # Trappers_FF33 # Trap lines _1_____Comments/Details __The trapline is nonnative. No evidence ofactive trapping were noticed._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Trapper cabins Y N # Cabins None____Comments/Details __No cabins were seen on this trip.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Resort/lodge in park Y N # Buildings _None_____Type of clientele__________________________________Comments/Details _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Resort/lodge adjacent to park Y N # Buildings _None_____Type of clientele___ ___________________________________Comments/Details _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Outpost camp in park Y N # Buildings __3_______Type of clientele__ Recreationalists________________________Comments/Details __Though the camp is located within the park itonly provides access to the adjacent_lakes Harris and Missus._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Outpost camp adjacent to park Y N # Buildings _None_____Type of clientele__________________________________Comments/Details _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Historic sites/structures Y NComments/Details _None were seen at this time.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mining Y N

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Comments/Details _There are two mining claims in the area but noevidence of mining was noticed.________________________________________________________________________________

Mining adjacent to park Y NComments/Details _There are 3 adjacent mining claims tomanitou conservation area. No evidence of mining activities wereobserved.___ __________________________________

Current mining exploration Y NComments/Details__There are two mining claims within the park.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evidence of past exploration Y NComments/Details_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Inholdings Y N # Inholdings _______Comments/Details__2 mining claims on the Southeastern corner ofthe conservation reserve. ____________________________________

Transmission lines Y N # Lines _None___Comments/Details_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rights-of-way Y N # Rights-of-way _None__Comments/Details______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Towers Y N # Towers _None__Comments/Details (Type of tower) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wild Rice Harvesting Y N # Harvest Areas _None__ # Harvesters _______Comments/Details________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Water impoundments Y N # Impoundments _None__

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Comments/Details_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Roads Y N # Roads _None__Comments/Details (Type of road) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other human-made structures:

_______________________ Y N # ________Comments/Details_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Additional Comments: _The mining claims within the park will be inholdings. If at such timethe mining claim expires, it will not be renewed and the inholdings will be assimilated into thepark. If the claim owner wishes to develop a mine. These areas will continue to be inholdingsand other equivalent areas will be selected to be part of the park.

Recommendations: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MapAttached.

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Employee Name John Munroe_ Date 17/10/2000

Park Name Manitou Conservation Reserve Local Name C2337

County N/A Township N/A

NOTE: Ground/Water Survey


Backcountry camping Y N Estimated # Tents/Parties Seen NoneComments/Details There are abundant camping opportunitieson Harris Lake, Manitou Stretch and interior lakes.________

Canoeing Y N Estimated # Canoes Seen NoneComments/Details There is an interconnected infrastructure oflakes and rivers throughout the area. A series of small lakesand portages forms a route on the east side of the areabetween Manitou Stretch and Harris Lake. There is fairpotential for use by canoeists._The Manitou system is anestablished canoe route which passes along the southernboundary of the area._________________________

Hiking Y N Estimated # Hikers Seen NoneComments/Details No existing trails were observed during thisreconnaisance. Trails would need to be created beforeextensive hiking opportunities become available in thereserve._The topography is variable, with frequent bedrockridges running NE/SW forming obstacles to north and southtravel on foot.

Hunting Y N Estimated # Hunters Seen NoneComments/Details _This survey was performed during huntingseason, however, no hunting activities or evidence wasobserved. Weekend activity may have been higher.Opportunities exist for those interested in water accesshunting. Direct access, particularly road access, maydiscourage some, and alternative opportunities abound in thesurrounding areas.

Fishing – recreational Y N Estimated # Fishing Boats Seen NoneComments/Details This survey was conducted late in theseason and boats observed seemed to be camp owners involvedin closing their camps for the season. Weekend activity mayhave been higher. The area, particularly Harris Lake andManitou Stretch, is known to be heavily-fished. (refer toattached aerial boat survey)

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Lakes Y N % of Lakes Seen 23%Comments/Details The internal lakes, with the exception ofGates Lake, were not observed. Most of the internal lakes aresmall and shallow. The lakes observed included Gates, Grant,Napanee, Toronto, Harris and Manitou Stretch. These lakeswere all clearwater lakes, although the smaller ones tended tobe shallow.

Swimming opportunities Y NComments/Details The lakes adjacent to this area representthe best opportunities. Refer to September survey notes.

Beaches Y N # Beaches Seen NoneComments/Details __ Refer to September survey notes..

Rapids/waterfalls Y N # Rapids/waterfalls Seen _7____Comments/Details _Small rapids and falls were observedbetween Manitou Stretch and the small unnamed lakeconnecting to Grant Lake; Between this unnamed lake andGrant Lake; at the inflow to Grant Lake from Napanee Lake;a long series of rapids and falls over the first half of the creekflowing out of Napanee Lake; between Napanee Lake andToronto Lake; between Harris and Toronto Lake; and at theoutlet to Gates Lake.

Other recreational/scenic features:_Mature Pw, Pr & Ce_ Y N # Seen _Variable; common throughout._______

Comments/Details __These areas have high aesthetical values,with the greatest concentrations occurring south of HarrisLake and north of Manitou Stretch, and are best observedfrom these waters. The shorelines of the lakes are variable,ranging from vertical bedrock faces to cobbles frontingrelatively low relief.


_______________________ Y N # Seen _________


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Summary of Area Description and Land Use Intent provided in Appendix A of the Land UseStrategy, July 1999, with specific reference to recreation uses and features: The primarypurpose of this conservation reserve is the conservation of the unique landscape andvegetation types of the area. Identified vegetation types are old growh red, white pine andcedar stands. Identified landscape types are the glacial outwash till deposited overmetavolcanic bedrock. Recreational activities that do not compromise the site’s integritywill be promoted.

Additional Comments: _Access limits much of the potential use of the interior forrecreational purposes. The area with greatest immediate potential are the adjacent largerwaterbodies such as Harris Lake and Manitou Stretch.______________________________

Recommendations: _Hunting, fishing and other backcountry pursuits represent the greatestimmediate recreational potential. Access to the white pin, red pine and cedar whichrepresent the primary features of this Conservation Reserve, may be accessed moderatelyeasily from the waters of Manitou Stretch. Trail or other access development may bepossible subject to review.

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Established campsites Y N # Sites _Sporadic - subject to interpretation_____Size _Variable Soil Type _Sandy_Loam Slope Flat to 10%Distance to Water ____Nil_ % Vegetation Cover __Clear_Comments/Details__Several apparent campsites were observed,but it was difficult to differentiate between heavily-used areasemployed for fishermen's shore lunches and bonafidecampsites, since the areas tend to have similar attributes.Multiple sites were observed on Manitou Stretch, probablyassociated with use as a canoe route, but only one wasobserved on the chain between Harris and Manitou Stretch.The evidence seems to suggest heavy day-use by cottagers,daytrippers and guests of tourist establishments.

Established canoe routes Y N # Routes None, formallyComments/Details__ The Manitou Lakes are an establishedroute, passing along the south boundary of the area. A seriesof small lakes and portages forms a route on the east side ofthe area between Manitou Stretch and Harris Lake, butpresent use is primarily to access Harris Lake as a destination,and return. Portages to gain access_to interior lakes aresimilarly destination-oriented._A route circumnavigating thearea, returning to Manitou Stretch from Harris via Mister andCross Lakes may be possible, but no such established routewas observed._

Portages Y N # Portages __7 observed__Comments/Details _Several portages exist corresponding to thefalls/rapids observed and noted above. Between ManitouStretch and the unnamed lake the portage is short (<30 m.),and flat. The second portage into Grant Lake is approximatelythe same, but it is possible to line a boat upstream during highwater. The first portage north of Grant Lake is short (<30 m.),and boats may also be lined up this short fast water undercertain conditions. The portage along the outflow fromNapanee Lake is the longest of this route and the most rugged,at approximately 150 metres. The portage into Toronto Lakeis short (<30 m.), but the landing is shallow and strewn withboulders just beneath the surface of the water. A portage intoHarris Lake from Toronto Lake could not be located, evidencesuggesting that, in high water boats pass unobstructed or arelined the short narrows between the lakes. This passage wasdifficult to negotiate with the low water conditions at the time,being very bouldery.

Established hiking trails Y N # Trails __None__

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Comments/Details__Much of the area consists of ruggedtopography, and is relatively remote.

Snowmobile trails Y N # Trails __None_observed_Comments/Details__It is assumed that portage routes to HarrisLake are used sporadically and informally as snowmachineroutes by ice fishermen in winter. Chainsaw cuts observed onsome fallen timber tends to support this.

ATV trails Y N # Trails _None___ # ATV Users Seen _None___Comments/Details____ATV's would require transport by waterto access the area___

Existing informal Y N # Access points__None________access points Comments/Details ___Primary access is by water via Manitou

Stretch from the access point on Esox Lake.________________

Existing formal access Y N # Access points_None____ Privy? Y Npoint (road & parking) Comments/Details ___Initial access via Esox Lake landing -

ample parking for vehicles and trailers; boat launch ramp, nodock, no waste disposal, no privy.__________________________

Existing boat caches Y N # Boat caches __4___Comments/Details __Boat caches were observed along theeastern portage route, two between Napanee and Grant Lakes;one between Napanee and Toronto Lakes; and one on GatesLake____________

Hunt camp Y N # Camps __None*___Comments/Details ___*A main base tourist establishment islocated adjacent to the area on Harris Lake, with othersnearby. An outpost cabin is located on Grant Lake near theConservation Reserve, and one private camp exists onManitou Stretch and one on an island in Gates Lake.

Trapping Y N # Trappers_FF33 # Trap lines _1_____Comments/Details _____________________________________

Trapper cabins Y N # Cabins 1____Comments/Details __Cabin located on shore of ManitouStretch. This cabin was investigated and found to include asubstantial dock, a mowed lawn (c/w power lawnmower), lawnfurnishings and other amenities suggesting significant seasonaluse outside of the trapping season.__________

Resort/lodge in park Y N # Buildings _None_____Type of clientele__________________________________

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Comments/Details ___ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Resort/lodge adjacent to park Y N # Buildings _3_____Type of clientele___Primarily recreational fishermen______Comments/Details __Located on west side of peninsula onHarris Lake, northwest side of Conservation Reserve________

Outpost camp in park Y N # Buildings __None_______Type of clientele__ ________________________Comments/Details __ _______________________________________

Outpost camp adjacent to park Y N # Buildings _1_____Type of clientele__ Primarily recreational fishermen _______Comments/Details __ Located on south shore of Grant Lake,east side of Conservation Reserve ___________________________

Historic sites/structures Y NComments/Details _None observed.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mining Y NComments/Details _There are two active mining claims in thearea but no evidence of mining activity was observed.________

Mining adjacent to park Y NComments/Details _There are 3 mining claims adjacent toManitou Conservation Reserve. No evidence of miningactivities were observed.___

Current mining exploration Y NComments/Details__There are two mining claims within thearea.______________________________________________________


Inholdings Y N # Inholdings ____3___Comments/Details__2 mining claims on the Southeasterncorner of the conservation reserve. One private parcel on anisland in Gates Lake. All other parcels are adjacent and notconsidered inholdings.________________________________

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Water impoundments Y N # Impoundments _None__Comments/Details___Water level on Manitou Stretch iscontrolled by dam at outlet of Esox Lake._______________

Roads Y N # Roads _None__Comments/Details (Type of road) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________




Additional Comments: _The mining claims within the park will be inholdings. If at suchtime the mining claim expires, it will not be renewed and the inholdings will be assimilatedinto the park. If the claim owner wishes to develop a mine, these areas will continue to beinholdings and other equivalent areas will be selected to be part of the park. The remote

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cabin inholding on the island in Gates Lake does not represent a compromise of the valuesof the Conservation Reserve.

Recommendations: ___No additional recreational development is considered necessary atthis time. Traditional recreational activities should be allowed to continue subject toapplicable legislation and policies. __________________________

MapAttached.

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Employee Name Richard Baycroft_ Date 14/02/2001

Park Name Manitou Conservation Reserve Local Name C2337

County N/A Township N/A

NOTE: Supplementary Winter Aerial Survey (refer also to surveys dated 17/10/2000 and06/09/2000)


Backcountry camping Y N Estimated # Tents/Parties Seen NoneComments/Details The survey was conducted outside thenormal camping season._______

Canoeing Y N Estimated # Canoes Seen NoneComments/Details The survey was conducted outside thenormal canoeing season._________________________

Hiking Y N Estimated # Hikers Seen NoneComments/Details The survey was conducted outside thenormal hiking season.

Hunting Y N Estimated # Hunters Seen NoneComments/Details _ The survey was conducted outside thenormal hunting season.

Fishing – recreational Y N Estimated # Fishing Boats Seen NoneComments/Details Opportunities exist, particularly for laketrout, but no signs of recreational ice fishing withinsite.

Lakes Y N % of Lakes Seen 100% (14)Comments/Details All lakes within the site were observedduring the flight.

Swimming opportunities Y NComments/Details The survey was conducted outside thenormal swimming season. Refer to September/October surveynotes.

Beaches Y N # Beaches Seen NoneComments/Details __ Refer to September/October survey notes.

Rapids/waterfalls Y N # Rapids/waterfalls Seen _None____Comments/Details _Refer to September/October survey notes.

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Other recreational/scenic features:Refer to Sept./Oct. Surveys Y N # Seen _ _______

Comments/Details_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


_______________________ Y N # Seen _________


Summary of Area Description and Land Use Intent provided in Appendix A of the Land UseStrategy, July 1999, with specific reference to recreation uses and features: The primarypurpose of this conservation reserve is the conservation of the unique landscape andvegetation types of the area. Identified vegetation types are old growh red, white pine andcedar stands. Identified landscape types are the glacial outwash till deposited overmetavolcanic bedrock. Recreational activities that do not compromise the site’s integritywill be promoted.

Additional Comments: _ Due to the time of year recreational uses of the site are limited.Expected to see signs of an active ice fishery, but no signs of this were observed within siteduring flight.

Recommendations: _ Winter recreational opportunities do exist within the site (ice fishing,cross country skiing, etc.) but remoteness limits use.

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Established campsites Y N # Sites _None observed_____Size _N/A Soil Type _N/A Slope N/ADistance to Water ____N/A_ % Vegetation Cover __N/A_Comments/Details__Refer to September/October survey notes.

Established canoe routes Y N # Routes None, formallyComments/Details__ Refer to September/October survey notes.

Portages Y N # Portages __None observed__Comments/Details _ Refer to September/October survey notes.

Established hiking trails Y N # Trails __None__Comments/Details__Much of the area consists of ruggedtopography, and is relatively remote.

Snowmobile trails Y N # Trails __None_observed_Comments/Details__ Snowmobile trails observed surroundingsite, indicating some winter use of the area. Most are accesstrails to lakes that are heavily fished surrounding the CR (i.e.Harris, Manitou). Many trails starting from Trappers cabinon southern edge of site. (See Attached Map).

ATV trails Y N # Trails _None___ # ATV Users Seen _None___Comments/Details______________________________________

Existing informal Y N # Access points__None________access points Comments/Details ___Primary access is via trails on Manitou

Stretch from the access point on Esox Lake, and possiblythrough Dogfly Lake off the Cedar Narrows Road._________

Existing formal access Y N # Access points_None____ Privy? Y Npoint (road & parking) Comments/Details ___Initial access via Esox Lake landing - the

Cedar Narrows Road is usually open in winter, althoughparking may be problematic, and the risk from heavy log haultrucks may be greater at this time of year due to R.O.W.width.__________________________

Existing boat caches Y N # Boat caches __4___Comments/Details __Boat caches were observed along theeastern portage route, two between Napanee and Grant Lakes;one between Napanee and Toronto Lakes; and one on GatesLake____________

Hunt camp Y N # Camps __None*___

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Comments/Details ___*A main base tourist establishment islocated adjacent to the area on Harris Lake, with othersnearby. An outpost cabin is located on Grant Lake near theConservation Reserve, and one private camp exists onManitou Stretch and one on an island in Gates Lake.

Trapping Y N # Trappers_FF33 # Trap lines _1_____Comments/Details trapper sems to be working area to south of site.

Trapper cabins Y N # Cabins 1____Comments/Details __ Trappers cabin to south of site visibly inuse._(snowmachine tracks)________

Resort/lodge in park Y N # Buildings _None_____Type of clientele__________________________________Comments/Details ___ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Resort/lodge adjacent to park Y N # Buildings _3_____Type of clientele___Primarily recreational fishermen______Comments/Details __Located on west side of peninsula onHarris Lake, northwest side of Conservation Reserve, closedin winter.________

Outpost camp in park Y N # Buildings __None_______Type of clientele__ ________________________Comments/Details __ _______________________________________

Outpost camp adjacent to park Y N # Buildings _1_____Type of clientele__ Primarily recreational fishermen _______Comments/Details __ Located on south shore of Grant Lake,east side of Conservation Reserve, closed in winter.___________________________

Historic sites/structures Y NComments/Details _None observed.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mining Y NComments/Details _There are two active mining claims in thearea but no evidence of mining activity was observed.________

Mining adjacent to park Y N

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Comments/Details _There are 3 mining claims adjacent toManitou Conservation Reserve. No evidence of miningactivities were observed.__

Current mining exploration Y NComments/Details__There are two mining claims within thearea._____________________________________________________


Inholdings Y N # Inholdings ____3___Comments/Details__2 mining claims on the Southeasterncorner of the conservation reserve. One private parcel on anisland in Gates Lake. All other parcels are adjacent and notconsidered inholdings.________________________________





Water impoundments Y N # Impoundments _None__Comments/Details___Water level on Manitou Stretch iscontrolled by dam at outlet of Esox Lake._______________

Roads Y N # Roads _None__Comments/Details (Type of road) _____________________________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________




Additional Comments: _ Due to the time of year very little activity was sighted within thearea flown, evidence of snowmachine use and an active ice fishery were expected andnoted during this flight. See attached map for further details..

Recommendations: ___No additional recreational development is considered necessary atthis time. Traditional recreational activities should be allowed to continue subject toapplicable legislation and policies. __________________________

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Appendix B: Manitou Statement of Conservation Interest

Figure B1: Aerial View of Manitou CR Looking West From Grant Lake

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Appendix DPermitted Uses List


D1

Appendix D: Manitou Permitted Uses

Activity / Value Permitted NotPermitted

Modified DistrictManager’sApproval

Sport Hunting ✔

Commercial Trapping ✔

Baitfishing ✔

Commercial Wild Rice Harvest ✔

Mineral Exploration and Extraction ✔

Land Dispositions for PrivatePurposes

✔

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) ✔

Snowmobiles ✔

Land Claims ✔

Traditional Native Uses ✔

Native Hunt Camps ✔

Commercial Tourism Based Hunting ✔

Native Hunting ✔

Wildlife Management ✔

Commercial Forest Operations ✔

Vegetation Management(ie. Herbicides) ✔

Logs for Building etc. ✔

Fuelwood ✔

Insect / Disease Suppression ✔

Sport Fishing ✔

Commercial Fishing ✔

Native Fishing ✔

Water Control Structures ✔

Aggregate Extraction ✔

Bear Management Area’s ✔

Trapline Cabins ✔

Native Wild Rice Harvest ✔

Boat Caches ✔

Fire Management ✔

Archeological Study ✔

Backcountry Travel ✔

Wildlife Viewing / Photography ✔

Hiking ✔

Rock Climbing ✔

Mountain Biking ✔


D2

Activity / Value Permitted NotPermitted

Modified DistrictManager’sApproval

Nordic Skiing / Snowshoeing ✔

Aircraft ✔

Roads / Bridges / Culverts ✔

Ongoing Research ✔

New Research ✔

Note: Modified means that use may be permitted under certain circumstances, where theuse would not impact the values for which the Conservation Reserve was created (i.e. newtrails for snowmachines or ATV's. Refer to the text of the Statement of ConservationInterest for specific details regarding particular uses.)

Appendix ERegional Context Map

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Appendix FF. Noble, T., Site District 4S5 Gap Analysis; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources,

Northwest Region, 1995.

LIFE SCIENCE CHECKSHEET

NAME: Manitou Stretch White PineMAP NUMBER: 52F/3

UTM: 4845,54440

COUNTY/DISTRICT: Kenora

TOWNSHIP:

HECTARES: 1800.0

OWNERSHIP: Crown

ADMINISTRATION:

FOREST REGION/SECTION: L11

SITE REGION: 4S

SITE DISTRICT: 4S5

MNR REGION: NW

MNR DISTRICT: FF

IBP:

SENSITIVE AREA:

DESCRIPTION:

This site is one of six selected in the Northwest Region Old Growth Study (1994) torepresent old growth pine in Site District 4S5. The site is located along the north shore ofManitou Stretch. The proposed site provides good representation of old-growth white pineon rock and very shallow sands. Based on a brief helicopter reconnaissance the site appearsto provide good representation of both upland and lowland cedar dominance types.

A complicating factor relating to this site is that it straddles the OLI boundaryseparating Site Regions 4S and 5S. The better stand of pine, however, is still within theSite District 4S5 portion. The general community representation show here relates tothe entire site. A similar situation occurs with respect to two other of the Northwest OldGrowth Study sites. Based on the OLI mapping the Crossroute Lake site is situated inSite Region 5S and the Namakan Lake site is in Site Region 4W.

POTENTIAL COMMUNITY/SITE TYPE REPRESENTATIONLI L2 L3 DOMINANT SITE SIG STAND#

Barrens Rock Rock W-R-VD MS001

Forest Coniferous Mature Pinus strobus W-R-D P6 MS002Coniferous Mature Pinus strobus W-S-DM MS014Coniferous Mature Thuja occidentalis W-S-DM MS008Coniferous Mature Thuja occidentalis N-S-DM MS007Coniferous Mature Thuja occidentalis N-S-DM MS006Deciduous Mature Betula papyrifera N-S-DM MS012Deciduous Mature Populus tremuloides N-S-M MS013

Forest Mixed Mature Betula papyrifera N-S-DM MS011Mixed Mature Populus tremuloides N-S-M MS010Mixed Mature Thuja occidentalis N-S-DM MS009

Swamp Coniferous Mature Thuja occidentalis C-O-W MS004Coniferous Mature Thuja occidentalis C-O-W MS003Coniferous Mature Thuja occidentalis C-O-W MS005

BIOPHYSIOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATIONUNIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION RANKIa-3 5060 W brk sandy till plain(bedrock) G

REFERENCES: NW White & Red Pine Old Growth Study

SITE SIGNIFICANCE: P6INFORMATION LEVEL: BCOMPILER: T.W. NobleDATE: Nov95

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