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 "COUNTY FOREST IN ONTARIO" - Ontario Canada Posted by:  Jake39
N 44° 29.590 W 079° 48.346
17T E 594950 N 4927343
This tract of land is located on Horseshoe Valley Road, between Highway 26 and Highway 400
Waymark Code: WM1CFX
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/03/2007
Views: 34
"SIMCOE COUNTY LEADER IN FORESTY"
In recognition of the leadership and contribution to forestry for over sixty years by the people, elected officials, and staff of the County of Simcoe.
Simcoe County native son and former Premier E.C. Drury and his Government amended the counties reforestation act to provide the incentive for reforestation of many barren, sandy areas in Simcoe County and elsewhere.
In 1922 this county led the way with the first agreement forest in Ontario.
From the original 1,000 acre (400hectare) 'Hendry Tract Simcoe County Forest' has grown to 28,000 acres (11,350hectares) over the years.Other agreement forests have been established and the Ontario total is now 283,000acres (114,600hectares)
Roadside monument with the 2 plaques and sign
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There is also a link to all 'Simcoe County Forest' maps.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 05/08/1922
More Information - Web URL: [Web Link]
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