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In August, 2011, the township passed a Tree Preservation by-law for the purpose of:

• Protecting vegetation in the Lakeshore Urban Area along the bluff for the purpose of habitat protection, water quality, aesthetics, and a buffer zone;
• Retention of tree cover in the lakeshore area;
• Minimizing the destruction or injuring of trees;
• Regulating and controlling the removal, maintenance and protection of trees;
• Protecting, promoting and enhancing the aesthetic values of land;
• Sustaining a healthy natural environment;
• Prevent soil erosion and water run-off;
• Protecting significant and sensitive natural areas to ensure maximum environmental benefits of  trees in both urban and rural settings;
• Contributing to human health and quality of life through the maintenance of tree cover and woodlots; 
•  Protecting woodlots that are less than 1 hectare in size and not under the jurisdiction of the County of Bruce Forest Conservation By-law; 

As stipulated in the by-law, the land affected by this is defined as the "bluff":
“Bluff” is the sloped area that comprised the old Algonquin shoreline and runs parallel to the Lake Huron shoreline between the North and South boundaries of the Township of Huron-Kinloss and shall include the area defined as the toe of the bluff to 3 metres beyond the top of the bluff.

To see if your property falls in this area, please check with the maps at the right hand side.

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The Township of Huron-Kinloss intends to control Invasive Species Giant Hogweed on Municipally owned land in the Township of Huron-Kinloss, using the pesticide known as Roundup Transorb Herbicide Registration No. 25344 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).  The application method will be Back Pack spray, wherein the plant is spot sprayed.  This will be commencing on May 1, 2012 and ending June 15th, 2012 weather permitting.

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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O, 1990 Sections 3, 16, and 23, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Township of Huron-Kinloss are destroyed by the date of June 13th, 2012 and throughout the season, the municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the lands.

The cooperation of all citizens is requested.

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