RA. Freeman March 16, 1972

that it is a very long term approach, involving large sums of
time, money and one which should be carried out by the federal
government or universities. It is not likely to yield imnediate
information useful to your control program.

We would suggest that either the Fraser Valley Control Beard or

tlam can make the most effective and greatest progress in your control
Programs by implementation of considerable more ground control with knowledge
Presently available,

I am prepared to continue with our grant of 15% of the total control
expenditure of either the frasar Valley Control Board or to the City of
Port Coquitlam should you not participate with the Board in 1972. This means
that if the total montes raised and spent by yourselves or the Board ts
increased, our grant will increase Proportionately. I am not prepared to
underwrite additional expenses. .

Very truly yours,

Myo m,. SAd rd

Cyril N. Shelford
Minister of Agriculture