CORPORATION OP THE CITY Op PORT
COQUITLAM
PARKS

RECREATION COMMITTEE

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meeting of thG. Parks
Recreation Committee was held in the Parks
Recreation Director's Office
on Auvust 29, 1989 at 3i30pm.
In attendance were Alderman Ceorge Laking
until 3:50 p.m. and
Alderman John Keryluk came at 4i10
p.m.
Th
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1 erman Keryluk although J.
Alderma
Tayl Ir did review the items
Alderman Laking and he expressed
with
his ideas.
Also in attendance was K. Janna Taylor
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R ecreation Director
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Item No. 1

Nature Reserve

Earlier this year we

a request from a resident
about the removal of had
some trees in the nature
reserve. Due to the nature of the By-law for
the
"Reserve" a consultant was retained
for appraisal
and recommendation of the
problem.
Attached to this agenda is the consultants
report
and a report from the Parks
Superintendent.

There are a few alternatives

that are available t'o
committee.
1. Do nothing with the request.
2. Put the 313,000 in the 1990 Provisional
3.

Budget,

That the work be done this year and
the request

for 313G000 be sent to the Administration

Committee.

Recommendation:

That 313,000 dollars
placed in the 1990
provisional budget andbe that
this recommendation go
to council for approval.

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The attached letter was reviewed
by the committee
was the recommendation from
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Director.

Please see attached.

Recommendationi
To invite the author of the
letter to meet with the
Parks & Recreation Committee.

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development of the park. Also that rhe city
purchase lots ...(pat I will give you the numbers)
to complete the acreage for the park.
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Janna Taylor, Parks and Recreation Director,
From: Bram Hocgendcorn, Pks Supt
Date : Aug ll, 1989
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Re: Reccrrmendations 1122 Junioe" Ave

The forest edae behind this duplex is very close to prooez y line.
Back yards further down the sue
are not so shaaed, because they benefit

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frcm the openess frcm surrounding yards, and also the wcods are cleared
further back.
Zn order to solve Nzs Davis problmn,
has bee reccmmended
that an area o 25 met s will be selective thinr. d.
As this duplex is located in a cornez of 2 st-eets,
is necessazy to
carry on with above mentioned operation to the west of the duplex also.
Clearing and cle~-up aze almost impossible at this point, because the e
is no access to the side and rear unless a small trail is allowed
to bo build in fzcm Hickory St eet.
And with a t".ail, we ocen up the possibility for intrucers to enter all cz the

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prooerties undetected.
Timing of a project of above nature is also important.
Zf done in the wet season, a t-ail probably has to be dug and covered with
gravel or hogfuel, in order that vehicles can t ave'o the back
If done before end of Se tame, we probably don't need to ao this "outa.
Zt is eccential that dead mat='al already there, and t-.ees to be cut dcwn,
are hauled out, as it lcoks pretty 'oad alzeady now.
Estimated cost,not taking tn account purchase of hcgfuel, etc.
Labour 6 9672
Eauipment 8 3140, Total 812820
The cos" of a professional tree fal'er will be offset by the sale of
valuable trees, that have to ccme dcwn.

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I am writing to you in reference te a growing problem we'e e. Periencing..

I'e talked with many on the subject and I'e been referred to you,

I live at 1122 Juniper Avenue in Port Ccoui!dam (Lincoln Pa -k Addition) .
We are surrounded by the wccds, and 1 mean tne trees are growing right up
against my cedar fence, practically "engulfing" ouz'property. There is no
sunshine whatsoever on our property or the neignbhrs. Even in the intense
surmer months we get nothing. Our yard everywhere is always moist, damp, and
slimey. Because of the height and thickness of the trees it's very dark and

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ross covered.
soss covered.

It's ruining my property and home because it's always wet and

I have roid and mildew growing on my ceilings and walls along the back
of my home inside. I wash them and inside of two weeks it's back again.
!!" (,",: -'ainting does not gccd either because we'e triad.
Even when it's hot in
the sumner, it's very cold and wet on our end of the street.,Our yazd in
j„',.)j;.'."i back is collapsing in areas where there's landscaping. My cedar farce is
&:„,ll.,'!,:;.; rotting and falling apart because it's always wet and damp.
We feel if the
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I&i:;::: sun could shine back there it would dry the ground and everywhe=.'lse up
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~(;.'e aren't asking fox the trees to be cut down. We would like them
('~i,topped or.trismed so the sun can get through. we feel this will save us a
..; ",~'lot.of nancy on repairing the
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P.o No. 31632
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URE RESERVE
FLUENCE ASSESSMENT

lment of my agreement
of forest management
Nature Reserve.
to have assessed was
ential enjoyment,
namely

opttons for, and addressed the
implications of management
providing
for
satisfactor level
sunli'g ht too nearby residences while
or
the essential characteristics oz the maintaining
natural area. enhancin
As the general appreciation
tne forest edge is nigh in
its present condition. only aforlimited
for sunlight conditions is anticipated.program of enhancement
More trees will
require removal
if other resident:s express
similar concerns.
Detailed assessment for edge mana gemen
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was oeferred as the result of
our
discuss'
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pendin g agreement
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management strategies by the City
Fort Coquitlam and onlocal
of
residents alike.
I will be p 1 eased to accompany
you to the site too dirscuss
more full y thee recommendations
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for the initial project.
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Yours very truly,

Fairest, R.P.F

Ken
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Consultants Ltd .

COQUITLAM NATURE RESZRVF,

RESIDENTIAL INFLUENCE ASSESSMZNT

Prepared for
quitlam Parks and Recreation
by

Xenneth B. Fairhurst, R.P.F.

Urbanforest Consultants Ltd.

June, 19B9

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3.2

Shade Conditions

3.3 Forest Amenity and Public Security

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4.0

RES1DENT INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATION

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5. 0

SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATZONS

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APPENDICES

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1-0 ZNTRODUCTION

the Nature Reserv'e when it was set aside was
for the protection of habitat (great blue heron), to pravrde

The purpose of

intensive ;esidential de;elopme it,
and for the passive use and enjoyment of the public. The
Nature Reserve offers a natural backdrop, solitude, trails,
a creek, birds and animal life. Overall, it provides a
unique visual and recreational experience for residents
bordering the Reserve and for others in the community.
a breathing space amidst

in the Reserve is a young, second-growth, mixed
tend which established following logging anc land clearing
arlier this century. The forest is generally in good

The forest

health.
is in a state of decline that has resulted
from an overly dense forest stand, reducing the overall
vigour and healthful apaearance of the forest.
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maintain a "hands-afz", nature-directed woadland preserve.
The productivity of the forest site has provided for dense
forest growth and a tancle of undergrowth with fairly
restricted pnysical and visual accessibility. Trail grading
has provided several access corridors, though little else
has occurred in the forest stand.
The management objective has been,

forest at the perimeter of the Reserve has been modified
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unnatural edge condition influences the stability and
vitality of the forest itself and the safety and enjoyment
af adjacent residents
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Tne condition and influence of the forest

at the residential
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undertaben along the eastern edge of the Nature
Reserve in
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Superintendent, Mr, A.B. Hoagendoorn, to address the
following concerns:

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nearly perpetual shade conditions from the forest,
and personal security from the limited
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investigated.

This report assesses the general problems and

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opportunities for their resolutian. Detailed field

assessment and implementation af management requirements
vould follow confirmation of the level of
manag ment intent
and adoption of aparopriate management
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City of Port Coquitlam.
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initial project is described in Appendix 1, having tne

objective of resolving the concerns of a particular
resident
within the context of necessary management of the Nature

Reserve.

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3-0 ANALYSIS OF CONDITIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TREATMENT

The zone of principle study was the forest edge which

directly influences residential properties on the eastern

side of the Nature Reserve, namely properties on Lombardy,
Juniper and Hickary Streets.
The concerns and opportunities desczibed in the problem
statement were examined during field visits and discussions

with several adjacent residents during the month of June.
At the outset of .the study

it was identified that the

variety of concerns respecting the f crest edge were
interrelated. Actions ta control or improve one factor could
or detract from another. While the factors and
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options for their management are aiscussed separately in
this section, final management decisians reouire a
comprehensive understanding of those relationships.
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consultant was reauested to provide a plan for the
control of hazard trees alang the eastern edge of the
reserve. The recommendations from that study were far the
tooping of 45 trees ana the removal of 35 trees, most oz
which was carried out in tne subsequent year.
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The forest edge consists primarily of shallow rooted

redcedars, western hemlack, and scattered pines. Althougn
the stand is is good health, the pines are in decline, and
the suppressed understory is aying out.

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risk exists along the perimeter of the Nature
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adj acent properties (a width af 25 metres, approximately)
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Although the prevailing winds are from the southwest, storm
events can focus on the northeast edges and concentrate at
the enclosed corners such as at tne corner of Juniper and
Hickory Streets.

Detailed risk assessment was not a specific objective of the
current study, having been the objective of the earlier
study. Windthzow along the edge has been stabilized by the

earlier management effects. Some risk potential will
continue as trees gram older'nd larger, and storm events
restructure the forest edge.

Q Recommendations f or Treatment

Hazard Trees

Risk-free status for the forest edge can anly be achieved by
removal of lazge trees which are within a tree height
distance fram dwellings (i.e. within 20 to 30 metres). One
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the aesthetic enjoyment afforded by the forest edge
expressed by all residents spoken to during the study
exceeds the perceived risk, and most likely the zeal risk,
full control through elimination of all trees capable of
reaching dwellings is considered neither a desirable nor a
necessary action.
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obvious ri sk trees which display poor health or form, have
disturbed or raised roots, or which lean towards dwellingThe control of risk trees along the eas.em edge of the
Nature Reserve was conducteo in 1983.
Nar ageable

This management strategy requir s periodic assessrrent of
stand condition, aoproximately in five to ten year
intervals, and response to unpredict d changes in risk tree
status brought to the Park Superintendent's attention. by
res i dents .

tree topping program, also initiated in .".9S3, provided a
less drastic form of control of tree azard.. This form of
arboricultr're should be used sparingly as it causes ths
rowth of multiple leaders and side-leaders which a e
Qweaker.
Exposed tops can allow the introduction of decay
producing organisms. Topped trees:;.8 the resulting new
growth forms are also less attractive, and unnatural,
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Suppressed understory trees will continue to die out and
fall. Though these smaller trees present less hazard to
prooerty or safety, they have caused damage to fences, and
cor.tribute to the tangle of undergrowtn which, limits
physical and vi ual access into the forest.
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orientation and proximity of residential lots to the
forest edge, and the variation in heights, density, and
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of influence is greatest for those properties
directly north of the forest edge, and diminishes greatly
for those esidences east and west of the forest which
receive substantial duration of sunshine zrom other
directions even though the forest creates shading during
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certain parts of the day.

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properties separated by roadways from the forest except

during low sun-angle periods of the day or year. Those
properties located south of the forest edge receive the

least influence.
The greatest

influence of the forest edge is on those
properties edged bv the forest on the south and west sides
(." together . This situation occurs most notably at tt e corner
of Juniper and Hickory Streets. No road allowance separates
the properties from the forest.

similar infl.uence of the forest edge occurs in the
Ambleside Close area though street encs along the east and
western edges inczease the sunshine potential.
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The accompanying solar charts and graphs were used to
determine the length of shadows created by the forest. The
sun angles at noon standard time on Tune 21 (the highest
anale of the year) and on December 21 (the lowest angle)

were examined.
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of shade is created by a 30 metre tree, and 8 metres shade
from a 20 metre tree, both of whicn are common along the
forest edge. This depth of. shade represents all or the
majority of the standard depth of rear yards along the
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is lower at all other times of the day
resulting in greater depths of shade when the forest edge
intervenes.
The sun angle

In winter (December 21), the lowest sun angle is zecorded.
The same trees create 70 metres and 48 metres of shade
respectively when the sun is at its highest at noon during
that time of the year.
to the north of the reserve are influenced
year round by the deep shade from the forest edge, as
evidenced by photographs taken June 25 with the sun at its
highest. Photographs from residences along the eastern edge
reveal full sunshine in that same time period.
Some properties

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While the solar charts are useful to dete mine the shade
eff. cts of the forest through the year, one resident living
against a northeast corner of the forest edge has provided
an interpretation of the imoact of that shade on the
property, structure, and personal enjoyment as "dark, cold,

wet, and slimy". The property in auestion is virtually in
perpetual shade from the trees to the south and to the west.

farested quality or the Nature Reserve preceded
residential construction and re-sale of houses over the
years. Its presence would likely have been seen as an asset
and aossibly a deciding factor for prope ty purchasers.
The forested character of the Nature Reserve is of great

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including those with the greatest shade p oblem. Despite the
appeals of the natural setting, there exists an expectatian
{'"'"or attaining some direct sunlight in backyards and within
houses. As trees continue to grow in height at approximateJ.r
0.5m per year, the depth of shade will also increase.

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ln response to the shading influence of the forest, some
tree clearing and topping, with and without approval of the
pa'rks Superintendent, has occurred. The 1983 tree topping
and clearing program has also increased the amount of direct
sunshine reaching some residences.
Recommendations for Treatment — Shade Conditions
The overall management strategy should ensure that the

essential character of the forest is maintained as a primary
objective. However, it should also be able to recognize and
control, within the limits of natural character, the
non-desirable, non-beneficial influences on adjacent human

habitats.
along the eastern perimeter of the Nature
Reserve was identified as having an influence on the amount
of sunlight received in adjacent properties. This is the
in
same zone (representing an average tree height) described
the risk tree section of this study.
25 metre zone

(the first 12 metres) of tnis zone contains
the majority of the trees which could potentially be a risk
to adjacent properties if any should fall. It also is the
visual edge which creates the forested character of the

The outer edge

neighbourhood.
to the height of the forest along the edge, this zone is
responsible for tne greatest intervention of direct unlight
throughout the year, including the summertime, depending on
orientation and proximity of residences.

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interface zone. This zone is rarely used, rarely
seen, but by its tree heights and density, has an
influence
on sunlignt, particularly in seasons and
times during the
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lov sun angles.

The flatness

of the tooography of the nature reserve limits
the effectiveness of selective opening up of the
stand
the outer zone only. Management of both zones may be in
required though with different strategies.
Through selective thinning of outer edge trees,
the result
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smaller
windfirm trees and tree groups, together with vindfirm

larger specimen trees.

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selective removal could enable intermittant sunlight to
reach residential properties curing a longer period of the

day and year than occur's presently.

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increasing
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forest edge. Trees in the outer zone should have 10 primary
to 20
metre spacing, selecting the trees of best form,
vindfirmness, quality and colour (e.g. redcedar is pre errec
aver hemlock for its gentle growth habit and visual

character ).

Spacing vould be closer in stands of smaller trees although
some thinning is desirable to reduce
competition and allav
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Significant tree clump , ground cover and healthy mid-story
vegetation should be retained where possible. Suppressed mid
story trees showing obvious stress and decline should be
removed at the time of thinning operations.

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inner zone will require aporaisal of condition,
selecting anly those trees for removal which would be a
serious interference to the effectiveness of outer zone
management (i.e. still creating full shade).

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practice is nat recommended as the standard means of control
of the height of the forest edge of the Nature Reserve as it
creates an unnatural appearance, generates a weakened growth
habit and allows for entrance of decay producing organisms.

large trees within their boundaries
which increase the depth or duration of shade. These trees,
may eliminate any benefit of adjacent tree
removal within the Nature Reserve and should be considered
in the overall plan.
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with branch pruning and crown thinning. This procedure is
more time consuming and its efrects will be snorter lived
than selective tree removal, as branch growtn will tend to
fill in the spaces that pruning created.

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arborists ta minimize disturbance to soils and remainina
vegetation and to ensure that trees ta bc retained are
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species in the shrub layer, and vill also limit physical
access which could cause undesirable compaction of forest
soils. In-fill with deciduous species such as vine maple
will afford variety and colour, as well as winter

daylighting.
Coniferous forest species will grow rapidly and will present
future management concerns. A miv of smaller deciduous trees
such as vine maples will control the height and variety in
the forest buffer.

control is desired for the final composition, a
reforestation program could be instituted. The prevalence or
brush would require hand cleaning until seedlings grow above
the brush comuetition.
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log value of the second growth timber in a large
operation could subsidize the costs of selective clearing,
cleanup and rehabilitation. However, limited access, small
tree size, the limited number of trees in need ar remaval,
and the sensitivity of the Reserve ta public concern
suggests there will be no recoverable economic value.
The

sizeable mate ial should be bucked into short lengths
far removal by residents far use as firewood.

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If conducted in the rainy season, branches should be piled
and burned in areas a sare distance from houses and
remaining trees. Cleanup and rehabilitation requires anly a
minimum of effort as the natural forest species ana brush
suecies will quickly invade.

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Visual and physical access is restricted by underbrush, dean
and down trees, and by the general density and darkness of
the forest stano. Garoen oebris piles further restrict
access and add to the unkempt appearance. The dense forest
reportedly also affords cover to some undesirable human
activities'ncluding theft of prooerty.
Recommendations for Tzeatment — Amenity and Security

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Sight lines can be created through the selective removal of
trees, branches, understory vegetation, and downed trees.
This procedure will benefit the amount of light reaching
Qa djacent residences. Visual access into the forest and
reduction in the density of ground cover also will increase
property security (and the perception of security) day and

night.
Recreational access should be limited along the forest edge
to maintain privacy in the back yards of adjacent
residences.
Clearing of underbrush and downed debris can enhance
informal walking emperience without the need of trail
construction. Formal trail const uction should fit the
management strategy for the Nature Reserve overall.

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RESIDENT INFORNATION AND PARTICIPATION

Forest. management of the buffer zone can result in short
term deterioration of aesthetic quality. Even limited tree
felling operations will cause noise disturbance and a degree
of misunderstanding. Protective concern can be expected to
be

expressed by the public.

Recommendations — Resident Inf ormation and Pazticipaf ion

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should be preceded by an information/involvement program.
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concept of perimeter zone management of the Nature
Reserve, its purposes and
goethe recommended courses of action requizes resident information
and participation in the development of the plan.
The

changes to the Nature Reserve forest edge should reflect
established priorities for control of risk trees, excessive
shade, residenl.ial security and recreational amenity, and be
based on public input. Consensus may be difficult to
achieve. Dispute resolution should give priority to tnose
most directly impacted.
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now occurring. Site-specific decisions should ultimately be
the responsibility of the Parks and Facilities

Superintendent.

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appreciation of the Reserve. The brochure would build

and

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concept of the Reserve as an entity with an
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periodic stand maintenance regimen is recommended to
guide
enhancement and restoration of natural
conditions, to
protect against hazardous conditions, to improve amenity
values and f'oster respect and appreciation for
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straight forest edge is the unnatural result of land

clearing a decade or so ago. Windthrow and breakage can

do occur in storm events

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as the edge stabilizes. To bring
the forest edge into a more natural, durable,
and less shade
producing conriguration, where such conditions
are severe,

feathering of the forest edge is recommended.

program of selective tninning, topping, pruning
and
cleanup is recommended for the forest edge.
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management strategy and plan to ensure that
alteration
is necessary, that wishes of individuals are any
respected, yet
the benefits accrue to common good of the neighbourhood
and
to the Nature Rese ve.
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Development and enhancement of protective appreciation by
nearby residents for the forest will assist in preventing
and forwarning of any deterioration of the biophysical and
aesthetic qualities of the Reserve.

Limited enhancement of recreational and visual accessibility
is reouired to improve the feeling of personal security and
afford increased useability and enjoyment of the Nature
Reserve.

Resident information and review of the purposes and plans
for edge management aze necessary for the success of the
program.
A

general information brochure will enhance knowledge and

~ use of the Nature Reserve while providing understanding
about necessary management processes.

Operations should be carried out with care to limit damage
to adjacent trees and the forest site. Clearing practices
should be mindful of the final visual zesult and the
physical cuality of the trees retained.

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Initial Project for Reduction of
Shade Depth and Duration

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INZTIAL PROJECT FOR REDUCTZON OF SHADE DEPTH AND DURATION

Juniper Street Forest Edge
immediate program of limited selective tree removal
should be initiated for those few residerces severely
impacted by shade from the forest edge over long periods of
the day.
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forest edge requiring manipulation for shade effect is
at the rear af houses on Juniper Street, with the greatest
influence b ing on the corner houses nearest the
tersection with Hickory Street.
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limited selective clearing program is recommended at that
corner to relieve that near perpetual shade experienced as

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tall forest growth.

clearing has occurred to the rear of 1104 Juniper that
already provides a significant imarovement in available
sunlight to that resiaence and to ad jacent residences.
Some

Houses further east are least influenced and receive more
ear ly morning sun.

interaction of sun angles with tree height and proximity
to residences cauld require the removal of dozens of trees
up to 25 metres from the fence line if the objective was to
achieve sunlight throughout the year.
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directly behind the rear fence at 1122 Juniper would be
considered to be a satisfactory improvement to those
residents
Cleanup of dead and down debris is recommended at the time
of the operation to imprcve the visual appearance, and

visual and physical access.
Thinning of dense groups of suppressed understory trees
would also be advised at that time to improve the overall
health of the stand, visibility, and light penetration.

Pruning of dead branches will improve visual aopearance.

Consideration might be given to pruning of live branches of
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dense shade.

trees witnin the property at 1122 Juniper will
likely be felled by the residents.

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Debris should be piled and burned at a safe time of year.
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edge will be necessary, and would also bene"it residents at
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contact was made with the resident to discuss the
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Port Coquttlam, B.C. V3C 2AS

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Fax 464-3524
Phone. 941-5411

August 17r 1989

Mr. Paul van den Camp,

pl - 3320 Ulster Street,
Port Coquitlam, B. C.

V3B 3L3

Dear Sir:

regarding the lacrosse

15, 1989
In response to your letter of Augustreferred
your letter to the Parks
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box on Ulster,
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and Recreation Committee for investigatior.
Committee and
Alderman J.J. Keryluk is the Chairmau of this

he can be

reached at 941-5411.

Yours vary truly,

L.M. Traboulay,
Mayor

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¹1.3320 Ulster Street
Port Coquitlam
V3B 3L3
August 15th, 1989
The Mayor and Alderman

City Hall
Port Coquitlam

Dear Gentlemen:

I recently moved to your
to enjoy the beautiful and
quite surroundings, which city
are much to be preferred after
spending my day time in the bustle of downtown Vancouver.
I live at the above address the last property next to the
Lacross court.

behalf of the owners of the Ulster Park and the owners
from across the street, where now
some 50 units face this
court, we would like your council and
or the Parks and
Recreation department to consider to move
this court from
our area.
On

As I understand,
20 years, before

this court has been in existence for some
there
any development in the area, but
it is an experience to was
see
and hear what goes on here day
and night.
The paintings which
the boards, the condoms in the
players enclosure thedisfigure
screams and shouts up to 2 a.m. th
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b eer cans and the continuous bouncing of the
balls
against
the boards drive us out of our minds and are a disgrace to
this area and your city.
The courts are used for practice only three times
a week for
one hour at which some B
12 boys attend, but this does not
stop others to come at any hour of the da'y and night to
release their frustration
on the
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boards.
In two months, 5 balls have landed in my garden
my wall, and I have seen two cars hit in Ulster and against
during practice time, it will not be long before Street
a serious
accident happens. There is a lot of open area available
East of the Hyde Creek Community
were the noise level
would not disturb anybody and the centre
graphics and relics will
be hidden from the families and their
children,
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Please clean up this area and you will surely gain many

my

friends.

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participated in the WIestern Canala Tournament held at Queens
Park Arena in New Westminster August 5th to 7th.
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tournament winning the gold medal. Also included in this
tournament was the B.C. 1-rov'ncials championship game of which
the POCO PILEDRIVERS took second place and the silver medal.
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tournament and are pleased to have represented and registered
the City of Port Coquitlam as the 1989 champions in the
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