Pleasant Point Domain

Press, Volume CX, Issue 32460, 21 November 1970, Page 16

Pleasant Point Domain

Sir,—At the present time there is a potential fire hazard in this domain, where timber has been taken out but the branches, cones, etc., have been left to dry among the remaining trees. This particular area is a delightful spot, and none of us would like to see a fire started there as it would surely spread, particularly in a nor’-wester, and wipe out the whole of the plantation. The caretaker does a truly magnificent job but he cannot be asked to accept the responsibility of fire-watch-ing, particularly with the holidays in the offering and irresponsible strangers about. The residents of South Brighton would like some assurance that something can and will be done soon.—Yours, etc., ' M.E.T. November 16, 1970. [The City Council’s Director of Reserves (Mr H. G. Gilpin) replies: “During dry weather a fire hazard always exists in coniferous planta tions. The branches and debris left in this area are the result of a recent thinning operation. Normally this type of material is left on the site for obvious reasons. It is possible on occasions to reduce the hazard, but it cannot be eliminated entirely, while trees are still standing, as there is always a considerable layer of dry pine needles. It ■ is intended to clear parts of this area in the near future.”]