ontario regulation 61/26

made under the

Species Conservation Act, 2025

Made: March 26, 2026
Filed: March 27, 2026
Published on e-Laws: March 30, 2026
Published in The Ontario Gazette: April 11, 2026

Excepted Activities — No Permit or Registration

CONTENTS

 

Definitions

1. In this Regulation,

“game wildlife” has the same meaning as in subsection 1 (1) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997; (“gibier sauvage”)

“non-protected species” means a species that is not listed on the Protected Species in Ontario List; (“espèce non protégée”)

“protected species” means a species listed on the Protected Species in Ontario List; (“espèce protégée”)

“specially protected wildlife” has the same meaning as in subsection 1 (1) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997; (“animal sauvage spécialement protégé”)

“veterinarian” means a person licensed as a veterinarian by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario; (“vétérinaire”)

“wildlife custodian” has the same meaning as in subsection 44 (1) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997; (“gardien d’animaux sauvages”)

“zookeeper” means the holder of a licence issued under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 to keep game wildlife and specially protected wildlife in a zoo. (“gardien de zoo”)

Protecting a person or animal from an imminent risk to health or safety

2. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming, capturing or taking of a member of a protected species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if there are reasonable grounds in the circumstances to believe that engaging in the activity is necessary to protect the person engaging in the activity or another person or animal from an imminent risk to their health or safety.

(2) An activity that results or is likely to result in damage to or destruction of the habitat of a member of a protected species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if there are reasonable grounds in the circumstances to believe that engaging in the activity is necessary to protect the person engaging in the activity or another person or animal from an imminent risk to their health or safety.

(3) Possessing or transporting a living or dead member of a protected species that was killed, harmed, captured or taken in accordance with subsection (1) or a part of such a member is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act.

Protecting property from significant damage caused by animals

3. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the capturing or taking of a member of a protected species that is an animal is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if,

(a) there are reasonable grounds in the circumstances to believe that engaging in the activity is necessary to protect property from significant damage; and

(b) the person engaging in the activity is,

(i) an owner or resident of the property, or

(ii) a person directed to engage in the activity by a person mentioned in subclause (i).

(2) An activity that results or is likely to result in damage to or destruction of the habitat of a member of a protected species that is an animal is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if,

(a) engaging in the activity is necessary to capture or take the member in accordance with subsection (1); and

(b) the activity is engaged in by a person described in clause (1) (b).

(3) Possessing or transporting a living member of a protected species that is an animal that was captured or taken in accordance with subsection (1) is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act.

Exercising a legal authority

4. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming, capturing or taking of a member of a protected species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the activity is engaged in by a police officer, firefighter or other person while exercising a legal authority and they engage in the activity for one or more of the following purposes:

1. Protecting the health and safety of a human being.

2. Searching for a living or dead human being.

3. Humanely killing a sick or injured animal that has no possibility of survival to relieve its suffering.

4. Preventing or reducing significant damage to property or the environment.

5. Enforcing the law.

(2) An activity that results or is likely to result in damage to or destruction of the habitat of a member of a protected species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the activity is engaged in by a person described in subsection (1) for a purpose described in that subsection while exercising a legal authority.

(3) Possessing or transporting a living or dead member of a protected species or a part of such a member is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if a person described in subsection (1) is possessing or transporting the member or part for a purpose described in that subsection while exercising a legal authority.

Species Conservation Program, funded activities

5. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming, capturing or taking of a member of a protected species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person engaging in the activity has received a notice indicating that the Minister has decided to make a grant under subsection 25 (3) of the Act or otherwise provide funding under the Species Conservation Program in respect of the activity.

(2) An activity that results or is likely to result in damage to or destruction of the habitat of a member of a protected species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person engaging in the activity has received a notice indicating that the Minister has decided to make a grant under subsection 25 (3) of the Act or otherwise provide funding under the Species Conservation Program in respect of the activity.

(3) Possessing or transporting a living or dead member of a protected species or a part of such a member is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person possessing or transporting the member or part has received a notice indicating that the Minister has decided to make a grant under subsection 25 (3) of the Act or otherwise provide funding under the Species Conservation Program in respect of the possession or transportation.

(4) A person engaging in a section 16 activity prescribed under this section shall engage in the activity in accordance with the conditions, if any, of a grant made under subsection 25 (3) of the Act or any other funding agreement in respect of the activity.

Veterinarians providing care

6. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming, capturing or taking of a member of a protected species that is an animal is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if,

(a) the activity is engaged in by,

(i) a veterinarian, or

(ii) an employee or agent of a veterinarian who engages in the activity at the direction of and in consultation with the veterinarian; and

(b) the veterinarian, employee or agent engages in the activity in the course of providing care for the member.

(2) Possessing or transporting a living or dead member of a protected species that is an animal that was killed, harmed, captured or taken in accordance with subsection (1) or a part of such a member is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if a person described in clause (1) (a) is possessing or transporting the member or part in the course of providing care for the member.

Zookeepers, etc. — humanely killing animals

7. Killing a member of a protected species that is an animal in a humane manner to relieve its suffering is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if,

(a) the humane killing is recommended by a veterinarian but having a veterinarian carry out the humane killing is not practical or would cause the member undue suffering; and

(b) the humane killing is performed by,

(i) a zookeeper, in accordance with their licence and the directions of the recommending veterinarian, or

(ii) an employee or agent of a zookeeper, in accordance with the zookeeper’s licence and the directions of the recommending veterinarian.

Zookeepers, etc. — possessing, transporting, selling, etc.

8. (1) An activity described in subclause (b) (i) or (ii) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act that affects a living member of a protected species that is an animal is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the activity is engaged in by,

(a) a zookeeper in accordance with their licence; or

(b) an employee or agent of a zookeeper, in accordance with the zookeeper’s licence.

(2) For greater certainty, in accordance with subsection 2 (3) of the Act, the activity of buying, selling, leasing, trading or offering to buy, sell, lease or trade gametes of a protected species that is an animal is prescribed under subsection (1) for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act.

(3) Possessing or transporting a dead member of a protected species that is an animal or a part of such a member is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if a person described in subsection (1) is possessing or transporting the member or part in accordance with the zookeeper’s licence.

Wildlife custodians, rehabilitation and care

9. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing or harming of a member of a protected species that is game wildlife or specially protected wildlife is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if,

(a) engaging in the activity is recommended by a veterinarian;

(b) the person engaging in the activity is a wildlife custodian or an employee or agent of a wildlife custodian; and

(c) the wildlife custodian, employee or agent engages in the activity in the course of rehabilitating or providing care for the member and in accordance with the directions of the recommending veterinarian.

(2) Capturing or taking a member of a protected species that is game wildlife or specially protected wildlife, or possessing or transporting a living or dead member of a protected species that is game wildlife or specially protected wildlife or a part of such a member, is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if,

(a) the person capturing, taking, possessing or transporting the member or part is,

(i) a wildlife custodian, or

(ii) an employee or agent of a wildlife custodian acting under the direction of the wildlife custodian; and

(b) the wildlife custodian, employee or agent is capturing, taking, possessing or transporting the member or part in the course of rehabilitating or providing care for the member.

Escape or unauthorized release of wildlife

10. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming, capturing or taking of a member of a protected species that is game wildlife or specially protected wildlife is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person is engaging in the activity to comply with a requirement under subsection 46 (3) or (6) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997.

(2) Possessing or transporting a living or dead member of a protected species that is game wildlife or specially protected wildlife that was killed, harmed, captured or taken in accordance with subsection (1) or a part of such a member is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person is possessing or transporting the member or part to comply with a requirement under subsection 46 (3) or (6) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997.

Obtaining care

11. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the capturing or taking of a member of a protected species that is an animal is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person engages in the activity for the purpose of obtaining treatment or care for the member by a veterinarian, a wildlife custodian or an employee or agent of the Crown.

(2) Possessing or transporting a living member of a protected species that is an animal or a part of such a member is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if,

(a) the person is possessing or transporting the member or part for the purpose of obtaining treatment or care for the member by a veterinarian, a wildlife custodian or an employee or agent of the Crown; or

(b) following the treatment or care mentioned in clause (a), the person is possessing or transporting the member for the purpose of returning it to an area that is as close as possible to where it was taken or captured.

(3) Clause (2) (a) applies in respect of a dead member of a protected species that is an animal if the member dies while being transported or possessed for the purposes of obtaining treatment or care.

(4) Subsection (2) does not apply in the following circumstances:

1. In the case of a person who is not a wildlife custodian, more than 24 hours have passed since the person began possessing or transporting the member for the purpose mentioned in clause (2) (a) or (b).

2. In the case of a person who is a wildlife custodian, more than 96 hours have passed since the person began possessing or transporting the member for the purpose mentioned in clause (2) (a) or (b).

Eastern Wolf or Northern Bobwhite, hunting, etc.

12. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming, capturing or taking of a member of the Eastern Wolf or Northern Bobwhite species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person is engaging in the activity in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997.

(2) An activity described in clause (b) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act that affects a member of the Eastern Wolf or Northern Bobwhite species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person is engaging in the activity in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997.

Falconry

13. (1) An activity described in subclause (b) (i) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act that affects a living member of a protected species that is a falconry bird is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person engaging in the activity has a general falconry licence, commercial falconry licence or apprentice falconry licence under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997.

(2) In this section,

“falconry bird” has the same meaning as in Part III of Ontario Regulation 668/98 (Wildlife in Captivity) made under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997.

Fishing, incidental catch

14. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming, capturing or taking of a member of a protected species that is a fish or other animal is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person engages in the activity while fishing for a non-protected species and the activity is incidental to the fishing.

(2) A person engaging in a section 16 activity prescribed under subsection (1) shall immediately release or return the member to the waters from which it was taken and if it is still alive, the person shall ensure that it is released in a manner that causes it the least harm.

(3) Possessing or transporting a living or dead member of a protected species that is a fish or other animal that was killed, harmed, captured or taken in accordance with subsection (1) is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person is possessing or transporting the member for the purposes of complying with subsection (2).

(4) In this section,

“fish” has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Act (Canada).

Trapping, incidental killing, harming, capturing or taking, etc.

15. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming, capturing or taking of a member of a protected species that is an animal is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person engages in the activity while trapping for a non-protected species and the activity is incidental to the trapping.

(2) A person engaging in a section 16 activity prescribed under subsection (1) shall,

(a) if the member has a reasonable chance of survival, immediately release it back into the area where it was trapped, in a manner that causes it the least harm, unless doing so would pose an immediate safety risk; or

(b) if clause (a) does not apply, humanely kill the member.

(3) If a person humanely kills a member under clause (2) (b) or engages in an activity mentioned in subsection (1) that results in the death of the member, the person shall promptly report the death to the Minister through the Registry.

(4) Possessing or transporting a living or dead member of a protected species that is an animal that was killed, harmed, captured or taken in accordance with subsection (1), or a part of such a member, is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act.

Commercial cultivation of vascular plants

16. (1) An activity described in clause (a) or (b) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act that affects a member of a protected species that is a vascular plant is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person engages in the activity as part of a commercial cultivation operation that meets the following criteria:

1. The operation is not located in the wild in Ontario.

2. No material taken from the wild in Ontario has been used at the operation to cultivate the species affected by the activity at any time during which the species was,

i. listed on the Protected Species in Ontario List, or

ii. listed as extirpated, endangered or threatened on the Species at Risk in Ontario List under the Endangered Species Act, 2007.

3. The species affected by the activity is cultivated at the operation in a manner that is not likely to spread disease or pests or compromise the genetic integrity of wild populations of the species.

4. If American Ginseng is cultivated at the operation, it is cultivated,

i. on land in respect of which licence fees are payable to the Ontario Ginseng Growers’ Association under Ontario Regulation 340/01 (Designation — Ontario Ginseng Growers’ Association) made under the Farm Products Marketing Act, and

ii. using structures that produce artificial shade.

(2) An activity described in clause (a) or (b) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act that affects a member of a protected species that is a vascular plant that has been cultivated at a commercial cultivation operation meeting the criteria set out in subsection (1) is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person,

(a) engages in the activity in a manner that is not likely to spread disease or pests or compromise the genetic integrity of wild populations of the species; and

(b) does not intend to cultivate and does not cultivate the species affected by the activity in the wild in Ontario.

(3) In this section,

“pest” means any thing that is injurious or potentially injurious, whether directly or indirectly, to plants or to products or by-products of plants.

Black Ash

17. (1) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming or taking of a member of the Black Ash species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the member affected by the activity is,

(a) a member not located in a municipality or territorial district set out in Schedule 1;

(b) an immature member located in a municipality or territorial district set out in Schedule 1; or

(c) a mature member that is,

(i) located in a municipality or territorial district set out in Schedule 1, and

(ii) identified as unhealthy by a qualified Black Ash professional in a report containing the information set out in Schedule 2.

(2) An activity that results or is likely to result in damage to or destruction of the habitat of a member of the Black Ash species described in subsection (1) is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act.

(3) Clause (1) (c) and subsection (2), to the extent that subsection applies to a member described in clause (1) (c), do not apply unless, before the day a person first engages in the activity, the person notifies the Minister of the activity through the Registry and includes the report mentioned in subclause (1) (c) (ii) as part of the notification.

(4) An activity described in clause (b) or (c) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the member affected by the activity is a member of the Black Ash species.

(5) In this section,

“immature” means, in relation to the Black Ash species, a member that has,

(a) a height of less than 1.37 metres, or

(b) a diameter of less than 8 centimetres at a stem height of 1.37 metres; (“immature”)

“mature” means, in relation to the Black Ash species, a member that is not immature; (“mature”)

“qualified Black Ash professional” means a professional who has the expertise, education, training and experience necessary to assess the health of a member of the Black Ash species, and may include an arborist, a registered professional forester within the meaning of the Professional Foresters Act, 2000, a forest technician, a dendrologist, a horticultural technician, a botanist or an entomologist. (“professionnel qualifié à l’égard du frêne noir”)

Butternut

18. (1) A section 16 activity that affects a member of the Butternut species when it is at the nut stage of development is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act.

(2) An activity that results or is likely to result in the killing, harming or taking of a member of the Butternut species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the member affected by the activity is identified by a qualified Butternut professional in a report containing the information set out in Schedule 3 as being impacted by butternut canker to such an advanced degree that retaining the member would not support the protection or recovery of the Butternut species in the area where the member is located.

(3) An activity that results or is likely to result in damage to or destruction of the habitat of a member of the Butternut species described in subsection (2) is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act.

(4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply unless, before the day a person first engages in the activity, the person notifies the Minister of the activity through the Registry and includes the report mentioned in subsection (2) as part of the notification.

(5) An activity described in clause (b) or (c) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act that affects a member of the Butternut species is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act.

(6) In this section,

“qualified Butternut professional” means a professional who has the expertise, education, training and experience necessary to assess the health of a member of the Butternut species, and may include an arborist, a registered professional forester within the meaning of the Professional Foresters Act, 2000, a forest technician, a dendrologist, a horticultural technician, a botanist or a mycologist.

Taxidermy and tanning

19. Possessing or transporting a dead member of a protected species that is an animal, or a part of or thing derived from such a member, is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person possessing or transporting the member, part or thing is a taxidermist, fur dealer or tanner who,

(a) has been given the member, part or thing by a person who is lawfully entitled to possess it; and

(b) is tanning, treating, plucking, stuffing or mounting the member, part or thing.

Caribou, cast antlers

20. An activity described in subclause (b) (ii) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the thing that is affected by the activity is an antler that dropped naturally from a living member of the Caribou (Boreal population) species.

Possession prior to listing

21. (1) Possessing or transporting a member of a protected species or a part of or thing derived from such a member is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the member, part or thing was acquired by a person before,

(a) the day the species was first listed as endangered, threatened or extirpated on the Species at Risk in Ontario List under the Endangered Species Act, 2007; or

(b) if the species has never been listed as endangered, threatened or extirpated on the Species at Risk in Ontario List under its current name or any other common or scientific name, the day the species was first listed on the Protected Species in Ontario List.

(2) For greater certainty, subsection (1) applies whether the member, part or thing was acquired by the person engaging in the activity or by any other person.

Same, artwork, etc.

22. An activity described in clause (b) of the definition of “section 16 activity” in subsection 2 (1) of the Act is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if,

(a) the person is engaging in the activity in respect of artwork, jewellery, furniture or another crafted thing into which a dead member of a protected species, or a part of or thing derived from such a member is incorporated; and

(b) the incorporation occurred before,

(i) the day the species was first listed as endangered, threatened or extirpated on the Species at Risk in Ontario List under the Endangered Species Act, 2007, or

(ii) if the species has never been listed as endangered, threatened or extirpated on the Species at Risk in Ontario List under its current name or any other common or scientific name, the day the species was first listed on the Protected Species in Ontario List.

Gifts

23. Possessing or transporting a dead member of a protected species or a part of or thing derived from such a member, is prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 16 (3) of the Act if the person possessing or transporting the member, part or thing was gifted it by a person who was lawfully entitled to possess it.

Self-amendment

24. The definition of “veterinarian” in section 1 of this Regulation is amended by striking out “a person licensed as a veterinarian by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario” at the end and substituting “a veterinarian member within the meaning of the Veterinary Professionals Act, 2024”.

Commencement

25. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this Regulation comes into force on the day it is filed.

(2) Sections 1 to 23 come into force on the later of the day subsection 14 (1) of Schedule 10 (Species Conservation Act, 2025) to the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 comes into force and the day this Regulation is filed.

(3) Section 24 comes into force on the day subsection 1 (1) of Schedule 1 (Veterinary Professionals Act, 2024) to the Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act, 2024 comes into force.

Schedule 1
Black Ash — Municipalities and Territorial Districts

1. City of Barrie.

2. City of Belleville.

3. City of Brantford.

4. City of Brockville.

5. City of Cornwall.

6. City of Guelph.

7. City of Hamilton.

8. City of Kawartha Lakes.

9. City of Kingston.

10. City of London.

11. City of Orillia.

12. City of Ottawa.

13. City of Peterborough.

14. City of Quinte West.

15. City of Sault Ste. Marie.

16. City of St. Thomas.

17. City of Stratford.

18. City of Thunder Bay.

19. City of Toronto.

20. City of Windsor.

21. County of Brant.

22. County of Bruce.

23. County of Dufferin.

24. County of Elgin.

25. County of Essex.

26. County of Frontenac.

27. County of Grey.

28. County of Haldimand.

29. County of Huron.

30. County of Lambton.

31. County of Lanark.

32. County of Lennox and Addington.

33. County of Middlesex.

34. County of Northumberland.

35. County of Oxford.

36. County of Perth.

37. County of Peterborough.

38. County of Prince Edward.

39. County of Simcoe.

40. County of Wellington.

41. Municipality of Centre Hastings.

42. Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

43. Municipality of Marmora and Lake.

44. Municipality of Tweed.

45. Norfolk County.

46. Regional Municipality of Durham.

47. Regional Municipality of Halton.

48. Regional Municipality of Niagara.

49. Regional Municipality of Peel.

50. Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

51. Regional Municipality of York.

52. Territorial District of Manitoulin.

53. Town of Arnprior.

54. Town of Gananoque.

55. Town of Gravenhurst.

56. Town of Prescott.

57. Town of St. Marys.

58. Town of Smiths Falls.

59. Township of Admaston/Bromley.

60. Township of Georgian Bay.

61. Township of Greater Madawaska.

62. Township of Horton.

63. Township of Jocelyn.

64. Township of Johnson.

65. Township of Laird.

66. Township of Limerick.

67. Township of Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional.

68. Township of Madoc.

69. Township of McNab-Braeside.

70. Township of Pelee.

71. Township of St. Joseph.

72. Township of Stirling-Rawdon.

73. Township of Tarbutt.

74. Township of Tudor and Cashel.

75. Township of Tyendinaga.

76. Township of Wollaston.

77. United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

78. United Counties of Prescott and Russell.

79. United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

Schedule 2
Black Ash — Report Contents

1. The name and contact information of the qualified Black Ash professional who prepared the report and the date the report was completed.

2. A description of the qualified Black Ash professional’s qualifications, including any supporting documentation.

3. A description of the section 16 activity prescribed under subsection 17 (1), including the dates on which the prescribed activity is anticipated to start and end.

4. An identification of each unhealthy member of the Black Ash species affected by the prescribed activity, if the member is mature and located in a municipality or territorial district set out in Schedule 1.

5. For each member identified under paragraph 4,

i. the location, including geographic coordinates, of the member,

ii. the date that the member was assessed by the qualified Black Ash professional,

iii. the diameter of the stem measured at a height of 1.37 metres,

iv. an explanation of how the Black Ash professional made the determination that the member is unhealthy based on,

A. whether the member is or has been infested by emerald ash borer and how severe the infestation is or was,

B. the condition of the member’s canopy, including the extent of any dieback or regeneration of the canopy, and

C. any other factors impacting the health of the member, such as disease, competition or environmental conditions and how severe the impacts are, and

v. evidence, including at least one photograph of the member, supporting the determination.

Schedule 3
Butternut — Report Contents

1. The name and contact information of the qualified Butternut professional who prepared the report and the date the report was completed.

2. A description of the qualified Butternut professional’s qualifications, including any supporting documentation.

3. A description of the section 16 activity prescribed under subsection 18 (2), including the dates on which the prescribed activity is anticipated to start and end.

4. An identification of each member of the Butternut species affected by the prescribed activity that is impacted by butternut canker to such an advanced degree that retaining the member would not support the protection or recovery of the Butternut species in the area where the member is located.

5. For each member identified under paragraph 4,

i. the location, including geographic coordinates, of the member,

ii. the date that the member was assessed by the qualified Butternut professional,

iii. an indication of whether the stem has a height of at least 1.37 meters and, if so, the diameter of the stem measured at a height of 1.37 metres,

iv. an explanation of how the Butternut professional made the determination under paragraph 4, and

v. evidence, including at least one photograph of the member, supporting the determination.