about the proposed Cypress Ridge golf course.

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Concem:

The 22-acre old growth park and the
other old growth trees located on
the golf course site are unique on
Hollyburn Ridge.

Response:

The Municipality owns approximately
2,600 acres of forest on Hollyburn
Ridge, much of which is old growth
and accessible from several roads.

ake an informed choice.

Concern:

The District Lots numbered 1124
and 1125 presently covered by a
recreation use covenant are old
growth forest.

Response:

These District Lots are covered
primarily by second growth trees.

Concern:

The recreation use covenant on 72
acres of District Lots 1124 and 1125
within the golf course will be
removed.

Response:

Phe recreation use covenant will be
transferred and will continue on
other lands adjacent to the golf course
site. including the old growth park.

The District of 7

Pnoto by Fars!

Concern:

Large amounts of pesticides and
fertilizers will be released into the
West Vancouver drainage system.

Response:

Nearly all pesticides and fertilizers
will be absorbed by plant material.
Most runoff will be caught by irrigation
ponds. A comprehensive water
quality monitoring system) will provide
ongoing protection.

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4. West Vancouver

1996 - Norn Snore News - 39