A-18.1, r. 8.1 - Regulation respecting forestry permits

Section 24 Disposition versions

2023-12-14

24. Maple trees must be tapped in accordance with the following standards:

(1)  trees may be tapped only once per tapping period, which begins on 15 December of each year and ends on 30 April of the following year;

(2)  only maple trees at least 23.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped;

(3)  the maximum number of tapholes in the same maple tree is determined according to the diameter of the tree, in accordance with the following table:

Diameter of maple tree at 1.30 m above the highest ground level	Maximum number of tapholes
Between 23.1 cm and 39 cm	1
39.1 cm and more	2

(4)  where 2 or more tapholes are drilled in a maple tree, they must be positioned evenly around the trunk;

(5)  the taphole must be drilled using a bit not more than 8 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;

(6)  the taphole must not be more than 5 cm deep, including bark thickness;

(7)  the tree bark must not be removed or damaged;

(8)  only a product registered under the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) may be inserted into a taphole;

(9)  all spouts must be removed each year at the latest on 1 June, with care taken not to tear the bark from the tree;

(10)  tubing and spouts must be installed, replaced and maintained without damaging the trees.

M.O. 2018-006, s. 24; M.O. 2022-021, s. 2.

2022-10-13

24. Maple trees must be tapped in accordance with the following standards:

(1)  trees may be tapped only once per tapping period, which begins on 15 December of each year and ends on 30 April of the following year;

(2)  only maple trees at least 23.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped;

(3)  the maximum number of tapholes in the same maple tree is determined according to the diameter of the tree, in accordance with the following table:

Diameter of maple tree at 1.30 m above the highest ground level	Maximum number of tapholes
Between 23.1 cm and 39 cm	1
39.1 cm and more	2

(4)  where 2 or more tapholes are drilled in a maple tree, they must be positioned evenly around the trunk;

(5)  the taphole must be drilled using a bit not more than 8 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;

(6)  the taphole must not be more than 5 cm deep, including bark thickness;

(7)  the tree bark must not be removed or damaged;

(8)  only a product registered under the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) may be inserted into a taphole;

(9)  all spouts must be removed each year at the latest on 1 June, with care taken not to tear the bark from the tree;

(10)  tubing and spouts must be installed, replaced and maintained without damaging the trees.

M.O. 2018-006, s. 24; M.O. 2022-021, s. 2.

See Transitional and Final, s. 58

2018-08-16

24. Maple trees must be tapped in accordance with the following standards:

(1)  trees may be tapped once a year only, between 1 January and 30 April;

(2)  only maple trees at least 23.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped;

(3)  the maximum number of tapholes in the same maple tree is determined according to the diameter of the tree, in accordance with the following table:

Diameter of maple tree at 1.30 m above the highest ground level	Maximum number of tapholes
Between 23.1 cm and 39 cm	1
39.1 cm and more	2

(4)  where 2 or more tapholes are drilled in a maple tree, they must be positioned evenly around the trunk;

(5)  the taphole must be drilled using a bit not more than 8 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;

(6)  the taphole must not be more than 5 cm deep, including bark thickness;

(7)  the tree bark must not be removed or damaged;

(8)  only a product registered under the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) may be inserted into a taphole;

(9)  all spouts must be removed each year at the latest on 1 June, with care taken not to tear the bark from the tree;

(10)  tubing and spouts must be installed, replaced and maintained without damaging the trees.

M.O. 2018-006, s. 24.

See Transitional and Final, s. 58

Not in force

In force: 2018-08-16

24. Maple trees must be tapped in accordance with the following standards:

(1)  trees may be tapped once a year only, between 1 January and 30 April;

(2)  only maple trees at least 23.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped;

(3)  the maximum number of tapholes in the same maple tree is determined according to the diameter of the tree, in accordance with the following table:

Diameter of maple tree at 1.30 m above the highest ground level	Maximum number of tapholes
Between 23.1 cm and 39 cm	1
39.1 cm and more	2

(4)  where 2 or more tapholes are drilled in a maple tree, they must be positioned evenly around the trunk;

(5)  the taphole must be drilled using a bit not more than 8 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;

(6)  the taphole must not be more than 5 cm deep, including bark thickness;

(7)  the tree bark must not be removed or damaged;

(8)  only a product registered under the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) may be inserted into a taphole;

(9)  all spouts must be removed each year at the latest on 1 June, with care taken not to tear the bark from the tree;

(10)  tubing and spouts must be installed, replaced and maintained without damaging the trees.

M.O. 2018-006, s. 24.

See Transitional and Final, s. 58