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

Section 58 Disposition versions

2023-12-14

58. Despite paragraph 2 of section 24, where a sugar bush forestry permit has been issued by the Minister before 15 December 2023, only maple trees at least

(1)  19.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped until 30 April 2031, and

(2)  21.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped until 30 April 2038.

Despite paragraph 3 of section 24, until the end of the period provided for in subparagraph 1 or 2 of the first paragraph, as applicable, 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 19.1 cm and 39 cm	1
39.1 cm and more	2

This section does not apply to parts of territory added after 14 December 2023 for which a sugar bush forestry permit has been issued.

M.O. 2018-006, s. 58; M.O. 2022-021, s. 3; M.O. 2023-002, s. 1.

2022-10-13

58. Until 14 December 2023, section 24 must be read as follows:

“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 19.1 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 19.1 cm and 39 cm	1
Between 39.1 cm and 59 cm	2
Between 59.1 cm and 79 cm	3
79.1 cm and more	4

(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 11 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;

(6) the taphole must not be more than 6 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. 58; M.O. 2022-021, s. 3.

2018-08-16

58. Until 31 December 2022, section 24 must be read as follows:

« 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 19.1 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 19.1 cm and 39 cm	1
Between 39.1 cm and 59 cm	2
Between 59.1 cm and 79 cm	3
79.1 cm and more	4

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 11 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;

6° the taphole must not be more than 6 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. 58.

Not in force

In force: 2018-08-16

58. Until 31 December 2022, section 24 must be read as follows:

« 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 19.1 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 19.1 cm and 39 cm	1
Between 39.1 cm and 59 cm	2
Between 59.1 cm and 79 cm	3
79.1 cm and more	4

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 11 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;

6° the taphole must not be more than 6 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. 58.