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by Lenore Andrew, hilltown Cross, P» E. I.

The wheels have been set in motion to accomplish the aims and objectives of the Island Nature Trust- At the first meeting of the Board of Directors, the executive and terms of office for the director were detennined as follows:

President - - ' - - . Ian MacQuarrie

Vice - president - - Lenore andrew

Secretary-treasurer Bruce Smith l-vear term 2—vear term 3-vear term Bruce Pigot Tom Matheson Connie Gaudet Joe EacDonald Randy Dibblee Gail Curry Vera Beck Daryl Guignion Dan McAskill Dave Smith Bruce Smith Katherine Clough

1—year tenn (organizational representatives)

Natural History'Society of P. E. I- -. Lenore Andrew

Heritage Foundation - - - - - - - o - Trude Oliver U. P- E- I. BiolOgy Department ; - - Dr- Ian hacauarrie P. E. I. wildlife Federation -- - - - Lorne Keizer

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The president, Ian Kaoeuarrie, n 5 made a presentation to government to state the importance of preserving the ew remaining natural areas on P. 3- i- As well, he emphasized the necessity of effective legislation to protect these areas- In particular Bro MacQuarrie outlined the detrimental environmental effects of the proposed development at Cable Head and the removal of sand from the once stabilized dunes at Black Pond-

The DeRoche Pond Committee has presented a Management Plan for DeRoche POint Ponds to the Board of Directors. This plan will also be presented to the local residents of the DeRoche area-

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an Island wide competition for a logo design is presently oeing planned- A method of priorizing natural areas for purchase by the Trust is being set up by another committee-

PUBLIC MEETING Upon recommendation of the Natural History Society, the next meeting of the Island Nature Trust will be Open to all interested persons- The meeting will be held in the Kelly Building at U. P- E. I., at 3 p- m- on Wednesday, Feb- lL- (Check notice on front door for room number). no PLAN TO ATTEND. MEMBERSHIP. Anyone wishing to support the efforts of the Island Nature Trust is invited to become a member by paying a 55-00 annual membership fee to Bruce Smith, Secretary-treasurer Island Nature Trust, 36 Belvedere fivenue, Charlottetown, P- E. 1- CIA 6A8.