1952 Upper Thames Valley Conservation Report

In 1952, the provincial Department of Planning and Development published a comprehensive resource survey of the upper Thames River watershed. The report assessed land use, forestry, water, wildlife and recreation. Recommendations included major flood control and stream regulation works, wetland acquisition, reforestation, promotion of soil conservation measures on agricultural land, and recreational and educational facilities.

Table of Contents, Introduction and Recommendations

Part I – Land

• Chapter A plus Chapters 1-9
• Map: Recommended Land Use According to Use Capability

Part II – Forestry

• Chapters 1-3
• Chapters 4-10 plus Appendix A
• Map: Natural Water Storage Areas, Reforestation Land, Existing Woodland

Part III – Water

• Chapters 1-4
• Chapter 5 (first half)
• Chapter 5 (second half)
• Chapters 6-7

Part IV – Wildlife

• Chapters 1-6
• Map: Biological Conditions of Streams

Part V – Recreation

• Chapters 1-3
• Map: Thames Valley Park