Owning a vacation or recreation property can be an extremely rewarding experience! Ontario has some of best vacation and recreation real-estate available in Canada
Before you buy one , here are 10 Tips to give your shoreline a makeover and help protect environment .
1. Hardened shorelines accelerate erosion, eliminate the shoreline's "filtering" ability, degrade habitat.
Work with an expert to "soften" your shoreline; improve erosion protection with native trees, shrubs, grasses and beach logs.
2. Removal or rearrangement of natural debris leaves your shoreline vulnerable to erosion.
Resist the urge to "tidy up"; let organic debris like beach logs and fallen trees act as a natural seawall.
3. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides reduce water quality, are deadly for fish and other wildlife.
Landscape with low maintenance native plants. Mow lawns high using a mulching mower.
4. Cleared "manicured" lots lack shade and privacy. Loss of native plants leads to more erosion, runoff and work for you!
Prune trees, rather than removing. Plant native trees and shrubs to reduce erosion and absorb runoff.
5. Harmful household chemicals and cleaners damage septic systems and degrade water quality.
Use environmentally friendly products and cleaners, or alternatives like baking soda and vinegar.
6. Malfunctioning septic systems and improper waste disposal degrade water quality; can lead to beach closures for swimming and shellfish harvesting.
Repair and maintain your septic system (consult an expert). Compost house and yard waste.
7. Runoff flows over solid surfaces, accelerating erosion; excess silt degrades habitat for fish and other aquatic critters.
Repair solid surfaces with porous materials. Redirect gutter runoff into porous or vegetated areas, away from shore.
8. Inappropriate beach access, such as steep stairs, destabilizes banks and leads to increased erosion.
Share beach access with neighbors, maintaining a narrow winding trail. Avoid accessing steep banks.
9. Private docks, piers and boat ramps destroy eelgrass beds and habitat for fish and other wildlife.
Use public docks and boat launches where possible; consider replacing your dock with a low impact private access option (e.g. a mooring buoy).
10. Poorly maintained engines leak oil and other petroleum products and wste 25-40% of fuel.
Use a well-maintained electric or push mower, and a 4 or 2-stroke boat motor that meets or betters EPA 2006 guidelines.
Whether you are looking to Buy or Sell Vacation or Recreation Property by water, Call Jimmy today to provide the resources and help so you can make an informed decision.
Jimmy Singh, B.E.,S.R.E.S., is a Sales Rep. with Remax Escarpment Realty inc in Hamilton/Burlington, and has been selling real estate in the Greater Hamilton Area. He also manages investment property as part of his business and has helped numerous clients invest in and profit from property investments. Jimmy can be reached at:
905-575-5478 (Hamilton); 905-639-5258 (Burlington) or by email at jimmysingh@remaxescarpment.com
On the web visit www.hamiltonhomesinfo.ca
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