Registration Number: 1054

Crown Five Year Operating Plan Forest Management Dist. 15

Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes a five year operating plan for unalienated Crown lands in Forest Management District 15 for the period April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2008. Activities will include: harvesting, road construction, silviculture, environmental protection, surveys and monitoring. The District is located on the west coast of the island portion of the province and is centered around the Bay of Islands. It is bounded by Gros Morne National Park in the northwest, Deer Lake in the northeast, the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the west, Gallants in the southwest and extends east to just beyond Grand Lake?s southern shore. District 15 covers a total area of 562,533 hectares.

  • February 13, 2003 – The undertaking was registered.
  • March 20, 2003 – Public comments are due.
  • April 11, 2003 – The Minister released the project from further environmental assessment with conditions.
  • Documents:
    • Registration (7.5 MB)
    • Appendix 1
    • Appendix 2
    • Appendix 3
    • Appendix 4a
    • Appendix 4b
    • Appendix 4c
    • Appendix 4d
    • Appendix 5a
    • Appendix 5b
    • Appendix 6
    • Appendix 7
    • Appendix 8
    • Appendix 9
  • Public Notices:

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