Proponent: Mr. Jorn Mogensen

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent plans to construct a mink fur farm near Harcourt, Smith Sound, Trinity Bay. The proposed fur farm will be located on a 54 hectare site, located approximately 1 kilometre east of Ryders Brook Bridge, accessed off route 232, on a former agriculture lease held by Mr. Robert Stanley. The proponent plans to introduce 3,500 bred females and to increase to 10,000 female breeders within 3 years thus producing approximately 50,000 kits. Construction on the site will include sheds to house the mink and other related structures.

• August 31, 2004 – The undertaking was registered.
• October 5, 2004 – Public comments are due.
• October 15, 2004 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• October 26, 2004 – The Minister announced the project has been released from further environmental assessment review.

• Documents:
  • Registration
    • Registration (840 KB)
    • Map (2 MB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (9 KB)
  • Project Released (7 KB)

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