Proponent: Botwood Fur Ranch Inc.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent plans to construct a mink fur farm north of Northern Arm near Botwood, Bay of Exploits, Notre Dame Bay. The proposed fur farm will be located on a 110 hectare site, located approximately 7 kilometres north of Northern Arm, on route 350. The proponent plans to introduce 2,500 bred females and to increase to 10,000 female breeders within 4 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.
• November 1, 2004 – The Minister announced the project has been released from further environmental assessment, subject to a condition.

• Documents:
  • Registration
    • Registration (723 KB)
    • Map (2 MB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (9 KB)
  • Project Released (5 KB)

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