Summary of Environmental Assessment Process
Project Description:
The proponent has submitted a Five Year Operating Plan for Forest Management Districts 9 and 16 which are combined to form Planning Zone 7 as mandated by the new planning framework legislated by the Newfoundland Forest Service. Planning Zone 7 extends from Deer Lake in the west to Cat Arm in the north and includes all of the Baie Verte Peninsula . The Five Year Plan describes: past activities in the Districts; the proposed allocation of wood supply and forest harvesting; silviculture; forest road construction; forest protection, environmental protection measures; and, monitoring and research activities from 2007 up to 2011.
- September 14, 2006 – The undertaking was registered.
- October 20, 2006 – Public comments are due.
- October 29, 2006 – The Minister’s decision is due.
- December 22, 2006 – The Minister announced the project has been released from further environmental assessment review, subject to conditions.
- Documents:
- Registration Text (547 KB)
- Table of Contents (106 KB)
- District 9 Overview Map (188 KB)
- District 16 Overview Map (110 KB)
- Public Notices:
- Project Registered (11 KB)
- Project Released (20 KB)
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