Registration Number: 1292

CBPP Dist. 9 & 16 Five Year Forestry Plan (2007-2011) – Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd.

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.

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