Proponent: Department of Natural Resources

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The Department of Natural Resources proposes an amendment to the proposed silviculture area and road construction as outlined in the District 19a Five Year Operating Plan (2003 – 2007). The purpose of this amendment is to plant trees to replace those burned during a forest fire in 1985. The site is located in central Labrador approximately 40 kilometres north of the town of Happy Valley Goose Bay , along the Grand Lake Forest Access Road . The amendment covers 180 hectares, and includes 5 kilometres of new forest access road.

• May 9, 2007 – The undertaking was registered.
• June 15, 2007 – Public comments are due.
• June 22, 2007 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• June 28, 2007 – The Minister announced the project has been released from further environmental assessment review.

• Documents:
  • Registration (31KB)
  • Map (1.7 MB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (21 KB)
  • Project Released (10 KB)

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