Proponent: Department of Natural Resources
Summary of Environmental Assessment Process
Project Description:
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to amend the Five-year Forest Operating Plan in Crown District 21 (Labrador) (2007-2011) to allow the harvest of insect killed and damaged timber resulting from a hemlock looper outbreak near Charlottetown, Port Hope Simpson, Mary’s Harbour and other areas. Two new operating areas of approximately 285 hectares will be harvested (40,000 m3) and 2.4 kilometres of primary forest access road is to be constructed.
- March 26, 2009 – The undertaking was registered.
- May 1, 2009 – Public comments are due.
- May 10, 2009 – The Minister’s decision is due.
- May 21, 2009 – The Minister releases the undertaking.
- Documents:
- Registration (332 KB)
- Public Notices:
- Project Registered (18 KB)
- Project Released (26 KB)
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