Proponent: Forestry and Agrifoods Agency

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent has submitted a proposal to amend three domestic cutting blocks (D18-26, D17-06, and D17-23) of the Crown Five Year Operating Plan for Forest Management District 17/18.  The amendment is necessary to provide improved access for residents and increased demand from cottage owners.  The proposed area covers 1,592 hectares and will provide access to an additional 52,000 cubic metres of timber for domestic fuelwood and saw logs.  An estimated 3,400 cubic metres of softwood and 380 cubic metres of hardwood will be harvested each year of the remainder of the five year plan.

• October 26, 2015 – The undertaking was registered.
• December 1, 2015 – Deadline for public comments.
• December 10, 2015 – The Minister’s Decision is due.
• January 7, 2016 – The Minister announced that the project is released.

• Documents:
  • Registration (628 KB)
  • Decision Letter (47 KB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (25 KB)
  • Project Released (21 KB)

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