Proponent: Forest Service, Dept. Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent has submitted a proposal for a Five-year Sustainable Forest Management Plan for Zone 1 consisting of the entire Avalon Peninsula west to Come By Chance. The plan describes timber harvesting operations, construction of access roads and silviculture activities. The plan covers the period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021.

• November 9, 2016 – The undertaking was registered.
• December 15, 2016 – Deadline for public comments.
• December 24, 2016 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• January 6, 2017 – Deadline for public comments (extended).
• January 31, 2017 – The Minister’s decision is due (extended).
• February 10, 2017 – The Minister announced that the project is released.

• Documents:
  • Registration (1.6 MB)
    • Appendix 1 – Domestic Cut Blocks (306 MB)
    • Appendix 2 – Commercial Cut Blocks  (56 MB)
    • Appendix 3 – Silviculture Areas  (73 MB)
    • Appendix 4  – Operating Area Sheets (718 KB)
  • Minister’s Letter (1.6 MB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (23 KB)
  • Decision Extended (61 KB)
  • Project Released (32 KB)

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