Proponent: Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The Proponent has submitted a five-year operating plan for Crown Planning Zone 6 (Forest Management Districts 14 and 15). Planning Zone 6 encompasses most of southwestern Newfoundland. It extends from Burgeo and Port aux Basques in the south to Deer Lake in the northeast and to Sally’s Cove in the north. The plan includes a description of proposed commercial and domestic timber harvesting operations, the construction forest access roads and silviculture activities. The plan covers the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028.

• July 31, 2023 – The undertaking was registered.
• September 7, 2023 – Deadline for public comments.
• September 14, 2023 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• September 29, 2023 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extension).
• October 27, 2023 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extension).
• November 3, 2023 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extension).
• November 17, 2023 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extension).
• November 17, 2023 – The Minister determined that the Project is released.

• Documents:
  • Registration Document (4 MB):
    • Zone 6 Commercial Areas Overview Map (17 MB)
    • Zone 6 Domestic Areas Overview Map (17 MB)
    • District 14 Commercial Maps (30 MB)
    • District 14 Domestic Maps CC14501-14510 (25 MB)
    • District 14 Domestic Maps CC14515-14529 (17 MB)
    • District 14 Domestic Maps CC14530-14541 (29 MB)
    • District 14 Domestic Map CC14542 (38 MB)
    • District 14 Domestic Maps CC14543-14563 (34 MB)
    • District 14 Domestic Maps CK14549-CK14552 (29 MB)
    • District 14 Domestic Maps CK14554-CK4559 (34 MB)
    • District 14 Operating Area Sheets (792 KB)
    • District 15 Commercial Maps (24 MB)
    • District 15 Domestic Maps (39 MB)
    • District 15 Operating Area Sheets (705 KB)
    • 2023 Environmental Protection Guidelines (2 MB)
  • Decision Letter (100 KB)
    • Attachment A (131 KB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (143 KB)
  • Project Released (141 KB)

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