Proponent: Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent has submitted a proposal for a Five-Year Operating Plan for Forest Management Planning Zone 3, which includes Forest Management Districts 4, 5, 6 and 8. Zone 3 extends from Seal Bay in the northwest, easterly along the coast to New-Wes-Valley in the northeast, southerly to Terra Nova National Park and westerly along the northern boundary of the Bay du Nord Wilderness Area. The plan describes commercial and domestic timber harvesting operations, silviculture activities, and construction of forest access roads. The plan covers the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031.

• August 27, 2026 – The undertaking was registered.
• October 2, 2026 – Deadline for public comments.
• October 11, 2026 – The Minister’s decision is due.

• Documents:
  • Registration Document (103 KB)
  • Forest Management Plan (7.8 MB)
  • Mapping:
    • Domestic
      • District 4 (4 MB)
      • District 5 (12.5 MB)
      • District 6 (15 MB)
      • District 8 (22 MB)
    • Commercial
      • District 4 (25 MB)
      • District 5 (8.5 MB)
      • District 6 (16 MB)
      • District 8 (18 MB)
    • Silviculture
      • District 4 (4 MB)
      • District 5 (4.5 MB)
      • District 6 (3 MB)

• Public Notices
  • Project Registered (18 KB)

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