An online public consultation for the five-year operating plan (2021-2025) in Provincial Forest Management Zone 5 located in Central Newfoundland is now underway.
Hosted by the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, members of the public are encouraged to visit www.engageNL.ca to participate in the consultation, which concludes September 18, 2020.
The online consultation includes posting of a draft five-year forest operating plan for public review. The plan includes:
- Proposed forest management activities including maps to identify the geographical boundaries of potential forestry activities;
- Information about types and volume of trees to be harvested for domestic and commercial purposes;
- Plans for resource road construction and silviculture activity; and
- General timeframes associated with forestry activity.
Feedback received will be evaluated and considered by forest managers for inclusion in the final five-year forest operating plan for Zone 5. Once finalized, the plan will be registered for review through the Environmental Assessment process, providing further opportunity for public input.
The five-year forest management planning process supports the Provincial Government’s sustainable forest management strategy and the principle of sustainable development. Additional information about the forest management planning process in Newfoundland and Labrador is available online at the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources website.
Individuals seeking more information about the online public consultation process should contact Mr. Dave Poole, Regional Ecosystem Planner, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, by telephone at 709-256-1416 or by email davepoole@gov.nl.ca.
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Media contact
Craig Renouf
Fisheries and Land Resources
709-637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca