As a summary to submitted…

As a summary to submitted letter with more details, I am very supportive of the proposal. It will help alleviate outdated and redundant requirements that add little to successfully ensuring forestry-related activities and consultation are occurring in an effective manner. This proposal contains many proposals and there is not sufficient detail to provide many specific comments. However, the direction and intent seem very positive and I urge MNRF to engage forestry practitioners early in the process to ensure that the details are identified effectively and efficiently.

Using more modern methods of engaging public consultation in forest management planning is admirable, however, it is hoped that the content, not just the mechanisms are re-evaluated. For instance, the standard required format of public notification required in media placements have been identified through focus groups and Local Citizens Committees and Planning Teams for years as being ineffective. They look more like a tender advertisement for some work rather than notfiying the public of involvement opportunities.

It is good to see some attention paid to plan amendments. Plans are based on the best information at the time of plan development and the process needs to be accommodating and nimble (i.e. timely) by a supportive MNRF to evaluate amendment proposals based on new and improved information.

More detailed comments are provided in attached letter of support.
Thanks for the opportunity to comment.