I am really disheartened to…

I am really disheartened to learn that this permit is being considered in an area of rare old growth forest. I have camped at Wolf Lake as many others have and have been actively voicing my concern over the lack of protection for this area for more than 10 years.
This application proposes mechanized stripping, pitting and trenching, and line cutting within the heart
of the old growth. It would be adding to impacts from past applications within Wolf Lake and in adjacent areas.
It is unacceptable to allow this type of degradation to the Wolf Lake old growth ecosystem
The proposed activities would cause heavy and unacceptable damage including new access and trails causing erosion and habitat fragmentation, damage to creek beds and shorelines, damage to and removal of trees (including old growth), removal of vegetation and soil, use of heavy equipment, excavation, and disturbance of campsites and canoe routes.
There is no way mining exploration of this nature should be allowed to go ahead. I would like to see this area given protected status as has been promised in the past and leave it as a legacy for future generations. It is a gem of a lake and deserves wise stewardship..