Stage Five: Inspection of Ministry-Approved 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan for the Northshore Forest

The Ministry, Northshore Forest Inc. and the Northshore Forest Resource Management Advisory Committee would like to advise you that the 2020 – 2030 Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Northshore forest has been approved by the Regional Director and is available for inspection.

The planning process

The plan takes approximately three years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public, First Nation and Métis involvement are provided:

• Stage One – Invitation to Participate: August 18, 2017
• Stage Two – Review of Proposed Long-Term Management Direction: January 16, 2019
• Stage Three – Information Centre: Review of Proposed Operations: April 9, 2019 when the public was invited to review and comment on proposed operations of the plan
• Stage Four - Information Centre: Review of Draft Forest Management Plan: August 30, 2019 when the public was invited to review and comment on draft forest management plan

This Stage Five notice is to advise you that the MNRF-approved FMP will be available for inspection on January 27, 2020.

There are no further comments being considered during this inspection period.

FMP inspection - Final opportunity

During the 30-day inspection period, you may make a written request to the Director, Environmental Assessment and Permissions, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, 1st Floor, 135 St Clair Ave. West, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5, for an individual environmental assessment of specific planned operations in the ministry-approved Forest Management Plan.

The approved plan and summary are available for inspection, by appointment, during normal office hours for 30 days January 27 to February 26, 2020 at the following locations:

1. Northshore Forest Inc. offices - 100 Old Nairn Road, Nairn Centre, ON. Contact: William Moryto, R.P.F. 705-869-4020 ext. 263 or 169 Main Street, Thessalon, ON. Contact: Karrah Watkins 705-541-8505
2. the Ministry’s public website below and ServiceOntario locations in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River, Sudbury; and the our district offices may provide Internet access

Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with our staff at the appropriate Ministry district or field office to discuss the Forest Management Plan.

Stay involved

We are collecting your personal information and comments under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; however, your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may be used to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. If you have questions about the use of your personal information, please contact Valarie Morin at 705-941-5119.