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

ERO number
019-1204
Notice type
Bulletin
Act
Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994
Posted by
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Bulletin posted
Last updated

This notice is for informational purposes only. There is no requirement to consult on this initiative on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Learn more about the types of notices on the registry.

Bulletin summary

We would like to advise you that the 2020 – 2030 Forest Management Plan for the Gordon Cosens Forest has been approved by the Ministry’s Regional Director and is available for inspection.

Why consultation isn't required

The Environmental Bill of Rights 1993 does not require this notice to be placed on the Environmental Registry of Ontario.

We are voluntarily posting this notice for information purposes to advise interested parties of the formal public consultation opportunities for this proposal in accordance with the requirements of the Forest Management Planning Manual.

To participate in that consultation process, the public is invited to submit comments to the contact person identified in this notice.

Bulletin details

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. and the Kapuskasing Local Citizens’ Committee would like to advise you that the (2020 – 2030) Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Gordon Cosens 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: October 10, 2017
  • Stage Two – Review of Proposed Long-Term Management Direction: February 13, 2019
  • Stage Three – Information Centre: Review of Proposed Operations: May 2, 2019
  • Stage Four – Information Centre: Review of Draft Forest Management Plan: November 19, 2019

The Stage Five notice is to advise you that the Ministry-Approved FMP will be available for inspection on February 20, 2020.

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

Forest Management Plan 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 February 20 to March 20, 2020 at the following locations:

  • RYAM Forest Management: Kevin DelGuidice RPF, 1 Government Road Kapuskasing, Ontario P5N 2Y2 705 337-9773
  • MNRF website (ServiceOntario locations in Kapuskasing, Chapleau and Timmins; and the MNRF 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 FMP.

The approval date of the plan is tentatively scheduled for February 18, 2020.

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; 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: Josee Tourville at 705-372-2227.

Supporting materials

View materials in person

Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.

Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.

MNRF Northeast Regional Office
Address

5520 Highway 101 East
South Porcupine, ON
P0N 1C0
Canada

Office phone number
Hearst District Office
Address

613 Front Street
P.O. Box 670
Hearst, ON
P0L1N0
Canada

Office phone number
Timmins District (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
Address

5520 101 Highway East
P.O. Bag 3090
South Porcupine, ON
P0N1H0
Canada

Office phone number
Chapleau District
Address

190 Cherry Street
Chapleau, ON
P0M 1K0
Canada

Office phone number

Connect with us

Contact

Joshua Breau

Phone number
Email address
Office
Regional Operations Division - Northeast Region - Kapuskasing Field Office
Address

Ontario Government Building
122 Government Road West
Kapuskasing, ON
P5N 2X8
Canada

Office phone number

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