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.
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.
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The Planning Process
The Crossroute-Sapawe Forest Management Plan (FMP) took approximately three years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public First Nation and Métis involvement were provided.
The public was invited to review and comment on the plan development for the following stages:
Stage One – Invitation to Participate: October 17, 2017
Stage Two – Review of Long-Term Management Direction: December 17, 2018 - January 16, 2019.
Stage Three – Information Centre: Review of Proposed Operations: March 26, 2019.
Stage Four – Information Centre: Review of Draft Forest Management Plan: August 27, 2019
The Stage Five notice is to advise you that the Ministry-Approved FMP will be available for inspection on February 21, 2020.
There are no further comments being considered during this inspection period.
Forest Management Plan Inspection - Final Opportunity
During the 30-day inspection, 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 FMP.
The approved plan and summary are available for inspection, by appointment, during normal office hours for 30 days February 21, 2020 – March 22, 2020 at the following location:
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Find a Forest Management Plan website (the Ministry 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 20, 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: Tanis Williamson at 807-274-5337, extension 8638.
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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.
922 Scott Street
Fort Frances,
ON
P9A 1J4
Canada
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Todd Moore
435 South James Street, Suite 221a
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada