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59223

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I do see this as beneficial in reducing red tape. It also provides many more opportunities for gathering of personal use logs and firewood. I do however have concern on the enforcement of the regulation changes. NDMNRF have limited resources to monitor this on a general basis. Read more

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59227

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While controlling any activities on Crown lands is almost impossible, creating a door to legalalizing actions as proposed will create more problems I believe. Read more

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59235

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I agree It's about time that this is legalized My main concern is about the actual allowable limit fo wood that can be taken by an individual without a permit for personal use Correct me if I'm wrong but .... Read more

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59236

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Cutting only downed wood for home heating purposes is simply not feasible, so as long as a permit is still available for cutting standing dead wood I do not see a problem.

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59241

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I fully agree with the concept of being able to cut downed trees (with a 10 Cubic metre annual limit) for personal use without requiring a permit. The previous system of permits was onerous, allowing cuts in only specific and often distant locations. Read more

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59242

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it is not right for someone to register, or even think about registering. more RULES proposed !! has there been problems with people taking too much firewood, or 2 christmas trees etc. Read more

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59252

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Personal fuelwood change to no permit is good. Cost MNR more to issue one than the hassle was worth. Plus the inconvenience of having to travel to another town to obtain one.

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59297

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I agree with this approach for non-commercial use of Ontario's Crown Forests. For the most part this is what is already happening and has been for a long time. Read more

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59895

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I fully support the NDMNRF proposed regulatory changes under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act for the harvest of Crown Forest resources for personal use as this will exempt persons who harvest said resources from acquiring authorization from NDMNRF and standardized the changes across the province Read more

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60018

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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

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Subject: ERO # 019-4922 Proposed regulatory changes under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act for the harvest of Crown forest resources for personal use The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is Ontario’s largest, non-profit, fish and wildlife Read more

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60032

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Greenmantle Forest Inc.

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Greenmantle Forest Inc. (GFI) is the Sustainable Forest Licensee (SFL) for the Lakehead Forest. Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) Posting #019-4922 and its outcome is important to GFI’s forest operations. Read more