Proposed Amendments to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act to Streamline Permits to Remove Forest Resources

ERO number
025-0477
Notice type
Bulletin
Act
Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994
Posted by
Ministry of Natural Resources
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 have posted proposed legislative amendments to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act,1994 (CFSA) on Ontario’s Regulatory Registry that, if approved, would enable us to make regulations that would create a more efficient process for the removal of forest resources for non-forestry purposes.

Why consultation isn't required

The Environmental Bill of Rights does not require this notice to be placed on the Environmental Registry. However, we are posting this bulletin for information purposes and to direct interested individuals to the Regulatory Registry for comment and full posting.

Bulletin details

The Ministry of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the CFSA to increase efficiencies associated with removing forest resources (e.g., trees) for non-forestry purposes (e.g., roads, mining, utility corridors).

Currently, these types of development projects are required to obtain a permit from the ministry to remove forest resources. We are proposing changes to the CFSA that would enable the ministry to develop a new, more efficient ‘rules in regulation’ approach that could be used in some circumstances. This will make the process easier for industry.

Future regulatory development will be necessary to enable the removal of forest resources. If the regulations are environmentally significant, they will be posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario for consultation.

If you would like to provide feedback, please see the Regulatory Registry notice, linked below.

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Ministry of Natural Resources | Robinson Place
Address

300 Water St
Peterborough , ON
K9J 3C7
Canada

Ministry of Natural Resources |Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch|Roberta Bondar Place
Address

70 Foster Drive
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 6V5
Canada

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William Martin | Sr. Policy Advisor, Forest Management

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Ministry of Natural Resources | Robinson Place
Address

300 Water St
Peterborough , ON
K9J 3C7
Canada

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