We would like to advise you that the 2020 – 2030 Forest Management Plan for the Sudbury Forest has been approved by the Ministry’s Regional Director and is available for inspection.
We would like to advise you that the 2020 – 2030 Forest Management Plan for the Algoma Forest has been approved by the Ministry’s Regional Director and is available for inspection.
Our Ministry, along with Red Lake Forest Management Company Ltd and the Red Lake Local Citizens’ Committee invite you to inspect the Ministry approved final plan materials for the Red Lake Forest 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan.
Ontario’s Forest Biomass Action Plan has been revised and approved following review of comments and feedback received through the Environmental Registry of Ontario, outreach to forest sector stakeholders, and consultation and engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations.
We would like to advise you that the 2020 – 2030 Forest Management Plan for the Crossroute-Sapawe Forest has been approved by the Ministry’s Regional Director and is available for inspection.
August 21, 2020 - October 5, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have decided to amend Ontario Regulation 111/12 under the Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act, 2011 to establish a second Local Forest Management Corporation.
January 10, 2022 - February 24, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry made changes to the regulation under the Aggregate Resources Act to manage the beneficial reuse of excess soil to facilitate rehabilitation at pits and quarries.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
013-0276
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 4, 2017 - May 4, 2017 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
On January 10, 2018 the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry issued an overall benefit permit to the Corporation under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA).
August 18, 2023 - October 2, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Amendments have been made to Ontario Regulation 354/16 under the Invasive Species Act, 2015, to prevent the introduction and spread of 10 invasive species and four genera.
We are developing a forest management plan for the Red Lake Forest. The plan will ensure the sustainability of the forest resource, encourage continued biodiversity, and provide social and economic opportunities of the Crown forest.
October 7, 2021 - November 6, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF) is proposing the creation of guidance to clarify the scalability of closure planning requirements under the Mining Act.
Instrument type:
Acknowledging receipt of a closure plan for a mine production project
ERO number
019-4397
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
DecisionUpdated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 24, 2021 - October 24, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on Cobalt Camp Refinery Limited Mining Closure Plan for filing by NDMNRF as required under the Mining Act.
Ontario’s Strategy to Address the Threat of Invasive Wild Pigs has been finalized. The strategy outlines a proactive approach to prevent the establishment of invasive wild pigs in the province.
We invite you to review and comment on the proposed Long-Term Management Direction for the 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan for the Algonquin Park forest.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Closed
Last updated
We have made decisions related to three of the topics in the proposal: Harvest Approvals, Forest Manuals (one forest management plan for multiple management units) and Forest Resource Licences (digital form for issuance). Other topics in this proposal are still being considered including the other potential changes to the Forest Resource Licence.
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.
