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.
November 6, 2025 - December 22, 2025 (46 days) Closed
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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, along with the Whitefeather Community Resource Management Authority and the Red Lake Local Citizens’ Advisory Committee invite you to participate in the development of the 2022 - 2032 Forest Management Plan for the Whitefeather forest.
We are reviewing the implementation of Ontario’s Independent Forest Audit regulation (Ontario Regulation 319/20). We are posting this notice for information purposes and to provide interested parties with an opportunity to provide input.
We are developing a forest management plan for the Ogoki Forest. The plan will ensure the sustainability of the forest resource, encourage continued biodiversity, and provide social and economic opportunities of the Crown forest.
July 23, 2021 - September 6, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry have amended Ontario Regulation 826 under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act to add the Pleasant View Survey lands to the area of development control.
Wawakapewin First Nation is leading preparation of a community based land use plan, working together with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative.
December 11, 2023 - January 25, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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Approval was granted for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) for Forest Ready Mix Limited, a ready-mix concrete facility located at 8 Cadetta Road, Brampton, Ontario.
November 21, 2025 - December 21, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Permit to Take Water No. 3063-DRZQJT was issued to Columbia Forest Products Ltd on March 9, 2026, to renew the Permit No. 0313-A32K88. Water will be taken from one pond for industrial (production of wood veneer products) prposes, located in Calvin, Ontario.
November 10, 2021 - December 25, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) was granted to B & M Hauling Ltd., a storage, repair and maintenance facility for equipment and vehicles for the forestry industry located at 1 Camp 70 Road, Manitouwadge, Ontario.
We are inviting you to an upcoming Information Centre to review and comment on the Draft Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the 2020-2030 Caribou Forest.
An Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste Site) 19-OWE-33069 for Justin Murray-Forster Septic Tank Pumping was issued on 07/12/2019 for a hauled sewage site in Huron-Kinloss Township, Ontario.
An Environmental Compliance Approval (waste site) 19-OWE-62800 for Justin Murray-Forster Septic Tank Pumping was issued on July 23, 2019 for a hauled sewage site in Huron-Kinloss Township, Ontario.
October 9, 2020 - November 23, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We have issued a new Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage) for Icon Forest District Limited. This approval is for stormwater management works to serve the proposed residential development located at Lot 33, Concession 2 in the City of Pickering, Ontario.
August 5, 2026 - September 21, 2026 (47 days) Open
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We are proposing to modernize and streamline certain approvals to improve service delivery. We are proposing amendments to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 (CFSA) and a subsequent Regulation under the CFSA to enable the renewal of Forest Resource Licences (FRL) for up to a two-year term through a permit by rule approach
