As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, Ontario is proposing to extend the temporary approach for forest operations conducted in Crown forests under the Endangered Species Act for an additional year.
This will help avoid additional regulatory burden and economic strain on the forestry sector while a long-term approach is finalized.
November 22, 2016 - January 23, 2017 (62 days) Closed
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We reviewed and considered all feedback received during the comment period for the discussion paper, "Ontario’s Crown Forests: Opportunities to Enhance Carbon Storage?". We will continue to consider options for supporting and enhancing carbon storage in Ontario’s Crown Forests.
September 5, 2024 - October 21, 2024 (46 days) Closed
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We are proposing an update to the Independent Forest Audit Process and Protocol.
The proposed revisions will address recommendations from a recent review of Ontario Regulation 319/20: Independent Forest Audits. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of independent forest audits across the province’s managed forests.
December 4, 2019 - February 5, 2020 (63 days) Closed
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We have approved Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy (FSS). The goal of the FSS is to grow the forest sector, create opportunity for Ontario families, support industry and encourage innovation and new investment, while ensuring the sustainability of our forests.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
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We have approved the four regulated manuals under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. The revisions align with the draft Forest Sector Strategy and reduce burden for the forest industry while continuing to provide for the sustainability of Ontario’s Crown forests.
We have approved the three regulated manuals under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act (CFSA). The revisions align with the Sustainable Growth: Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy and modernize the forest management planning and wood measurement processes while continuing to provide for the sustainability of Ontario’s forests.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
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We are seeking feedback on how to improve forest pest management in Ontario, to help protect forest health and improve the resilience of Ontario’s forests. In the face of invasive species and climate change a more resilient forest will help to protect biodiversity and the sustainability of Ontario’s wood supply.
A decision was made to proceed with the proposal as described in Environmental Registry posting #013-1669, which will provide an extension to the current regulation for forestry operations in managed Crown forests, include those species listed in 2017 in applicable regulations, and implement changes relating to safe harbour authorizations.
An Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste Site) 18-BEL-49429 for Tyson Jackson Forestry for a hauled sewage site located in the Township of Monteagle, Ontario was withdrawn by the proponent on February 19, 2019.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
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We have decided to proceed with the proposal as described, which will improve transparency, reduce burdens for industry and ensure our crown forests continue to be sustainably managed.
As part of the Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction Bill, we propose to amend the Algonquin Forestry Authority Act. The proposed changes would remove the Lieutenant Governor in Council’s authority to appoint a general manager to the Algonquin Forest Authority (AFA) and provide the authority to the AFA Board of Directors.
December 20, 2019 - January 20, 2020 (31 days) Closed
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Changes were made to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 to provide certainty for northern, rural and Indigenous communities, while ensuring the continued sustainable management of Ontario’s forests and conservation of the province’s biodiversity.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
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We are improving forest management planning in Ontario by removing the duplication between the Environmental Assessment Act requirements and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s policies, regulations and guidelines.
We would like to advise you that the 2020 – 2030 Forest Management Plan for the Lakehead Forest has been approved by the Ministry’s Regional Director and is available for inspection.
Ontario has extended the temporary approach for forest operations conducted in Crown forests under the Endangered Species Act for an additional year. This will help avoid additional regulatory burden and economic strain on the forestry sector while a long-term approach is being considered.
The forest management plan for the Caribou Forest is complete. We are closing this notice as an administrative action.
The plan will ensure the sustainability of the forest resource, encourage continued biodiversity, and provide social and economic opportunities of the Crown forest.
The forest management plan for the Sudbury Forest is complete. We are closing this notice as an administrative action. The plan will ensure the sustainability of the forest resource, encourage continued biodiversity, and provide social and economic opportunities of the Crown forest.
