Registration Number: 1273

Abitibi District 11 (Sandy Lake) Forestry Plan Amendment

Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to harvest a total of approximately 24,400 cubic metres of mature to over-mature timber, representing a total of approximately 213 hectares at Sandy Lake , south-west of Grand Falls-Windsor. To access this area, approximately 5.0 kilometres of new operational road will be constructed. The proposed harvest is outside the current five-year operating plan for Forest Management District 11.

  • July 6, 2006 – The undertaking was registered.
  • August 10, 2006 – Public comments are due.
  • August 19 2006 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • October 4, 2006 – The Minister announced the project has been released from further environmental assessment review.

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