Proponent: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent has submitted a proposal for a Five-year Operating Plan for Zone 7, which includes Forest Management Districts 9 and 16 surrounding White Bay. Zone 7 extends from Deer Lake in the west to Cat Arm in the north and includes all of the Baie Verte Peninsula. The plan describes proposed timber harvesting operations, construction of access roads and silviculture activities. The plan covers the period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026.

• July 14, 2021 – The undertaking was registered.
• August 20, 2021 – Deadline for public comments.
• August 28, 2021 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• October 22, 2021 – The Minister’s decision is due (extended).
• November 12, 2021 – The Minister announced that the project is released.

• Documents:
  • Cover Letter (180 KB)
  • Registration (2.83 MB)
  • Maps
    • Domestic
      • Zone 7 (6.39 MB)
      • FMD 9 (500 MB)
      • FMD 16 (53 MB)
    • Commercial
      • Zone 7 (6.1 MB)
      • FMD 9 (1.63 MB)
      • FMD 16 (29 MB)
  • Operating Areas
    • FMD 9 (816 KB)
    • FMD 16 (214 KB)
  • Decision Letter (5 MB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (149 KB)
  • Project Released (184 KB)

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