Forests

WHITE RIVER FIRST OF SEVEN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR THE NORTHEAST

The invitation to participate in forest management planning for the White River Forest 2028-2038 Forest Management Plan has been issued – the first of the cohort of forest management plans across the northeast that will begin planning in 2026 or 2027. The White River Forest has a 2028-2038 plan term, while the Temagami, Nipissing, Romeo Mallete and Hearst forests have plan terms from 2029-2039.

The Invitation to Participate announces the start of the planning process and invites you to provide background information and to share “your view of the desired forest and benefits which can be obtained from the forest.” This very important stage is absolutely understated – now is the time to provide input on the objectives and strategic direction for the forest management planning. There will be a review of the proposed management direction for the White River Forest in October.

White River Forest Management Plan 2028-2038 Invitation to Participate

The Ministry of Natural Resources has posted two recorded sessions about the forest management planning process.  Part 1 provides background context on forest benefits and values, as well as an overview of Ontario’s forest policy framework. Part 1 is HERE.  Part 2 provides an overview of the current forest management planning process according to the Forest Management Planning Manual. Part 2 is HERE.

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