Forestry (Page 3)

Maps for slash pile burning on the Black Spruce, Dog River-Matawin and Armstrong portion of the Lake Nipigon Forest can be found below. The prescribed burn will reduce the area covered in slash piles while increasing the area available for regeneration and reducing the fire hazard. The burn is scheduled for ignition between October 29, 2020 and February 15, 2021.Read More

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As part of MNRF ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, some recently harvested areas have been selected to be burned under the guidelines of the MNRF’s Prescribed Burn Manual. The prescribed burn will reduce the area covered in slash piles while increasing the area available for regeneration and reducing the fire hazard. The burn is scheduled for ignition between September 26, 2020 and December 24, 2020. See the map below for the areas in this schedule.Read More

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Lakehead Forest Management Unit will be doing a Prescribed Burn from September 1- November 30 2020. See below for the 421 ha area that will be burned during that time. If you have any questions or concerns please email forestmanagementliaison@rsmin.ca or call 807-623-4635.Read More

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While the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) has been lifted, minimizing wildland fires in Ontario continues to be a priority for us – and we are seeking your support. Preventing human-caused fires is everybody’s responsibility. We know we can count on you to help reduce fire hazards and ensure the health and safety of our staff and communities across the province during this wildland fire season.Read More

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The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) invites you to inspect the MNRF approved aerial herbicide project. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Kenogami Forest will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation starting on or about August 15, 2020.Read More

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The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Resolute Forest Products Canada Inc. and the Dog River-Matawin Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) invite you to review and comment on the 2021-2031 Draft Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Dog River-Matawin Forest. If you have any comments or concerns please email forestmanagementliaison@rsmin.ca or call (807)623-4635.Read More

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The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. (LNFMI) and the Nipigon East Area Local Citizens’ Committee (LCC) invite you to an information centre. This information centre is being held as part of the detailed planning of operations for the ten-year period of the 2021 – 2031 Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Nipigon East portion of the Lake Nipigon Forest.Read More

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