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Forest Management
Planning
The Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry is responsible for the
long-term health and viability of the public
forest.
The Crown Forest Sustainability Act (CFSA)
requires a Registered Professional Forester
(R.P.F.) to develop a Forest Management Plan
(FMP) outlining long-term strategies and targets
to ensure the health and viability of the
forest. Modeling is carried out to ensure the
forest and wildlife habitat are maintained or
enhanced over time. Other values, such as
recreational, medicinal, or environmental
aspects are also protected.
What Registered Professional
Foresters Do?
"OFIA Article"
"OPFA Website"
A Planning Team is formed to develop
FMP's; including representatives from
government, industry, tourism, recreation,
Indigenous communities, and interested
stakeholder parties. The next planning
team will be established for the development of
the 2031-2041 Dryden Forest Management Plan in
the fall of 2028.
A significant component of the FMP is the
protection of values. A value is defined
as a component of the forest that is important,
such as; species at risk, fish and wildlife
habitat, water features, cottage and
recreational areas, trapper cabins and trails,
cultural and heritage features, etc. DFMC
can only provide protection to values that are
known; therefore, we encourage everyone to take
part in the FMP process to ensure your value is
considered.
Handbook for Getting Involved
in Forest Management on Crown Lands In Ontario
The public was invited to comment on the
2021-2031 FMP development at any time; however,
there were 5 formal stages where input was
solicited in the planning process:
2021-2031
Plan Development Schedule
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Estimated Dates
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Stage
1: Invitation to Participate
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September 18, 2018
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Stage
2: Long-Term Management Direction
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October 23, 2019 |
Stage
3: Proposed Operations
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January 22, 2020
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Stage
4: Draft FMP
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July 29, 2020
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Stage
5: MNRF Approved FMP
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November 23, 2020
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FMP
Implementation
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April 1, 2021
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
maintains a website for Forest Management Plan Online,
which includes amendments, Annual Work
Schedules, and Annual Reports for all management
units in Ontario.
The Local Citizens Advisory Committee (LCAC)
also exists to increase effectiveness of public
consultation and public participation, and to
provide advice and recommendations to planning
teams and the MNRF District Manager. To
contact the LCAC or if would you like to become
a member, visit their website at drydenlcac.ca
The fiscal year is from April 1st
to March 31st.
10-Year Forest Management Plan
Current Operations
Achievements
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