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 Estimated Dates Stage 1: Invitation to Participate Environmental Registry Posting (ERO#013-3744) September 18, 2018 Stage 2: Long-Term Management Direction Environmental Registry Posting (ERO#019-0779) LTMD Text LTMD Map LTMD Tables October 23, 2019 Stage 3: Proposed Operations Environmental Registry Posting (ERO#019-1085) Proposed & Optional Harvest Map Proposed Roads Map Proposed Tables January 22, 2020 Stage 4: Draft FMP Environmental Registry Posting (ERO# 019-2031) Draft Text Draft Map Draft Tables July 29, 2020 Stage 5: MNRF Approved FMP Final Documents and Maps November 23, 2020 FMP Implementation April 1, 2021 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.  Forest Management Planning Manual Forest Management Guides 10-Year Forest Management Plan  Final Plan (2021-2031)           Current Operations Current Annual Work Schedule (2023-2024) Achievements Annual Report (2016-2017) Annual Report (2017-2018) Annual Report (2018-2019) Annual Report (2019-2020) Annual Report (2020-2021) Annual Report (2021-2022)