Notice of Determination for Lac Eauclaire Timber Harvest Program
April 1, 2021 - Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Lac Eauclaire Timber Harvest Program is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
The determination was based on the following factors:
-by Band Council Resolution, Pelican Lake First Nation requested that Indigenous Services Canada issue a Timber permit
-Pelican Lake First Nation will receive resource revenue which benefits the First Nation and its membership
-no public comments were received concerning the project
-mitigation measures outlined in Operations and Harvesting Plan
Implementation of mitigation measures is required for the project to address:
-riparian and visual buffers apply
-Tolko will follow best practices and requirements outlined in the Forest Operations Standards, and related to guidelines for Aquatic Habitat Protection Permit in the Forest Management Area
-fuel storage and machinery refueling practices
-potential bird nesting sites
Indigenous Services Canada is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
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