Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Timber Harvest on IR 207
Notice of Determination for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Timber Harvest on IR 207
March 22, 2022 - Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Timber Harvest on IR 207 is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
The determination was based on the following factors:
- by Band Council Resolution, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation requested that Indigenous Services Canada issue a Timber permit to Forsite
-Peter Ballantyne Cree 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 Harvesting Plan
Implementation of mitigation measures is required for the project to address:
-riparian setbacks
-Forsite will follow best practices and requirements outlined in the Forest Operations Standards
-fuel storage and machinery refueling practices
-potential bird nesting sites
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. If applicable, environmental effects that are within provincial jurisdiction would be addressed through provincial regulations. Therefore, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.
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