Public Advisory: Consultation on New Forest Management Strategy
Scheduled for St. John’s

To support the development of a Forest Management Strategy, the Department of Natural Resources, Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will hold a public consultation session in St. John’s on Tuesday, March 13. The consultation will take place at the Holiday Inn from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The session will provide an opportunity for industry, interested groups and organizations, and the public to discuss the sustainable management of Newfoundland and Labrador’s forest resource.

Those interested in participating must pre-register a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time by calling 709-637-2283 or e-mailing wkelly@gov.nl.ca. 

Presenters must provide a copy of the presentation which will be posted on the department’s website. Written submissions can be made via mail to: Wayne Kelly, Director, Centre for Forest Science and Innovation, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 2006, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J8.

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Media contact:
Heather Maclean
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca 

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