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INFORMATION BULLETIN
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2010FOR0001-000046 |
Ministry of Forests
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COMMENTS INVITED ON BCTS’ OPERATING PLAN FOR ARROW TSA
NELSON – The public is invited to review and comment on BC Timber Sales’ operating plan for logging and road building in the Arrow timber supply area and tree farm licence 23 until March 17, 2010.
The operating plan provides detailed information on proposed logging and road construction activities, and meets requirements as outlined in the approved 2006-2011 forest stewardship plan for the Arrow Boundary forest district.
The plan includes information on proposed logging in the following geographic areas: West Whatshan Lake, Worthington Creek, Eagle Creek, Caribou Creek, Halfway River, Dog/Quinn Creek, Pete/Swift Creek, Little McPhee Creek, Lead Creek, Woodchuck Creek and Sheep Creek.
Maps showing the general location of the proposed development (1:20 000 scale) can be viewed online at: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/bcts/areas/TKO/FSP_AB.htm. Click on “FSP Documentation and Maps” followed by “Operating Plan #5 Arrow.” These files are best viewed by right clicking and choosing ‘save as.’
Interested members of the public can also make appointments to view the plan until March 17, 2010 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) at the following locations:
1. Kootenay Lake Forestry Centre, Nelson
Call Sean Slimmon at 250 825-1100 to make an appointment.
2. BC Timber Sales, Arrow-Boundary Forest District Office, Castlegar
Call Al Skakun or Dan Upward at 250 365-8600 to make an appointment.
BC Timber Sales – Kootenay Business area has achieved sustainable forest management certification under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative standard for all its harvesting operations.
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Media Contact:
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Sean Slimmon Kootenay Business Area |
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