Update - FOT Issue Resolution on the 2010-2020 Sudbury Forest Management Plan

On February 12, FOT members Bob Olajos, Ed MacPherson and Alex Broadbent met with the MNR District Managers for North Bay and Sudbury, several MNR staff,  Vermillion Forest Management representatives, and representatives of the Sudbury Local Citizens Committee. This was a second stage Issue Resolution meeting regarding FOT's concerns with the 2010-2020 Sudbury Forest Management Plan (FMP).

This FMP overlaps two MNR Districts in western Temagami, including the Sturgeon, Yorston, Pilgrim, Solace, Wanapitei, and Chiniguchi areas. FOT's issue resolution is based on the protection of historic trails, ecological integrity of protected areas, and canoe route values.

FOT and Vermillion both made strong presentations to the District Managers, who will issue a decision within the next month. If their decision is unacceptable to either party, then the issues may be appealed to the MNR's Northeast Regional Director.

An outline of FOT's presentation can be viewed below.

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