Section 3: Private Managed Forest Land

Question 1

Approximately what percent of the provinces total harvest originates from private land?

Answer 1

7 % or 4.7 million cubes

Question 2

Lead agency responsible for PMFL Act

Answer 2

Managed Forest Council

Question 3

While the MFC does not approve operational plans or issue permits, but do have the authority to grant an exemption form regular requirements in situations where it is:

Answer 3

in the interest of public safety

not inconsistent with either public interest or objectives defined in the PMFL act.

Question 4

Key values that managed forest legislation is intended to protect:

Answer 4

soil conservation, water quality, fish habitat, critical wildlife habitat and reforestation.

Question 5

Which act provides for protection of key public environmental values?

Answer 5

PMFLA private managed forest land act

Question 6

which act contains provisions for critical wildlife habitat and SAR?

Answer 6

PMFLR private managed forest land regulation

Question 7

Who do the MFC report to?

Answer 7

Minister of FLNRO

Question 8

Is there a requirement for private owners to submit plans to the MFC?

Answer 8

No, while many owners prepare plans for their own use there is no statutory requirement.

Question 9

Private owners are bound by the planning requirements of which act(s)?

Answer 9

Water sustainability act and Fisheries act

Question 10

When crossings, or in-stream works are a planned activity, owners must do what?

Answer 10

A notification and application under section 9 of the water act must be submitted to the MOE.

Question 11

If operations may directly / indirectly affect an anadromous fish stream, who must be notified?

Answer 11

DFO department of fisheries and oceans

Question 12

Which regulation governs water quality objectives?

Answer 12

PMFLMC private managed forest land council matters regulation