New woodland licence helps First Nations in forest industry

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations – June 22, 2011 As part of National Aboriginal Day, the Province has announced a new First Nations’ woodland licence to support increased First Nations participation in the forest sector.

The new First Nations woodland licence is a long-term, area-based tenure. First Nations’ woodland licence holders are required to prepare both management and operational plans to ensure compliance with the environmental values and standards of the Forest and Range Practices Act.

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