Algonquin Park Planning

July 19, 2013

Amendment to the Algonquin Park Management Plan

Algonquin Park Management Plan Amendment 2013 Cover Algonquin Park Management Plan Amendment Document The Government of Ontario has announced "that an amendment has been made to the Algonquin Provincial Park Management Plan. This amendment originated from recommendations in the Joint Proposal for Lightening the Ecological Footprint of Logging in Algonquin Park, which was developed by the Ontario Parks Board and Algonquin Forestry Authority Board, and modified based on input from the Algonquins of Ontario, stakeholders, and the public.

The goal of this amendment is to balance an increase in protection of natural and recreational values, while continuing to allow for sustainable forestry operations. A total of 96,089 ha (12.6% of total park area) was added to protection zoning as either Natural Environment, Nature Reserve, Wilderness, or Historical zones. The Recreation/Utilization Zone still encompasses 65.3% of the total park area and supports a sustainable forest industry. However, with the consideration of areas unavailable for forestry in the Recreation/Utilization Zone (e.g. rock, water, swamps, or Areas of Concern), the total area in Algonquin Park unavailable for forestry operations is approximately 49%.

All comments were considered in the preparation of the final amendment. A decision notice for the approved park management plan amendment has been posted on the Environmental Registry (ER# 010-8824). Additionally, the amendment and associated zoning map can be viewed below and hardcopies are available at the East Gate of Algonquin Park.

Management Plan Amendment Documents

For additional information contact:

Jim Murphy
Park Planner
Algonquin Provincial Park
Hwy 60, East Gate Complex
P.O. Box 219
Whitney, Ontario K0J 2M0
Phone: (613) 637-2780 Ext 244
Fax: (613) 637-2864
E-mail: AlgonquinPlanning@ontario.ca


July 25, 2012

Management Plan Amendment Process - Lightening the Ecological Footprint

The Joint Proposal for Lightening the Ecological Footprint of Logging in Algonquin Park, accepted by the Minister of Natural Resources in 2009, contains recommendations of the Ontario Parks Board and the Algonquin Forestry Authority Board that were developed through consultation with key stakeholders, the forestry industry, and the Algonquins of Ontario.

The recommendations include:

  • an expansion of protection zones to enhance the protection of under-represented ecosystems and important park values;
  • a recommendation that all area not available for forest management contribute to the summary of area protected from (or not available for) logging;
  • improved forestry related operational and planning strategies;
  • interim protection of park values and improved forest access road planning in the current forest management plans and the 2010-2020 forest management plan.

In January 2010, the Minister of Natural Resources initiated the first stage of public consultation on an amendment to the Algonquin Provincial Park Management Plan to address the Joint Proposal recommendations. Stakeholders and the public were invited to comment on a Background Information document until March 8, 2010.

The second and final stage of public consultation is the proposed management plan amendment, which is now posted below and on the Environmental Registry (ER #010-8824). The deadline for public comments is September 14, 2012

Proposed Management Plan Amendment, Background Documents & Information

For additional information contact:

Jim Murphy
Park Planner
Algonquin Provincial Park
Hwy 60, East Gate Complex
P.O. Box 219
Whitney, Ontario K0J 2M0
Phone: (613) 637-2780 Ext 244
Fax: (613) 637-2864
E-mail: AlgonquinPlanning@ontario.ca


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