Events
Join us!
Donate
Donate Now!
Contacts
Learn How
Subscribe
Learn How
«

GoA’s 2018 Direction to Forestry Companies in Little Smoky and A La Peche Caribou Ranges

June 1, 2018

AWA has longstanding concerns about forestry clearcut levels in the Little Smoky region, which we believe are harmful to threatened woodland caribou, Athabasca rainbow trout, bull trout, and other wildlife that rely on relatively intact older forests and wetlands.

On June 1, 2018, the Alberta government’s Forestry division provided direction to the four main forestry companies operating within Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges. The documents describe the scope of Forest Harvest Plan proposals it will consider until Alberta has finalized Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou range plans. These documents were released to the public January 13, 2022.

Companies were informed they could submit proposed harvest plans within ‘Series 1’ areas of caribou ranges, which were larger than the ‘Zone 1’ area limits in effect since 2016 (see the accompanying map). This direction was in addition to pre-existing regulatory requirements, including approved Forest Management Plans, operating ground rules and reforestation standards.

Approval guidelines June 1, 2018 for forestry Annual Operating Plans in Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges

Forestry access to Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges, June 1, 2018

Map of forestry access to Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges, June 1, 2018

Direction letter to Alberta Newsprint Company, June 1, 2018

Direction letter to Canadian Forest Products Ltd., June 1, 2018

Direction letter to Foothills Forest Products letter, June 1, 2018

Direction letter to West Fraser Mills Ltd. letter, June 1, 2018

Map of Forestry compartment Access and Zones in Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges, June 1, 2018. Source: Government of Alberta.

Map of forestry access in Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges, June 1, 2018. Source: Government of Alberta.

We have spectacular wilderness in Alberta, much of it under some form of protection. Every square millimetre of it has had to be fought for - will always have to be fought for, forever and ever. The struggle to retain and repair wilderness is conducted not just by a few individuals, but by large numbers of committed people, from all walks of life, all working in various ways toward the same end. We need to be grateful to all of them.
- Dave Mayhood
© 1965 - 2024, Alberta Wilderness Association. | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Federally Registered Charity Number 118781251RR0001 Website design by Build Studio
Save Your Cart
Share Your Cart