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Forest Compliance Handbook 2008

This Handbook has been prepared to assist staff of MNR and the forest industry in understanding and applying compliance considerations and requirements in forest operations, particularly at the field level.

The Handbook is a compendium of program documents from the provincial strategy through planning and implementation to the supporting directives and procedures. It is a reference for MNR and industry staff to the provincial Forest Compliance Program including directives and procedures for various related statutes that affect forest operations. The Handbook only addresses the main and most frequently encountered statutes and there are other (Provincial and Federal) statutes which may be applicable from time to time. It is the responsibility of those involved in forest operations to be aware of their legal obligations under all legislation.

While many of the various directives may be read and applied independently, they should be read collectively and with special regard to cross-references. This will ensure an understanding of the progression of thought, purpose and intent of the CFSA and the inter-relatedness of its components (i.e. moving from philosophy and principles through inspections to remedies and enforcement action).

Please note: The electronic version of the Forest Compliance Handbook on this web page is the only approved official version. Please return to this page for notices regarding updates to the handbook and to ensure you are working with the most current official version.

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Changes to the Forest Compliance Handbook:

Replaced:
September 22, 2008 - Procedure FOR 07 05 51 Endangered Species Act (S.O, 2007)

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Forest Compliance Handbook (PDF, 2.2MB 211 pages)

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Contact Information:

Previous versions of any Forest Compliance Handbook documents may be obtained by contacting Dave McGowan, Coordinator, Forest Operations Compliance. David.McGowan@Ontario.ca.