Independent Forest Audit - Algonquin Park Forest
IFA.
What?
By law (Ontario Regulation 319/20 under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act), The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) requires forest management units be audited at least once every ten to twelve years.
These Independent Forest Audits (IFA) are conducted by independent audit firms selected through a competitive process. Both the Forest manager and MNRF District is audited.
When?
The Independent Forest Audit preparation has begun, with a field audit scheduled to take place in September 23 – 27, 2024.
Where?
The Algonquin Park Forest is located in the Pembroke District in the Southern Region of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Resources?
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Forestry Futures Trust Ontario
2021- 2031 Algonquin Park Forest Management Plan
Submit Comments?
Forest Management processes conducted on the Algonquin Park Forest between April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2024 will be audited please provide your comments by September 15th, 2024
Thank You
Personal information is collected under the authority of Regulation 319/20 (Independent Forest Audits) made under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. It will be used by the Caliber Consulting, the Algonquin Park Forest Local Citizens Committee, the Forestry Futures Committee and MNRF for the purposes of developing an understanding of forest management concerns and issues for the delivery of the Independent Forest Audit.