British Columbians are invited to have their say on a plan for crown land in the Northern Vancouver Island area.
You’re now able to share feedback on the proposed Gwa’ni Land Use Plan, that looks to support a co-ordinated approach to caring for the land.
According to a news release from the B.C. government, the Gwa’ni land use plan covers more than 166,000 hectares of crown land around the Nimpkish River, south of Port McNeill.
The plan, developed in partnership with ‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation, aims to protect biodiversity, to support ‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation culture and to provide clarity for the forestry industry.
“The Gwa’ni Land Use Plan will support the local economy by providing planning and operational clarity,” reads the news release. “The plan aims to create stability for the forestry sector in the area and enable an increase in the average harvest levels of the past seven years in the Nimpkish River watershed within ‘Na̲mg̲is territory, as well as support work underway on the Tree Farm Licence 37 Forest Landscape Plan.”
The proposed plan will maintain public access for hunting, recreation and other activities.
To learn more and comment about the proposed ministerial orders, visit:
https://www.planninginpartnership.ca/p/6038070ec65ea900200bbf5a/documents;currentPage=1;pageSize=100;sortBy=-dateAdded;ms=1757970050496
