FOREST HARVESTING IN PROTECTED WATER SUPPLIES IN NEWFOUNDLAND
AND LABRADOR

2003

Keywords
Forest, harvesting, drinking water

Objective
To characterize the current situation in Newfoundland and Labrador with respect to forest harvesting in protected water supplies and to provide recommendations for an approach that can help ensure a symbiotic relationship between forest managers and municipalities.

Description
Forest Harvesting in protected water supply areas is an issue for many municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Forest companies are looking to protected water supply areas to provide them with much needed fiber, while municipalities have concerns over the quality of their drinking water. This report outlines how each of Canada’s provinces are dealing with the issue of forest harvesting and drinking water quality.

Contact:
Western Newfoundland Model Forest
Corner Brook, Newfoundland
Tel: (709) 637-7300
Fax: (709) 634-0255
Email: wnmf@wnmf.com

Partners
Western Newfoundland Model Forest
Canadian Forest Service

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