Management Team

The Management Group and the Local Community Networks (LCN) make up a parallel and complimentary process and are the strategic management component of the MFNL.

Drawing from national, provincial and community Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) and economic development priorities, the Management Group and LCNs adopt this Strategic Plan for the entire MFNL program.  The LCNs will input specific community development needs and be seamlessly integrated with the Management Group’s overall program delivery. 

The Management Group will include the general membership of the MFNL organization.  Each Board member will have an alternate representative at the Management Group level.  As a parallel process, individual LCNs will be encouraged to have their own LCN Management Group consisting of community members from specific community networks. 

The role of the MFNL Management Group and the LCNs will focus more on SFM and economic development strategic issues, and will provide guidance to both the General Manager and supporting staff.  The Management Group will be requested to review, develop and recommend to the Board protocols for the MFNL, including guidelines for proactive communication with the public and the conflict resolution framework. The Management Group may establish working groups and/or conflict resolution groups. 

No less than three LCNs will be incorporated as autonomous organizations.  Each organization’s key goal will be to provide long-term stable benefits for its members and the community.  They will also provide an equitable decision-making process and generate community driven initiatives.

MFNL Management Group Members:

David Smallwood - Chair Independent
William Alexander - NL Forestry Training Association
Lois Bateman - Humber Natural History Society
Connie Taylor - Humber Economic Development Board
David Carroll - Humber Arm Environmental Association
Steve Balsom  - Corner Brook Pulp & Paper Ltd.
Darrin Sooley - Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Peter Deering - Gros Morne National Park Parks Canada
Ivan Downton - Newfoundland & Labrador Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources
Jeri Graham - Parks and Natural Areas Division, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
Reg Garland - Lands Management Division, Department of Environment & Conservation
Carol Ann Gillard - Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
Colleen Humphries - City of Corner Brook
Haseen Khan - Manager, Surface Water, Department of Environment & Conservation
Margaret McKeon - Western School Board
Dr. Nick Novakowski - Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
Chad Simms - College of the North Atlantic
Keith Payne - Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
Linda Randell - Nordic Economic Development Corporation
Jonathan Sharpe - Wildlife Division, Inland Fish & Wildlife
Sonya Lane - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Vacant - Great Humber Joint Council
Sean St. George - Red Ochre Regional Board
Michael van Zyll de Jong  - Natural Resources Canada - Canadian Forest Service
Vacant - Protected Areas Association
Eric Young - Canadian Institute of Forestry
Krista Head – Forestry and Agrifoods Agency – Department of Natural Resources
Ray Humber – Newfoundland Outfitters Association