Minister's Decision on TFL 23

October 14, 2008

Local Business, Communities Benefit from TFL Decision

VICTORIA – Ensuring payments to local suppliers and contractors affected by Pope & Talbot’s bankruptcy, along with other community benefits, were key factors in a decision to approve the removal of private land from Tree Farm Licence 23, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced today.

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Supporting Documents

• Briefing Note – Removal of the private land owned by Pope & Talbot Ltd. from Tree Farm Licence 23 held by International Forest Products Ltd.
• Pope & Talbot submission (20 MB) – Pope & Talbot's information submission to the Ministry.
• Amendment to Pope & Talbot’s submission – Pope & Talbot's amended request of listing of private land parcels to be removed from TFL
• Summary of Public Meetings – Regarding the proposed removal of private lands from Tree Farm Licence 23.
• Minister’s Approval Letter
• Regulation of Private Land
• Communications Plan
• FN Consultation Summary and Addendum; Additional Consultation Summary – These attachments to the briefing note will be posted pending review by information and privacy analysts. The documents will be posted once they are reviewed to ensure no inadvertent release of personal or third-party privileged information.