PUBLIC NOTICE
The public is invited to review and comment on Skwlax Timber Limited Partnership’s (STLP) Forest Operations Map (FOM). The FOM shows proposed road construction and cut block development under Forest Stewardship Plan #696 within Forest Development Units in the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District (DOS). The validity period for the FOM is 3 years from the FOM Date of December 12, 2024. During the validity period, STLP may apply for Cutting Permits containing cut blocks and apply for road permits to construct roads shown on the FOM that have been available for public review for 30 days. The blocks and roads are in the general vicinity of Scotch Creek and Chum Creek near Chase, BC.
The STLP Forest Operations Map for the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource Districts is available for public review and comment online at:
https://fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects
The STLP FOM is also available for in-person review and comment by appointment at Skwlax te Secwepemculecw’s office at 1886 Little Shuswap Lake Road, Chase, B.C. during business hours between 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. To set up an appointment, e-mail dfiorenza@lslb.ca
Comments will be accepted between December 12, 2024 and January 12, 2025. Comments may be submitted directly through https://fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects, emailed to dfiorenza@lslb.ca, delivered in person to the address above during business hours, or mailed to the attention of Forestry Manager at the address above.