Work on the Whitehorse-Southern Lakes Forest Resources Management Plan continues with a vision statement, management directions, and forest zoning map. Come out to see what the draft products address and how you can provide your input for next steps in the plan’s development.
Public open houses on the plan will be held at the following dates and locations:
Tuesday, January 26th: Marsh Lake Community Hall 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 27th: Tagish Community Hall 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 2nd: Carcross Curling Club 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 4th: Mt Lorne Community Hall 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 9th: Whitehorse Gold Rush Inn General Store Meeting Room 3:00 – 8:00 pm
This planning work is a joint initiative of Carcross Tagish First Nation, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, and Government of Yukon. Members of the Joint Planning Committee will be in attendance to describe the process and ask for your input.
For more information, check the website www.yukonforestplanning.ca or contact:
Natalie Leclerc – Carcross Tagish First Nation 1-867-821-4251 ext 8219
Phil Emerson – Ta’an Kwäch’än Council 1-867-668-3613 ext. 291
John Meikle – Kwanlin Dün First Nation 1-867-633-7859
Gillian McKee – Government of Yukon, Energy, Mines and Resources 867-393-7171
Lisa Walker – Government of Yukon, Forest Management Branch 867-393-7406