A report on the feedback the Government of Yukon received on the proposed recommended changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation is now available.
In spring 2023, the Yukon government asked Yukoners to review a list of proposed changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation. The proposed changes will help ensure the legislation continues to be effective for the Government of Yukon, First Nations, industry and communities. Proposed changes to the Act and Regulation include:
- Suggestions to modernize and streamline licensing and permitting;
- Improvements to planning and administrative processes; and
- Updates to maps and language.
This legislation is built to ensure that the long-term health of the Yukon’s forests are protected and maintained for the benefit of current and future generations.
To view the What We Heard report visit Yukon.ca/forest-resources-act.
I want to thank all the Yukoners who participated in the engagement for the proposed changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation. The new changes will help ensure the legislation continues to be effective for the Government of Yukon, First Nations and all Yukoners.
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker
Yukon forests are managed under the Forest Resources Act. The Act offers a system including forest planning and tenures, as well as compliance and enforcement tools. The legislation is designed to support industry while conserving diverse forest values.
Section 95 of the Act states that the Minister shall establish a process for review of the Act.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Aly Callaghan
Communications, Energy, Mines and Resources
867-667-3123
alison.callaghan@yukon.ca