Timber harvesting on Skookumchuck 4

Re: Proposed timber harvesting and road construction within the Skookumchuk 4, Skookumchuck 4a, and Morteen 9 Indian Reserves

Project Overview

Several cutblocks and associated roads are being proposed within the Traditional Territory of the Skatin Nation. These cutblocks are within the boundaries of three different Indian Reserves; the Skookumchuck 4 , the Skookumchuck 4a , and the Morteen 9. It is to be noted that some of the blocks within the Skookumchuck 4a IR overlap with the Skatin Nations Woodlot (W1786). See table below for block summaries per each reserve.

Project Values

Planning has identified the resource values to be addressed as:

- Riparian and Water Management

- Wildlife / Biodiversity

- Species at Risk

- Cultural Resources

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Latest update

Notice of intent to make a determination

Harvesting of timber on Skookumchuck 4 – Public Comments Invited

January 8, 2025 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed  timber harvesting  on Skookumchuck 4 located in British Columbia is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

Written comments must be submitted by February 7, 2025 to:

Alexandre Vignola

Alexandre.vignola@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

Forestry road building, culvert installation, timber harvesting, timber processing, load and haul, forestry road deactivation.

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Contacts

ALEXANDRE VIGNOLA
600-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver, British Columbia V8B 0X4
Telephone: 604-363-2763
Email: alexandre.vignola@sac-isc.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Skoomkumchuk 4, 4A and 9 (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Forestry

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-02-08

  • Proponent

    Skatin

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89163

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...within 200 kilometres
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