Defined forest area stakeholders of common area 093-01

The various interests involved must have sufficient representation on the harmonization table to ensure that activities within the DFA can be aligned and coordinated. More than 34 people are invited to take part in each meeting of the harmonization table. These members represent nine distinct organizations with interests in the common area. Government representatives also attend all meetings, serving as experts and resource persons. If you are a group or an organization with interests in common area 093-01, we encourage you to contact us to determine if these interests are being taken into account during the forest planning process.

Map of defined forest area (360 kb) Stakeholder profiles First Nations The Betsiamites reserve is located along the shore of the St. Lawrence River, approximately 50 kilometres upstream from Baie-Comeau. Researchers estimate that Native people have been present in the DFA since 5500 BC. Representatives of the Betsiamites band council actively participate in the harmonization table. Links Federation of Québec Outfitters Three outfitters with exclusive rights and ten with non-exclusive rights operate within the DFA. These operations attract tourists from Québec and elsewhere around the world, and each of them offers a particular range of services. Liens Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) The forestry workers in locals 26A and 26Q of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union are represented at the table by their president. Approximately 550 workers are CEP members. Municipality and RCM The Municipality of Pointe aux Outardes The sawmills in the North Shore region are located in Pointe aux Outardes, a village with a population of 1,350. The mill facilities represent a major source of income for this municipality. RCM of Manicouagan The Regional County Municipality of Manicouagan was created in 1981. The primary mandate of the RCM is to formulate a development plan for the entire area and to chair a round table involving various levels of government (municipal, inter-RCM and provincial). Liens Controlled harvesting zones (ZECs) Controlled harvesting zones (ZECs) are infrastructures established to oversee wildlife management and conservation within particular areas. ZECs are open to all members of the population. Liens Le Conseil Régional de l'Environnement de la Côte-Nord (CRECN) Founded in May 1992, the CRECN is a non-profit organization. Its mandate is to contribute to the development of a regional vision of the environment and sustainable development and to promote dialogue on these issues among all regional stakeholders. Liens Conseil de Bassin de la rivière aux Anglais (CBRA) The Conseil de bassin de la rivière aux Anglais (CBRA) is a mutual consultation body incorporated in June 2002. Its mandate is to promote the integrated management of natural resources by building consensus among all stakeholders with an interest in water management and the development of the Rivière aux Anglais drainage basin. Liens Manicouagan-Uapishka World Bisophere Reserve Committee Founded in 2003, this committee is a regional initiative whose mission is to obtain international recognition (UNESCO) for the greater Manicouagan area. The members of the committee, who represent the main land users in the area, work together in an effort to make our region a model of sustainable development. For more information, do not hesitate to contact: Jean-Philippe L. Messier, director 3 avenue Denonville Baie-Comeau (Québec) G4Z 2W6 Tél: (418) 296-0180 Télec: (418) 296-0180 Le Regroupement des Locataires des Terres Publiques du Québec - North shore chapter Founded in 1995, the RLTPQ is a non-profit organization whose mission is to represent public land tenants in Québec. The Québec Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife issues over 2,000 recreational leases to tenants of the DFA. Liens Association des Chasseurs, Pêcheurrs Manic-Outardes (ACPMO) The objectives of the ACPMO are to promote the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats, to coordinate various activities associated with wildlife conservation and to promote hunting and fishing as well as other forest recreational activities. This organization was founded in 1988. Association forestière Côte-Nord Relaunched on the North Shore in May 2004, this forestry association seeks to inform and educate the population of the region about forest-related cultural, environmental and economic issues. Liens Forest agreement holders The Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada (North Shore Division), Almassa Baie-Trinité Inc. and Bowater Mitis inc. are the common area 093-01 agreement holders represented on the harmonization table. Resource persons and experts Québec Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife representatives participate in each meeting, serving as resource persons and/or experts. Liens