Developing Forestry Sector Near Pikangikum

Pikangikum and the Province plan on working together to boost the forestry sector in the Far North.
The First Nation has received a Sustainable Forest Licence for the Whitefeather Forest, 90km north of Red Lake.
The Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority will be responsible for implementing a Forest Management Plan, which addresses harvesting, building access roads, monitoring and reporting on compliance, as well as managing area trees, plants, animal life, water, air and soil.
Chief Dean Owen says he is thankful to the Elders, the Whitefeather Forest Initiative Team and the Ministry of Natural Resources staff who have worked with the community over the past years and helped them reach this milestone.