The Ontario MNR has been pushing to remove the Forest Reserve protective status from this Old Growth forest for years... and they've always been met with considerable resistance against this initiative.

After the last public outcry, the issue died down for a couple of years. But alas this was not the end of it.

This year, out of nowhere, the issue is back in the spotlight again! A quiet EBR posting was issued in June, with a very short comment period and without local environmental groups or other stakeholders being officially informed. It was because of a single individual that received this information and passed it on to the ENGO's that this posting ever came to light.

The Definitions Explained

If you are new to this the acronyms can be baffling. I'll try to explain the ones I've used.

What does EBR stand for?

The EBR is the Environmental Bill of Rights and is a piece of legislation enacted in Ontario, Canada in 1993 that allows citizens to help protect and restore the natural environment. The bill provides every resident with formal rights to play a more effective role. The EBR is upheld by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.

What does ENGO stand for?

ENGO stands for Environmental Non-Government Organization. Groups like EarthRooths and Friends of Temagami are both ENGO's. They work on their own to help protect the environment but are not part of or funded by any Government Ministry. They operate autonomously and on a volunteer basis

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