Waswanipi Crees approve roads in Quebec’s last intact boreal forest – Canindia News

May 6th, 2016

The Cree First Nation of Waswanipi in Quebec province has expressed satisfaction that the approval of the roads in the Broadback Forest will not encroach on its proposed protected area, following the release of the COMEX report regarding the proposed construction in sections H west and I on Waswanipi territory, and the certificate of authorization issued for these projects.

The certificate of authorization issued by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change followed all of the COMEX recommended conditions associated with this project, reducing the extent of the proposed forest access roads by 43 per cent and leaving their last three intact traplines untouched. The Waswanipi Crees welcomed the report recommendations outlined, which were decided upon following thorough consultations with a number of groups including the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi, various forestry companies, scientific experts and environmental groups.

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