Cutting wood goes digital in Newfoundland and Labrador … or at least the application process does

The Chronicle Herald
December 15, 2020
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada, Canada East

If you are one of the thousands of people who cut wood in Newfoundland and Labrador, you will now be able to save on paper. The province’s Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, along with Digital Government and Service NL, says residents can now obtain domestic wood-cutting permits and access domestic cutting information online via MyGovNL.  The previous process required completion odf a new domestic cutting permit application in person at a Forestry and Wildlife District Office.  The department says it issues nearly 30,000 domestic cutting permits annually, accounting for a harvest of approximately 500,000 cubic metres or 138,000 cords of wood.  Users of MyGovNL will also be able to access information and tools to help support their domestic wood-cutting efforts, including detailed maps outlining domestic cutting areas and boundaries. Online users can also pay for permits, review regulations and obtain safety information.

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