FROM NOVEMBER 10 TO DECEMBER 11, 2026
The public is invited to participate in the public consultation on new potential areas of intervention under the Operational Integrated Forest Management Plans (PAFIO) and under the Special Management Plans (PAS) for the recovery of wood affected by the Spruce Budworm in the Coulonge field units (UA 071-51 and 071-52), the Basse-Lièvre (UA 072-51) and the Haute-Gatineau-et-du-Cabonga (UA 073-51, 073-52 and 074-51).
This consultation also includes the tactical (PAFIT) and operational (PAFIO) integrated forest management plans regarding the "forêt d'enseignement et de recherche de la forêt Sicotte".
The MRC of Pontiac has received the mandate from the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) to conduct this public consultation in the Outaouais region.
From November 10 to December 11, 2026, the MRC of Pontiac invites the public to express its concerns regarding the addition of potential areas of intervention on the public forest territory of the Outaouais as part of the PAFIO and PAS.
Content of potential new areas of intervention
The potential new intervention sectors under the PAFIO and PAS concern silvicultural works that could be carried out as early as April 2027. These types of work may include timber harvesting, land preparation and reforestation, as well as construction and improvement of multi-purpose roads.
This consultation also includes the tactical (PAFIT) and operational (PAFIO) integrated forest management plans of the "forêt d'enseignement et de recherche de la forêt Sicotte".
To participate in an information session
In collaboration with the MRC Pontiac, the MRNF will hold a virtual information session on this public consultation to:
- Specify the proposed work
- Specify how to comment online
- Specify the action taken on comments made in public consultation
- Answer your questions
This information session will be held virtually via Teams on:
- Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 19:00 to 20:00 - Register before November 18, 2026 at 12:00
A Teams link and instructions will then be sent to you by email.
To consult the potential sectors of intervention that are added to the PAFIO and to the PAS
You can explore potential new areas of intervention that are added to the PAFIO and the PAS. (note: it will not be possible to view the interactive map and submit comments from November 25 to 29 inclusively, online services are scheduled to resume on November 30)
To obtain the tactical (PAFIT) integrated forest management plans of the "forêt d'enseignement et de recherche de la forêt Sicotte", and provide feedback on their content, contact Consultationpafi-Outaouais@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca by email until December 24, 2026.
IMPORTANT
Individuals who do not have access to an Internet service or wish to obtain more information should contact Consultationpafi-Outaouais@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca or leave a voice message at 833 361-0001 ext. 601449. A MRNF representative will respond to voice messages and emails within two business days.
To provide your feedback
You can comment online using the geo-referenced form integrated into the interactive map until December 11, 2026 at 23h59. (note: it will not be possible to view the interactive map and submit comments from November 25 to 29 inclusively, online services are scheduled to resume on November 30)
Or upload a PDF with your comments until December 11, 2026 at 23h59.
To obtain the tactical (PAFIT) integrated forest management plans of the "forêt d'enseignement et de recherche de la forêt Sicotte", and provide feedback on their content, contact Consultationpafi-Outaouais@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca by email until December 24, 2026.
Your comments will be forwarded to the coordinator of the Table régionale de gestion intégrée des ressources et du territoire de l'Outaouais (TRGIRTO), who will produce a report for the MRNF.
The purpose of this consultation is to gather feedback on proposed forest planning. It does not review the use of public land or the rights granted to it.
For more information on this public consultation, please contact Charles Blais at coord.girto@mrcpontiac.qc.ca or 819-664-1987.
