Algonquin Forestry Authority
- Ministry
- Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
- URL
- www.algonquinforestry.on.ca
- Address
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222 MAIN STREET WEST
HUNTSVILLE
P1H1Y1 - Phone
- (705) 789-9647
- Fax
- 705 789 9647
- Background
- Algonquin Forestry Authority Act, RSO 1990, C. A.17, S. 3 (opens a new window)
- Function
Subject to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, the Algonquin Forestry Authority is allowed to harvest timber in Algonquin Park and to sort, sell and deliver the logs. It is also empowered to advise on, undertake and carry out forestry, land-management and other programs and projects as the Minister may authorize.
- Membership
The Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints not less than five and not more than twelve members and designates one member as chair and one as vice-chair. The General Manager is not a member of the board.
- Term
There is no limitation in legislation.
- Meetings
- The Algonquin Forestry Authority meets six times a year, approximately every two months. Meetings are held in various locations in and around Algonquin Park. Members combine business meetings with visits to mills and logging sites.
- Remuneration
Appointments & Vacancies
No. | Position | Member | Term | Location |
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1. | Chair (Part-Time) | DAVID LEMKAY | 17-Oct-2019 - 16-Oct-2022 |
douglas |
2. | Vice-Chair (Part-Time) | GORD CLARK | 09-Jul-2020 - 08-Jul-2023 |
coldwater |
3. | Member (Part-Time) | RODNEY SMITH | 16-Aug-2019 - 15-Aug-2022 |
arnprior |
4. | Member (Part-Time) | DAMION KETCHUM | 26-Sep-2019 - 25-Sep-2022 |
toronto |
5. | Member (Part-Time) | ROBERT HOWE | 25-Oct-2019 - 24-Oct-2022 |
barry's bay |
6. | Member (Part-Time) | CHARLIE LAUER | 04-Feb-2021 - 03-Feb-2024 |
peterborough |
7. | Member (Part-Time) | SARAH BROS | 04-Feb-2021 - 03-Feb-2024 |
north bay |
8. | Member (Part-Time) | ROBERT CRAFTCHICK | 17-Feb-2022 - 16-Feb-2025 |
whitney |
9. | Member (Part-Time) | LEO HALL | 10-Mar-2022 - 09-Mar-2025 |
renfrew |
10. | Member (Part-Time) | |||
11. | General Manager | JEFFREY LEAVEY | 01-Apr-2014 - N/A |
pembroke |