Slash pile burning being done

Abitibi-Consolidated will be conducting burning of the residual branches and treetops that remain after logging operation.
The objective of burning is to remove the material in order to permit reforestation of the land, to reduce fire risk, and to improve visual aesthetics in our forests.
Burning occurs anytime after Oct. 1 each year and continues as weather conditions permit.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Abitibi-Consolidated, and its contractors carefully monitor these operations. The safety of everyone is most important.
Visibility may be reduced in the vicinity of these operations.
As logging occurs throughout the Crossroute Forest, so does slash pile burning. This exact locations or timing cannot be communicated through this media.
Maps are available at the MNR fire centre in Fort Frances and Abitibi-Consolidated’s Woodlands office.
Should you have specific concerns, contact either the MNR or Abitibi.
The Crossroute Forest is managed by Abitibi-Consolidated, Fort Frances Woodlands, under a Sustainable Forest Licence issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
The Crossroute Forest extends from Lake of the Woods east to Sapawe, and from the U.S. border north to Nestor Falls and north of Eltrut Lake, excluding Quetico Park.