Slash pile burning slated

Abitibi-Consolidated will be conducting burning of the residual branches and treetops that remain after logging operations.
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 of each year and continues as weather conditions permit.
The Ontario 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. The exact locations or timing cannot be communicated through this media.
Maps are available at the MNR Fire Centre and Abitibi-Consolidated’s Woodlands office in Fort Frances.
The Crossroute Forest extends from Rainy River east to Sapawe, and from the U.S. border north to Nestor Falls and north to Eltrut Lake, excluding Quetico Park.
The Crossroute Forest is managed by Abitibi-Consolidated under a Sustainable Forest Licence issued by the MNR.
For further information, contact the MNR’s Fire Management Centre (274-8643) or Dave Legg, Senior Operations Forester (Renewal), Abitibi-Consolidated, at 274-5311 ext. 1215 or dave_legg@abitibiconsolidated.com