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regulations would implement changes that were not consistent with other Canadian jurisdictions and
that would negatively impact the Yukon industry. As such, he suggested “that this entire proposal be
thrown out and new options be considered.”
[457] “The Development of Timber Harvest Agreements: A Framework for THA’s in the Yukon
– A Document for Public Discussion” was released in February 2000 by DIAND. This document
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was entered as Exhibit D-81, Tab 316. This framework contemplated the development of two types
of THAs, that is a large THA of 30,000-150,000 m 3 of timber per year and a small THA of less than
30,000 m 3 of timber per year.
[458] The THA timetable continued to be adjusted. This discussion paper said that by July 2000
successful proponents would be notified and final negotiations would occur between the proponents
and DIAND. However, as I have previously remarked, no RFP was released until October 2001.
[459] On February 25 th , Timberline Forest Inventory Consultants Ltd. (“Timberline”) completed
the “Candidate Areas for Timber Harvest Areas (THAs) Final Report” (the “Timberline Report
#1”), entered as Exhibit P-79, Tab 252. This report was prepared for DIAND. The purpose of this
report was to “complete a feasibility assessment of the study area and determine potential candidate
areas that may be suitable for long term tenure as Timber Harvest Areas”, “perform an analysis
and/or assessment of the candidate areas” and “conduct consultation with key stakeholders”.