Gros Morne National Park of Canada Timber Harvesting Regulations

9 (1) Every timber harvesting permit shall contain

• (a) the name of the permit holder;

• (b) the name of the authorized person, if any;

• (c) a statement that transfer or assignment of the permit is prohibited;

• (d) a description of the duties of the permit holder and the authorized person, if any, as set out in sections 12 to 16;

• (e) a statement that contravention of a condition of the permit by the permit holder or the authorized person, if any, constitutes an offence under subsection 24(3) of the Act; and

• (f) any standard conditions that are specified by the superintendent in respect of

  • (i) the duration of the permit,

  • (ii) the purpose or purposes for which the timber is to be harvested,

  • (iii) the designated areas in the park in which the timber may be harvested,

  • (iv) the quantity and species of timber that may be harvested,

  • (v) the minimum diameter of timber that may be harvested,

  • (vi) the environmental protection measures to be taken during harvesting,

  • (vii) the harvesting methods and types of equipment that may be used in the harvesting,

  • (viii) the date when, and location where, harvested timber shall be stacked for purposes of scaling and inspection,

  • (ix) the method to be used to mark and stack harvested timber,

  • (x) the number, location and type of temporary shelters that may be constructed in any designated area, and

  • (xi) any information in addition to that listed in paragraphs 16(a) to (c) that the permit holder and the authorized person, if any, are responsible for recording.

(2) The superintendent may, when necessary for the protection of timber and the preservation, control and management of the park, including the maintenance or restoration of its ecological integrity, include in timber harvesting permits to be issued in any harvesting season any supplementary conditions that may be required.