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The Wolf Lake Forest Reserve is in the south-western part of the Temagami area, 50 km northeast of Sudbury. It is at the heart of the world’s largest contiguous stand of old-growth red pine and lies on the Chiniguchi River, a popular wilderness canoe route.
What is the issue?
In 1999, the Chiniguchi Waterway Provincial Park was created upstream and downstream of Wolf Lake. Pre-existing mining claims and leases surrounding Wolf Lake prevented the inclusion of that area within the park. Instead, it was designated a Forest Reserve, which allows mineral exploration but prohibits logging. When the mining claims and leases expire, they are to be added to the neighbouring park.
In 2011, the Ontario government proposed to reclassify 340 ha surrounding Wolf Lake from Forest Reserve to General Use. They claim this will encourage mining investment. However, this will permanently remove the park option and may allow logging in the future.
Who are we?
The Wolf Lake Coalition represents businesses and organizations who support the Wolf Lake Forest Reserve and its inclusion within the Chiniguchi Waterway Provincial Park.
Coalition Members
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