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Mechanical Site Preparation. Operations
Nedaak also oversees the harvest operations by area—they were the first FMP to have
completing spot checks on the harvesting to ensure “moosification” within the caribou zone.
compliance with the conditions within the Forest
Management Plan. In September, 2021, Nedaak was selected to
receive the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
“The priorities of our 7 First Nations guide our Business Award for the “6-10+ Years in Operation”
operations in terms of protection of values, category at the 30th Annual NADF Awards. The
provision of economic benefits to our communities recognition reflects Nedaak’s success not only to
and employment opportunities,” says Hoffman. its communities, but also within the forestry sector.
“During the development of the 2021-31 FMP, “We have been successful for almost 10 years, are
there were concerns regarding the drop in able to provide employment opportunities to local
moose populations and the emphasis in caribou First Nation people and are being recognized for our
management.” efforts in the forestry field,” says Hoffman.
Nedaak was able to provide ways to encourage “I believe we were chosen for this recognition
moose habitat within the caribou management as we have been managing the Kenogami
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