Province Cuts Funding for Forest Access Roads

The provincial government is cutting the amount of money available to build and maintain forest access roads in northern Ontario.

The Ontario Forest Industries Association says it found out about the cut earlier this month.

Scott Jackson is a spokesperson for the OFIA and says the budget has been cut by 36 percent.

Jackson claims the Ministry of Northern Development of Mines and Forestry knew about the cut back in January but failed to inform anyone it would be taking place.