The Ontario Woodlot Association is a non-profit organization with a network of regional chapters located across the province. The OWA brings woodlot owners together to share ideas and learn about forest management. We promote sustainable forestry practices in private forests to ensure the viability of these forests for future generations.
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 Employment Opportunity – Executive Director, Ontario Woodlot Association
The Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) is a not-for-profit grassroots organization made up of about 1600 members who own and/or manage woodlots throughout Ontario. Private landowners have a key role to play to ensure that sustainably managed forests remain a part of Ontario’s future landscape. The OWA has a requirement for an Executive Director to direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of the association; provide support to the Board of Directors; seek out new partnership initiatives; provide support to the membership; and develop and market the association. Details
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Ontario Woodlot Association AG Meeting & Conference – March 23, 2013, Acton ON
The OWA conference is one of those “don’t miss events” for woodlot owners and this year’s event promises to continue in that great tradition and will provide woodlot owners with a great opportunity to learn more about the issues and ongoing initiatives relating to the ownership and management of Ontario’s private forests. Details |
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Regenerating Red Oak and other Mid-Tolerant Tree Species: A Follow-Up
Red oak, basswood, yellow birch and hickory are tree species have something in common: they are all intermediate or mid-tolerant to shade, which means that they are adapted to regenerate and grow in partial to full light conditions. This presents a regeneration challenge for single tree selection management, which is designed to create the ideal conditions for the regeneration and growth of shade-tolerant trees such as sugar maple, American beech and hemlock. Details |
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The Forest Glows at Night
Working with woodlot owners for well over two decades I have been asked a number of off-beat questions about trees, management practices and forests in general. However, I have to admit, one of the strangest calls that I have ever received was on a hot Friday afternoon this past August. The caller was inquiring about a tree stump that glowed in the dark. Details |
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Using Frilling or Girdling as a Technique
of Tending
Frilling and girdling is a form of manual tending, with the purpose of slowly killing standing trees that are impeding the growth of crop trees in your plantation. This method of tending is generally used to control larger diameter trees, and its effectiveness can be increased with the use of a herbicide. Details |
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Getting to Know the Trees in Your Woodlot
Your woodlot can be a long-term investment, and having some knowledge about how it works is an important part of being a successful woodlot manager. You should have a basic understanding of shade tolerance of various species, regeneration and what silvicultural practices to use in your woodlot. Details |
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Knowing Your Wetlands
Since European settlement, southern Ontario has lost over 65% of its original wetlands, and in some areas as much as 80% have been lost. Today it is home to about 25% of Canada’s wetlands and 6% of the world’s wetlands. It is estimated that there are 24–29 million hectares of wetlands in Ontario, or about 22–27% of the area of the province, with the majority of these wetlands found in northern Ontario. Details |
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Pruning for Grade
Pruning is the silvicultural treatment of cutting off live or dead branches or stubs from a standing tree. By removing these branches or stubs in the early stage of the tree’s growth, you provide the opportunity for the growing of clear wood around the knots. Species such as white pine is an ideal candidate for pruning. Details |
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Making Your Own Forestry
Measuring Tools
Making your own measuring tools is an affordable option for woodlot owners who only need to measure a few trees every once in a while and can't justify the expense of purchasing these specialty tools from a commercial supplier. This article features “homemade” forestry-related measuring devices and instructions on how to build and use them. Details |
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