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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We invite you to join over 1,300 other woodlot owners in Ontario - to share your ideas and join in on a "hands on" experience to learn more about managing your woodlot. Join the OWA.
Forest Services Directory for Landowners
There is no easier way to find
the help that you need to better manage your woodlot.
Visit the OWA’s Forest
Services Directory at www.ontariowoodlot.com
to find lists of forest consultants,
tree markers, loggers, saw mills, tree nurseries, and many more.
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 Forest Mushrooms: Part I – Mushroom Basics
This article is the first of a series of three articles on forest mushrooms. Topics covered in the series include mushroom anatomy, life cycle, habitat and key identification features of some of Ontario’s common forest mushrooms. Details
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“Our Forests – An Important Piece of our Natural Landscape” Woodlot Conference
Mark March 8th, 2008 on your calendar and plan to attend the Ontario Woodlot Association's AG meeting and woodlot conference. The conference will feature topics that are relevant to woodlot owners and managers from all walks of life. Topics include woodlot tax planning, wetland management, managing for a healthy woodlot by taking a look at the bigger picture, not just trying to manage your woodlot for one bug at a time, and managing for species at risk. As always, guests welcome… so bring a friend! Details
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Constructing a Biltmore Stick
A Biltmore stick is a very simple tool that uses geometry to measure the diameter of a tree. Woodlot owners and forest consultants have used the Biltmore stick since the early 1900s as a fast and convenient way to estimate tree diameters. Details
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Finally… A Woodlot Marketplace!
Are you selling standing timber? Looking for a used chainsaw? Perhaps you want to trade your small tractor for a bigger one? Then you will want to visit the Ontario Woodlot Association's newly launched Woodlot Marketplace! FREE classified ads to help you find, buy, sell or trade forest related products. Details
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Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program Updates (November 2007)
Recent enhancements to the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program have resulted in an improved property tax environment that will reward Ontario’s woodlot owners for their stewardship initiatives. For ongoing updates on the MFTIP program read on. Details |
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