Ontario Woodlot Association
16th Annual General Meeting and Woodlot Conference
Our Forests — Our Commitment to Stewardship

Plan to attend the Ontario Woodlot Association’s 16th Annual General Meeting and Woodlot Conference, Our Forests – Our Commitment to Stewardship, to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009, in Acton, ON.

Conference Details
This year’s conference will feature topics that are relevant to woodlot owners and managers from all walks of life.  We’ve invited presenters who will capture your imagination and provide you with a range of information about managing your woodlot. 
Here are some of the topics that will be featured at this year’s event.
* Group selection-harvest systems to manage mid-tolerant tree species such as red oak, basswood, and ash. (Ken Elliott, Forestry Specialist, Ministry of Natural Resources).
* Woodland amphibians and vernal pools… an integral part of our woodlots. (Speaker to be announced).
* Ontario woodlots under a changing global climate. (Sean Thomas, Canada Research Chair, Forests & Environmental Change, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto).
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Invasive, non-native plant species that are impacting our woodlots. (Mark Richardson, Conservation Partnerships and Programs, Environment Canada).

* Managing for wildlife… a look at cavity trees and forest raptors found in many of our woodlots. (Dawn Burke, Carolinian Ecologist, Ministry of Natural Resources).

Silent Auction – the auction will provide you with a chance to bid on an array of wood products, forest products, books about trees and other forest related items.  Show your support for your association and local chapter by taking part in the silent auction.
When: Saturday, March 28, 2009
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 15 Wright Avenue, Acton, ON
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Advance registration is required: To take advantage of the “early bird” registration rates (rates TBA), you must register and pay in advance by cheque, Visa or Mastercard prior to March 2, 2009.  Your registration fee includes lunch.

After March 2, 2009, the conference registration fees will increase. Registration closes on March 20, 2009.

To register or to get more information, please call Rhonda at 1-888-791-1103 ext. #221.
As always, guests are welcome - so bring a friend! 
Supporters of this year's conference include:
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