Location - the Kawartha Chapter comprises the region primarily west of Peterborough, north to Minden and south and west into the Region of Durham. This is a uniquely diverse geographic area – it encompasses the Oak Ridges Moraine to the south, rich farm land throughout the central portion of this region, and the Kawartha Lakes. To the north of the Kawartha Lakes, one enters the limestone shield and finally the granite shield areas. Although woodlots in the south are within easy distance of a road, our northern woodlands can be remote – frequently accessible only by a long hike, ATV or 4-wheel drive, and occasionally by canoe or air.

The woodlands of this region reflect the diversity of the geography. High value upland hardwood woodlots can be present throughout, but are most common in the south. Many conifer plantations are present as a result of the Ministry of Natural Resource’s Woodland Improvement Program of the 1970’s and 80’s, when 100,00-150,000 seedlings were planted annually in each county. Cedar and other lowland woodlands are very common. 

Membership - the Kawartha Chapter was formed in 1993, with a current membership of about 100.

The majority of chapter members reside or own woodlands within easy commuting distance of Lindsay, where the board of directors meets on 4-5 occasions annually. Many woodland owners within our region live in the Greater Toronto area, or beyond. Management issues and landowner concerns are many and varied – all can benefit greatly from the information services and landowner events provided by our Chapter, whether or not they are members.

Membership advantages and activities - from the earliest years, the Kawartha Chapter has promoted sustainable forest activities and provided educational opportunities for its members, as well as the woodland community at large. In conjunction with local Stewardship Councils and other partners we are a significant partner with:

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The Kawartha Chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association

Tree identification is key in doing an inventory of your woodlot.  A local forest consultant provides their expertise in explaining the differences between the various native poplar species found in the Kawartha area.

Landowners meet to discuss and share information on managing eastern white cedar.

The use of small-scale logging equipment that leave a "lighter footprint" in the forest is becoming more popular amongst owners of small woodlots.

Our local workshops are an important venue for woodlot owners to meet to exchange and share information and ideas on all aspect of managing your woodlot.

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	For more information on membership in the Kawartha Chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association.
	For a list of woodlot related workshops and events happening across Ontario.

Members enjoy an annual general meeting, usually in mid spring, featuring indoor and outdoor activities. Depending on the interests and requests of members, we organize 3-4 free ½ day forestry tours and workshops each year, with many topics to choose from: basic forest management (e.g. crop tree management, harvesting, forest health), tree species identification, proper tree felling and chain saw operation safety, invasive species in our woodlands, seed collection, wildlife habitat enhancement, trespassing issues, and many others. We have representation on local Stewardship Councils, and can therefore influence and contribute to forestry activities from another perspective.

As with other non-profit organizations, we depend on the active participation of qualified volunteer members. If you own a woodland or forestry related business, we encourage new members at large, hope you will attend one of more of our several events (whether or not you are a member) and, should time permit, consider a more active involvement on our board of directors.

The annual Lindsay Woodlot Conference, held the 3rd Thursday of February; The early development of A Landowner’s Guide to Selling Standing Timber.