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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 Annual General Meeting & Woodlot Conference
You are invited to attend the Ontario Woodlot Association’s 19th AG meeting & woodlot conference being held on March 24, 2012 in Peterborough, ON. This year’s conference will feature topics (beech bark disease, invasive species, forest song birds, wood turtle, and much more) that are relevant to woodlot owners and managers from all walks of life. Details |
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Tree Planting Subsidies Available!
The 50 Million Tree Program is specifically designed to increase the number of trees being planted across southern Ontario by significantly reducing the cost to the landowner. Landowners wanting to plant one hectare or more can receive up to 75% in financial incentives for their planting projects. Details |
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Be a Savvy Landowner: Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Selling Standing Timber
All too often the phone call is made after it’s too late. Something has gone astray with their timber sale and the woodlot owner is now seeking information and assistance on how to resolve an issue. To avoid some of the common pitfalls of selling standing timber, it is important for the woodlot owner to do a little pre-planning before selling. Details |
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Fencerows: A Disappearing Habitat
It is not always the “in your face” type of alterations to our natural landscape, resulting from urban sprawl, that can dramatically affect wildlife populations. Over the past several decades, the changing agriculture climate (e.g., economics, the need for improved efficiencies, larger equipment, etc.) has resulted in a decline in the number of fencerows across southern Ontario. Details |
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Oil Spills in your Woodlot?
Vegetable-based biodegradable oils are not new; they first appeared in Europe in the mid-1980s and today are widely used by the forest industry across Europe. In fact, in some European counties, petroleum-based chainsaw oil has been banned. It wasn’t until a few years ago that biodegradable oils began appearing on a more regular basis in the North American market. Details |
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Scots pine in the restoration equation: Does it have a place?
Scots pine is an interesting, if not enigmatic species, with a long and storied history in southern Ontario. Once favoured among foresters, nurserymen and Christmas tree growers, the last 25 to 30 years have seen the popularity of Scots pine decline significantly. Details |
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Ash – a native genus facing a foreign threat
Ash is getting a lot of media buzz these days because of the threat of the emerald ash borer. How does this relate to your managing ash in your woodlot outside of the quarantined zoned areas of Ontario? Details |
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A Land Manager’s Guide to Conserving Habitat for Forest Birds in Southern Ontario – This document guides landowners on how to manage their woodlots for economical gain as well as improve and maintain their woodlot as habitat for a variety of forest birds and other wildlife. Details
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