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 1,800 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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 Woodlot Conference “Our Forests - Managing Wisely Today for Tomorrow”
This year’s conference will feature topics that are relevant to woodlot owners 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. Details
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Allowing Crop Trees Room to Grow in Young Hardwood Stands
Crop tree release is a management tool that woodlot owners may use in young, even-aged hardwood stands. When released, most young hardwoods will respond favourably by developing quicker and attaining a larger diameter size at maturity. Details |
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Controlling Invasive Woodland Plants
The new publication The Landowners Guide to Controlling Invasive Woodland Plants will assist landowners in their fight again invasive plants. The guide provides information on the ecology and control methods of Ontario's most common terrestrial invasive plants. Details |
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Working Safely in the Woodlot: Chainsaw Safety
Many chainsaw accidents occur when the operator becomes too comfortable and secure when using this piece of equipment. To prevent an accident here are some simple and effective tips a woodlot owner should adopt when using a chainsaw. Details |
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Fuelwood, the Environment and the 21st Century – read how sustainable forestry practices, use of advanced wood burning technology and the implementation of good wood burning practices will provide Ontarian’s with cleaner air. Details |
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Woodlland Plants: Red, White and Blue (Berries)
Red, white and blue are the colours of three berries that are easily identified and likely to be found in woodlands starting in late summer and early autumn. They are from herbaceous plants known as red baneberry, white baneberry, and blue cohosh. 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 in the United States have used the Biltmore stick since the early 1900s as a fast and vonvenient way to estimate tree diameter. Details |
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A Landowner’s Guide to Careful Logging
Most woodlot owners are not forestry or logging experts, yet they are often involved in harvesting activities. This guide offers a clear, practical overview of careful logging practices, both for the novice and professional logger. Topics covered in the guide include: planning for harvest operations, stream crossings, working around water, access roads, log landings, skid trails, logging operations and post-harvest operations. Details
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Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program Updates
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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