General Articles

How to get TAX relief via the …
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program

How it works
Through the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP), landowners who get their property classified as ‘Managed Forest’ pay 25% of the municipal tax rate set for residential properties.
To participate, you must prepare and follow a 10-year Managed Forest Plan that details how you will manage your forest property responsibly.
The plan must be approved by a Managed Forest Plan Approver. These individuals are independent resource management consultants, certified by, but not employed by, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
You also need to submit a 5-year progress report and update your management plan every 10 years to stay in the program.

Full details are provided on the website link below;
https://www.ontario.ca/page/managed-forest-tax-incentive-program

The EASTERN ONTARIO MODEL FOREST website , in the Publications section
http://www.eomf.on.ca/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=244&Itemid=209
You will find articles of interest such as the ones listed below:
Caring for your Land Series Eastern Ontario Model Forest and Ontario Stewardship
Caring for your Land Series – Old Growth Forest Eastern Ontario Model Forest and Ontario Stewardship
Caring for your Land Series – Biodiversity Indicators for Woodland Owners Workshop Eastern Ontario Model Forest and Ontario Stewardship
Caring for your Land Series – Conifer Plantation Management Eastern Ontario Model Forest and Ontario Stewardship
Caring for your Land Series – How to Care for Your Ice Storm Damaged Trees Eastern Ontario Model Forest and Ontario Stewardship

Sustainable Management of Private Woodlands – Case Studies … by the … Huron Stewardship Council
http://smpw.huronstewardship.on.ca/

Ontario Woodlot Association– website, links below ,
http://www.ont-woodlot-assoc.org/info_pub_home.html … select the Extension Notes section for – More than 50 extension notes on various topics.
Fuelwood, the Environment and the 21st Century – a discussion paper that provides key information linking sustainable forestry practices, use of advanced wood burning technology and the implementation of good wood burning practices to cleaner air.
Silvicultural Guide to Managing Southern Ontario Forests Ontario Woodlot Association

MNR Forests Information
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Forests/ …. OMNR Background information on MNR forest management policy, law, and processes
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Forests/Publication/index.html .. OMNR Website has a A-Z listing of forests publications

Article on the early Forestry in South Western Ontario , including a map of The townships of southern Ontario (1817)

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Forests/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_179268.html
MNR – Ontario’s Forests Information Documents OMNR Available documents include forest related laws, invasive species and insects, and guides.

The Centre for Land and Water Stewardship – University of Guelph
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~claws/Home.html

ONTARIO Forest Research Institute
site link: ontario.ca/ofri
Copy of one of their “ Insights “ Newsletter

RED PINE Decline in Southern Ontario
Below are two research articlesé papers on the Red Pine decline in Southern Ontario. The article appeared in an edition of The Forestry Chronicle as well as a Research Note which was released in 2010. The latter also contains management recommendations.

Forest History Society of Ontario
http://www.ontarioforesthistory.ca
Below is the first published newsletter of the Forest History Society of Ontario
This newsletter has some interesting articles on early Forestry in Ontario as well as a number of links to other site for additional information.

Agroforestry: working trees for sequestering carbon
on agricultural lands