Forests Ontario

Our very own Elizabeth Celanowicz co-authored a new article in Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada's The Forestry Chronicle that outlines a spatially-explicit approach to validating afforestation data in Ontario, Canada. Haven't read it yet? Check it out here: http://ow.ly/Nh8H50EA3qs

We're looking forward to @fonom_info's Conference, GoNorth, and are pleased to be an event sponsor. Check out the program for this free event coming up on May 18th - no registration required! http://ow.ly/Ch1650EA2Db

A new forest will clean the air, invite wildlife, reduce erosion, add beauty and sequester carbon. But did you know that your new forest can also substantially lower your tax bill? Learn more about Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program: http://ow.ly/odbr50EA1Uz

Last call for entries to our photo contest! Send us your best photos that showcase Ontario's natural beauty and our forests. The winning photo will be published in Our Forest magazine's summer edition. How to submit your photos: http://ow.ly/IE6l50Ewp6V

Thanks to our Ontario Envirothon sponsors!

A real tree is the environmental choice this holiday season. These trees soak up carbon and aren't left to landfills come January! Buy your locally grown tree and wreath on our website and enjoy safe, contact-free pickup December 4-6. Learn more: http://ow.ly/A6GX50Cme6p

There are lots of reasons to shop local this holiday season! Choose an all natural, White Cedar wreath from our online shop and pick it up contact-free. Learn more about the benefits of choosing real holiday decor our blog: http://ow.ly/l6Mn50Csmvm

Thanks to one of our 50 Million Tree Program landowners for putting together this informational video about the benefits of planting trees on farmland! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86RwmQY28MI&t=1s

We're thrilled to be planting 2,625 trees on behalf of TreesCO2 as part of their #StepUp4Trees challenge, supported by Mackenzie Investments and @grandtrees.Trees Learn more about their goal of planting 1000 trees for every global youth: https://www.treesco2.com/

Welcome back to #TreeIDTuesday! Let's study for #TreeBee2020 by identifying this species: non-native to Canada, with seed pods that resemble green beans and heart shaped leaves - what could it be? P.S. tomorrow is the last day to register for Tree Bee: http://ow.ly/6aYZ50Cm6t6

The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program is an excellent way to give back to the environment, and lower your tax bill, by having a well-managed forest on your property! Learn more about the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry program here: http://ow.ly/nbA150zuyhH

Attention York Region (The Regional Municipality of York), York Region District School Board, & York Catholic District School Board teachers! There are just 2 days left to register for #TreeBee2020. Study with online resources and compete in a virtual, in-class Tree Bee event for grades 4-6! Sign up here: http://ow.ly/DccZ50Cm5E9

Forests Ontario's Annual Holiday Tree Sale is here! Make the environmentally-friendly choice this year by selecting a real holiday tree. These trees help to sequester carbon, and your purchase supports local farmers. Shop online and pickup contact-free: http://ow.ly/YKed50ClLoO

Been a while since you've read a map? Brush up on your skills with our newest lesson plan, suited for grade 9 students, that teaches orienteering and reading a map with a compass! Thanks to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund for making this possible! http://ow.ly/B7iD50C4fdj Ontario Envirothon OAGEE Science Teachers' Association of Ontario EcoSchools Canada Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO) Scouts Canada Girl Guides of Canada 4-H Ontario

Check out the latest Ontario Envirothon webinar, Balancing Natural Resources & Conservation Work, on our YouTube channel! Ian Fife of Birds Canada discusses how we can maintain a sustainable forest industry that is suitable for forest birds. https://youtu.be/Rij0h7RvdfU

In a world rich with mapping technologies, using a map and compass is still a relevant skill. Head outside and learn about orienteering with our lesson plan, Set Your Course! Thanks to @BassProShops & @Cabelas Outdoor Fund for making this possible. http://ow.ly/Ga2n50CkoPu

To help you study for #TreeBee, take a shot at our #TreeIDTuesday! Can you identify which species has these tightly spiraled clusters of needles, small cones, and sheds its needles each year (unlike most conifers)? Stay tuned for the answer! Photo courtesy of iNaturalist.org

Calling all grades 4-6 York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) classes! Put your skills to the test during #TreeBee. Study with online resources and compete in a virtual, in-class Tree Bee event. Teachers, registration opens today! Sign up here: http://ow.ly/mkFd50C2EcA York Region District School Board York Catholic District School Board

Forests Ontario has orchestrated the planting of more than 34 million trees, and all of these trees took an incredible journey. Dive into the secret world of seed collectors in our most recent blog post. To learn more, be sure to check out the Forest Gene Conservation Association! http://ow.ly/jyte50C1hca

Curious to learn more about the Heritage Trees in and around 'The Maple City'? Learn more about these culturally and historically significant #trees from @CTVWindsor: http://ow.ly/3PCr50C1gJe

Exciting news from Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve on the acquisition of a hardwood sawmill from Rayonier Advanced Materials. Congrats to Malcolm Cockwell, Managing Director of Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve and Vice President of Forests Ontario's Board of Directors! Read more from The Working Forest newspaper: http://ow.ly/3jD550C0Qta

How do natural resources and conservation work together? Join Ian Fife of Birds Canada on November 3rd for the next #ONEnvirothon webinar to find out more about how both help to protect our bird populations. Register here: http://ow.ly/Lvp750BOHAc

We're thrilled to be able to support #treeplanting across Ontario! Read more about a recent planting at Harold Town Conservation Area from PtboCanada: http://ow.ly/fGBp50BYJjc

It’s peaceful to look up and stand there...It’s all you can see: The canopy, and the sky showing through. It really is beautiful. That’s its value. Read more about one of our Heritage Trees, a Sugar Maple in Waterloo, here: http://ow.ly/d9Py50BXtYj

Have you heard about the partnership between Highway of Heroes Living Tribute and Forest Ontario's 50 Million Tree Program? We're planting trees to build a living, green tribute along Highway 401. If you live within 30km of the highway, you may eligible to participate! http://ow.ly/uHYa50BWgjz

Have you been admiring the foliage in your neighbourhood lately? If you have, why not contribute to it for future generations? As one of our Planting Delivery Agents, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, points out - fall is the perfect time to plan for spring tree planting! http://ow.ly/Pqp250BUT2n

We had a great time at the Ferguson Tree Nursery field tour this week! Thank you for having us, and another big congratulations to Ed Patchell on his retirement from everyone at Forests Ontario!

Recently, we hosted a Reconciliation Community Tree Plant that honoured the intersection between forest restoration and reconciliation. 150 trees were planted. Read more on our blog: https://www.forestsontario.ca//reconciliation-community-t/ Thanks to our partners Kayanase, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Grand River Employment and Training. Thanks also to the founding sponsor of the Reconciliation Community Tree plant Program, TD, and thanks to Enbridge Gas and Rogers for making this event possible!

Our Planting Delivery Agents are a great source of information if you have questions about the benefits of tree planting, how to maintain your forest, or the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program! Visit Credit Valley Conservation forestry experts at TSC Orangeville on Saturday, October 17: http://ow.ly/cPv250BThBl