Canadian Forest Services
The Canadian Forest Service (CFS) is a science-based policy organization within Natural Resources Canada, a Government of Canada department that helps shape the important contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy, society and environment.
http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/?lang=en

Fleming College
In Fleming’s two-year Forestry Technician program, you’ll acquire the right stuff to work effectively in natural resource management— from identifying trees to working with high-tech computers.
www.flemingc.on.ca/Full-time/ProgramDisplay.cfm?ProgramCode=FT

Focus on Forests
This website provides activities and information for a variety of
forest areas for all grade levels.
www.focusonforests.on.ca

Forests Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)
An overview of key facts about Ontario’s forests and sustainable management. The website also highlights a series of key forest-related laws and regulations.
http://ontariosforests.mnr.gov.on.ca/

Forest Stewardship Council
Discusses FSC forest product certification procedures and standards, that help consumers select products obtained from forests managed against a strict set of environmental and social standards.
http://www.fsccanada.org/

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Ontario Chapter
The mission of ISA is to enhance and promote the care and benefit of trees for present and future generations in Ontario through education, research and awareness
www.isaontario.com

Ministry of Natural Resources
This website has a lot of information on Ontario’s forests, complete with maps on the various forest regions, and information on how to sustain forests.
http://ontariosforests.mnr.gov.on.ca/sector.cfm?lang=EN

National Forestry Database Program
Includes a very detailed compendium of Canadian forestry statistics covering subjects such as wood supply, forest fires, forest insects, forest products, silviculture, forest management expenditures, revenue and economic profile, pest control product use, and forest inventory. http://nfdp.ccfm.org/index_e.php

Ontario Forest Industries Association
The OFIA is a provincial trade association representing member companies that are responsible stewards of between 70 to 80 percent of Crown managed timber in Ontario.
www.ofia.com

Ontario Forestry Association
The Ontario Forestry Association is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of all aspects of Ontario's forests, and to develop commitment to stewardship of forest ecosystems. The OFA is the parent organization for Ontario Envirothon. The OFA has been involved in public education around forestry and environmental issues since the 1940s.
www.oforest.on.ca

Ontario Professional Foresters Association
The OPFA is responsible for the regulation of the practice of professional forestry in Ontario and to govern its members in accordance with the Ontario Professional Foresters Act 2000, the regulations and the By-laws in order that the public interest may be served and protected. It is a member based, non-profit, non-political organization with approximately 1000 Registered Professional Foresters from all levels of government, industry and education.
www.opfa.ca

Ontario Stewardship
The Ontario Stewardship Website is provides information on resource and property needs. This site also provides a lot of information on stewardship. The Ontario Stewardship program also has a lot of information on tree planting and wetland creation.
www.ontariostewardship.org

Ontario Trees and Shrubs
The main body of this site consists of descriptions and photographs of numerous species of trees & shrubs. You can look up trees & shrubs by common name or Latin name, family, habitat, edible & poisonous plants, or by leaf type. Also by whether the plant is a tree, shrub, sub-shrub or vine. There are also lists of alien and native species.
http://ontariotrees.com/index.php

Ontario Woodlot Association
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.
http://www.ont-woodlot-assoc.org

Studying Tree Rings
A great resource for teachers for planning lessons for students about dendrochronology. Contains step-by-step methods of obtaining tree rings and studying the age of trees. Includes student and teacher handouts.
http://www.climatechangenorth.ca/section-LP/LP_28_HI_M_nancy.html

Sustainable Forest Management in Canada
Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
Includes information about sustainable forest management, Canada’s boreal forest, the role of Aboriginal People in sustainable forest management, third-party certification, land-use planning, and harvesting practices. Also includes publications and fact sheets about the abovementioned topics.
http://www.sfmcanada.org/english/map.asp

Trees Ontario Foundation
The mandate of Trees Ontario Foundation is to increase and promote the management of the forest landscape of Ontario’s private and public lands by working in co-operation with government, associations, and sponsors.
www.treesontario.on.ca

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