Developing Forest
Conservation By-laws


Ontarians are becoming increasingly more aware of the importance of maintaining our forests. This focus on protecting our natural landscape, combined with an improved legislative environment (Municipal Act, 2001) has resulted in greater municipal interest in forest conservation bylaws. Here are three on-line documents that will be helpful to anyone interested in developing such bylaws.

Information for Successful Forest Conservation Bylaws ;

Guide to Developing a Forest Conservation Bylaw ; and

A Forest Conservation Bylaw Template

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