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Reference Material
Forest Management
Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) (Revised January 2006) - Sources 5,6, and 8
The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program is a voluntary program that provides a reduction in property taxes to landowners who have an approved managed forest plan and agrees to be good stewards of their property. This guide provides the eligibility criteria of the program and provides landowners with a sample template of a management plan for their woodlot. This publication is also available on-line – see the Useful Links & On-line Publications page. (11-pages)
A Guide to Stewardship Planning for Natural Areas Source - 5, 6 & 8
This is an excellent starter guide for landowners who want to prepare a stewardship plan for their property. The guide contains a user-friendly template with a step-by-step explanation about how to develop a management plan. This publication is also available on-line - see the Useful Links & On-line Publications (This guide is under development and is not currently available)
A True Picture - Taking Inventory of Your Woodlot Source - 1 & 4
This guide contains two case studies to lead the landowner through the process of planning and conducting a forest inventory. It provides information about the tools required and the techniques used to prepare a forest inventory. The guide contains all the necessary information that you need to make sound management decisions. This publication is also available on-line - see the Useful Links & On-line Publications page. (40 pages)
Creative Conservation, A Handbook for Ontario Land Trusts Source - 2 & 9
Are you looking for information on establishing a land trust? This guide provides you with advice about how to effectively establish and manage a land trust in Ontario. Topics include: legal aspects, building community support, setting priorities, land acquisition and land stewardship. (171 pages)
Code of Forestry Practice (Eastern Ontario Model Forest) Source - 1
This voluntary code is designed for landowners, wood operators and resource professionals. The code discusses the principles of sustainable management, management planning standards and forest operation standards. (61 pages)
Landowner Extension Notes Source - 4
The LandOwner Resource Centre, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, has developed more than 50 extension notes about topics such as: forests, agroforestry, pests, water and wetlands, property management and wildlife. These extension notes are also available on-line - see the Useful Links and On-line Publications page.
Logging Damage: The Problems and Practical Solutions - Report No. 117 Source - 7
This report is for resource managers and landowners who are planning harvesting activities. It provides an excellent overview of three different papers written about the impacts of logging damage and provides useful and practical recommendations for lessening damage while carrying out harvesting operations. (68 pages)
Making Cents out of Forest Inventories - A Guide for Small Woodlot Owners
Source - 4
An inventory acquaints the owner with the characteristics of their woodlot and helps them to plan how to protect, manage and use it. This guide outlines the type of inventory information that you need to collect to effectively manage your woodlot. It also explains the different techniques that can be used to collect woodlot information. (32 pages)
Making Your Woodland Pay
Financial Aspects of Property Management Source - 3 & 4
This booklet can help answer some of those difficult and confusing land ownership and taxation questions. It promotes the idea that there is more to gain from a well-run woodlot than a simple tax break. Topics covered include: developing a business plan, tax issues for woodlot owners, a legal profile of a business and basic property rights. (26 pages)
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Private Land Code of Forestry Practices (Ontario Woodlot Association) Source - 8
Developed by woodlot owners, the code promotes environmentally and financially sustainable operations within the framework of the woodlot owner's objectives. The code provides general guidance to landowners on how to develop a management plan that allows for forest product extraction, while minimizing impacts on the environment and maintaining forest values. This publication is also available on-line - see the Useful Links & On-line Publications. (4 pages)
Taking Stock: Preparing an Inventory of Your Woodland Source - 4,6, & 9
Good management decisions are based on sound inventory information. Preparing an inventory for your woodlot is an important step in the process of making the right management decisions. This guide leads landowners through the process of preparing an inventory for their woodlot. This information will form an essential part of their management plan. (46 pages)
Understanding the Financial Costs and Benefits of Private Woodlot Management - Financial Aspects of Property Management (Vol. 2) Source - 3 & 4
This booklet was written for landowners and forest managers who have some woodlot management experience and financial analysis knowledge. It provides information about how to conduct a financial analysis of woodlot management activities and features several case studies. It is a supplement to the publication Making Your Woodland Pay. (36 pages)
Wood-Take a Stand and Make it Better Source - 4 & 6
This guide provides landowners with an overview of the general concepts of woodlot management. Topics include: developing a plan, general management practices, estimating standing timber, how to market your timber, wildlife considerations and specialty crops. (45 pages)
Top
Forest Management
Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) (Revised January 2006) - Sources 5,6, and 8
The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program is a voluntary program that provides a reduction in property taxes to landowners who have an approved managed forest plan and agrees to be good stewards of their property. This guide provides the eligibility criteria of the program and provides landowners with a sample template of a management plan for their woodlot. This publication is also available on-line – see the Useful Links & On-line Publications page. (11-pages)
A Guide to Stewardship Planning for Natural Areas Source - 5, 6 & 8
This is an excellent starter guide for landowners who want to prepare a stewardship plan for their property. The guide contains a user-friendly template with a step-by-step explanation about how to develop a management plan. This publication is also available on-line - see the Useful Links & On-line Publications (This guide is under development and is not currently available)
A True Picture - Taking Inventory of Your Woodlot Source - 1 & 4
This guide contains two case studies to lead the landowner through the process of planning and conducting a forest inventory. It provides information about the tools required and the techniques used to prepare a forest inventory. The guide contains all the necessary information that you need to make sound management decisions. This publication is also available on-line - see the Useful Links & On-line Publications page. (40 pages)
Creative Conservation, A Handbook for Ontario Land Trusts Source - 2 & 9
Are you looking for information on establishing a land trust? This guide provides you with advice about how to effectively establish and manage a land trust in Ontario. Topics include: legal aspects, building community support, setting priorities, land acquisition and land stewardship. (171 pages)
Code of Forestry Practice (Eastern Ontario Model Forest) Source - 1
This voluntary code is designed for landowners, wood operators and resource professionals. The code discusses the principles of sustainable management, management planning standards and forest operation standards. (61 pages)
Landowner Extension Notes Source - 4
The LandOwner Resource Centre, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, has developed more than 50 extension notes about topics such as: forests, agroforestry, pests, water and wetlands, property management and wildlife. These extension notes are also available on-line - see the Useful Links and On-line Publications page.
Logging Damage: The Problems and Practical Solutions - Report No. 117 Source - 7
This report is for resource managers and landowners who are planning harvesting activities. It provides an excellent overview of three different papers written about the impacts of logging damage and provides useful and practical recommendations for lessening damage while carrying out harvesting operations. (68 pages)
Making Cents out of Forest Inventories - A Guide for Small Woodlot Owners
Source - 4
An inventory acquaints the owner with the characteristics of their woodlot and helps them to plan how to protect, manage and use it. This guide outlines the type of inventory information that you need to collect to effectively manage your woodlot. It also explains the different techniques that can be used to collect woodlot information. (32 pages)
Making Your Woodland Pay
Financial Aspects of Property Management Source - 3 & 4
This booklet can help answer some of those difficult and confusing land ownership and taxation questions. It promotes the idea that there is more to gain from a well-run woodlot than a simple tax break. Topics covered include: developing a business plan, tax issues for woodlot owners, a legal profile of a business and basic property rights. (26 pages)
Top
Private Land Code of Forestry Practices (Ontario Woodlot Association) Source - 8
Developed by woodlot owners, the code promotes environmentally and financially sustainable operations within the framework of the woodlot owner's objectives. The code provides general guidance to landowners on how to develop a management plan that allows for forest product extraction, while minimizing impacts on the environment and maintaining forest values. This publication is also available on-line - see the Useful Links & On-line Publications. (4 pages)
Taking Stock: Preparing an Inventory of Your Woodland Source - 4,6, & 9
Good management decisions are based on sound inventory information. Preparing an inventory for your woodlot is an important step in the process of making the right management decisions. This guide leads landowners through the process of preparing an inventory for their woodlot. This information will form an essential part of their management plan. (46 pages)
Understanding the Financial Costs and Benefits of Private Woodlot Management - Financial Aspects of Property Management (Vol. 2) Source - 3 & 4
This booklet was written for landowners and forest managers who have some woodlot management experience and financial analysis knowledge. It provides information about how to conduct a financial analysis of woodlot management activities and features several case studies. It is a supplement to the publication Making Your Woodland Pay. (36 pages)
Wood-Take a Stand and Make it Better Source - 4 & 6
This guide provides landowners with an overview of the general concepts of woodlot management. Topics include: developing a plan, general management practices, estimating standing timber, how to market your timber, wildlife considerations and specialty crops. (45 pages)
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