Web Sites
The Forest Research Partnership 
The Forest Research Partnership is to identify, develop and implement ecological sustainable and scientifically defensible leading edge forestry practices required to maintain and enhance an ecological viable supply of quality fibre to Tembec mills, and to communities those mills support, over the long-term.
FPInnovations - Forintek Division 
Forintek Division is an international Research Institute organization and is committed to the ongoing prosperity of the Canadian wood products sector. It delivers technological solutions, conducts market and economic studies, plays a key role in the development of building codes and standards, and provides training services related to many aspects of manufacturing.
Find Organizations to Help you with your Planting Project 
The Trees Ontario Foundation has a web-based search engine to assist landowners seeking tree planting services in their area. This search engine allows users to search for local agencies that provide tree seedlings, planting information and planting services by using key words and interactive maps.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Forestry Section of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for the development of forest policies that prevent the introduction and spread of regulated pests into Canada. This is achieved through the development and refinement of policy directives and import requirements targeting the control of known and newly discovered invasive pests and their related commodity pathways of introduction.
Conservation Ontario
Conservation Ontario is a network of 36 conservation authorities (CAs) across Ontario. Conservation authorities are community-based environmental organizations dedicated to conserving, restoring, developing and managing natural resources on a watershed basis.
Eastern Ontario Model Forest
The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) is a group of dedicated people working together to sustain and ensure the health of the forests of eastern Ontario. Through a variety of projects, the EOMF is encouraging the adoption and implementation of sustainable forestry principles and practices by landowners and other forest stakeholders.
Ducks Unlimited
Founded in 1938, Ducks Unlimited Canada is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands for the benefit of North America's waterfowl, wildlife and people. To date Ducks Unlimited has secured and protected more than 18-million acres of habitat, established nearly 6,000 projects and is formally recognized as the nation's most trusted and respected conservation organization.
Ontario Nature
Ontario Nature (FON) protects Ontario's nature through research, education and conservation. FON works to conserve woodlands, wetlands and wildlife, and preserves essential habitat through its own system of nature reserves. FON's Southern Ontario Woodlands Project promotes communication and information exchange about woodland issues in southern Ontario.
Forest Gene Conservation Association
The Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) is a not-for-profit corporation of government and non-government organizations and individuals. The FGCA promotes the maintenance and restoration of the genetic diversity of Ontario's native woody plant species. The FGCA has initiated Ontario's Natural Selections, a seed and stock certification program, to help ensure that adapted seed sources are used in planting programs to ensure the long-term health of these forests.
Lake Abitibi Model Forest
The Lake Abitibi Model Forest is a partnership of stakeholders interested in ensuring the long-term health of the forest. The model forest is an advocate of leading edge forest management practices and research in the clay belt boreal forest.
LandOwner Resource Centre
The LandOwner Resource Centre (LRC) is a one-stop shop for accessible, knowledgeable, objective information about natural resource conservation and incentive programs. The LRC also functions as a call centre for special programs, serves walk-in clients and provides exhibit resources.
LUSTR Forest Renewal Co-op
LUSTR Forest Renewal Co-op is committed to becoming a leader in innovative research and development for the purpose of ensuring quality forest seedling and proper plantation establishment for the regeneration of tomorrow’s forests. Members include Sustainable Forest Licensees, individuals, allied suppliers, research organizations, universities and colleges from across Canada. Our work provides a greater understanding of the factors and processes involved in seedling development and stand establishment.
Natural Resources Canada (Canadian Forest Service)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is a federal government department specializing in the sustainable development and use of natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests and earth sciences.
Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
For more than 70 years, the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters (OFAH) has worked to ensure that present and future generations can enjoy the province's lakes, streams, forests and wildlife. With continued support, the OFHA will remain the province's leading conservation organization and a guiding force in promoting the wise use of Ontario's fish and wildlife.
Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace Association
The Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace Association (OFSWA) is a strategic partner in Ontario's occupational health and safety system. It provides training, consultation and related services to the forest industry, with a focus on the elimination of workplace illness and injury.
Ontario Forestry Association
The Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) raises awareness and understanding of forestry and is committed to developing forest stewardship. The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP), Ontario Envirothon and Focus on Forests (FOF) are a few the OFA's programs. Forest stewardship awareness is achieved through delivery of the MFTIP and by providing landowner resources. FOF and Envirothon increase understanding of forest stewardship through hands-on learning programs designed for students of all ages.
Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association
The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) was formed in 1966 and has members in 11 districts across the province. A provincial executive committee oversees five provincial program committees - finance, marketing and promotion, membership/communication, quality assurance and research and technology transfer. OMSPA is a member of the North American Maple Syrup Council.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
The purpose of the Ministry of Natural Resources is to provide opportunities for resource development and outdoor recreation for the continuous economic and social benefit of the people of Ontario; and to administer, protect and conserve public lands and waters. The ministry's programs are concerned with the use of the physical resources of land, water, trees, fish, animals and certain minerals for resource utilization and recreation.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The vision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) is "Ontario - an innovative world leader in responsible, sustainable and environmentally sound agriculture, food and rural development." The ministry plays a key role in bringing a strong agricultural and rural perspective to provincial policies. OMAF also works with other ministries to resolve local economic issues and assists rural communities in retaining and attracting business.
Ontario Professional Foresters Association
The Ontario Professional Foresters Association is responsible for the regulation of the practice of professional forestry in Ontario so that the public interest may be served and protected. Anyone practising professional forestry in Ontario must be a member of this association.
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Ontario Stewardship
Based in the southern part of the province, Ontario Stewardship links landowners, land interest groups and agencies with funding, information and expertise to encourage the best land stewardship practices on private land.
Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund
The Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund provides financial and technical assistance to wetland landowners, and have experienced regional field staff who work directly and respectfully with landowners to develop habitat conservation projects on their lands. We are at your service!
Ontario Woodlot Association
The Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) is a non-government and non-profit organization, with a network of regional chapters located across the province. OWA brings woodlot owners together to share ideas and learn about forest management. We promote sustainable practices in private forests to ensure that these forests remain viable for future generations.
Stewardship Canada Portal
The Stewardship Canada Portal is being developed to support a stewardship knowledge network (in response to the premise that information is essential to good stewardship). The Internet portal provides a simple entry point to access information, resources and contacts specifically related to stewardship.
Stewardship Network of Ontario
The Stewardship Network for Ontario provides a forum for organizations that represent stewards to collaborate in ways that make them more efficient in fostering sustainability.
Trees Ontario Foundation
The Trees Ontario Foundation (TOF) is in the process of revitalizing Ontario's tree-planting efforts on private land through the development of an unprecedented partnership between all organizations with an interest in replenishing Ontario's private land forests. Why not visit their Web site and learn more about TOF’s new partnership with Natural Resources Canada. A partnership, that will provide landowners with financial incentives and technical assistance, to establish trees on their property under the Forest 20/20 program.
Wildlife Habitat Canada
Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) is a national, non-profit, conservation organization established in 1984. WHC works through partnerships with communities, landowners, governments, non-government organizations and industry to find effective solutions to complex environmental problems facing wildlife habitat.
Woodlots Canada
The Woodlots Canada Web site is a Model Forest Network and partners initiative. This national Web site aims to connect provincial woodlot organizations, woodlot owners, and woodlot support agencies by providing a medium (a website) as a one-stop "porthole" for communications.
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