Webinar: Wildland Fire Mitigation and Preparedness for Woodlot Owners

Now in its 39^th year, the Model Forest Winter Woodlot Conference (formerly the Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference) is a long-running educational event of the Model Forest, originally organized by OMAFRA and the MNR.

The conference was taken over by the Model Forest in 1996 and later by the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Chapter of the OWA, with invaluable support from local Stewardship Councils, Conservation Authorities and loyal sponsors over the years. The conference has evolved into an online webinar series on topics related to forestry, woodlot stewardship and wildlife.

Register to receive the Zoom link for each presentation you wish to attend. Links will be distributed in a reminder email 1-2 days prior to the presentation. Presentations may be subject to change.

Wildland Fire Mitigation and Preparedness for Woodlot Owners

In this practical and forward-looking session, Ken Cox will explore how woodlot owners can reduce their wildfire risk through proactive planning, FireSmart Canada principles, and sensible on-the-ground management. With a focus on the wildland–urban interface, where many private woodlots and rural homes meet forested landscapes, Ken will outline the steps landowners can take to better prepare for and mitigate the threat of wildland fire. Ken will also provide a high-level introduction to prescribed fire: when it is appropriate, how it contributes to ecosystem health, and how to engage the qualified professionals required to plan and safely conduct a burn. This presentation aims to empower woodlot owners with practical knowledge, resources, and pathways to reduce risk while stewarding healthier, more resilient forests.

Speaker: Ken Cox

About the Model Forest

The Model Forest is a not-for-profit, charitable organization working with government, landowners, industry, First Nations, non-government organizations and others to develop new ways to sustain and manage our forest resources. The Model Forest provides a unique forum where forest owners, managers, and users can forge partnerships, share their knowledge, and combine their expertise and resources.