Forestry FAQ's

Through the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, landowners who have their property classified as 'Managed Forest' save up to 75% of your land taxes (excluding residences). 

What we Do

Conduct an Educational Site Visit

Complete & submit your plan to the Ministry of Natural Resources

Send you the successful submission Email 

Mail you a physical, bound copy of your plan 

For more information click below.

It's an investment. Thinning removes approximately 30% of the density of your woodlot, usually targeting poor quality and unhealthy trees for removal.  The better quality trees are retained and allowed to grow and develop. The first thinning usually removes every fourth row plus poor quality trees in the remaining three rows. 

Subsequent thinnings occur approximately every ten-years, retaining the best quality trees, maximizing stand economics and quality with each thinning. 

More on the benefits of management:

Unfortunately at this point in time, White Ash trees are no longer profitable due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. Traditionally, Ash is used for veneer, baseball bats and furniture.

Even if your Ash trees are still standing, leafing out or appear otherwise healthy on the outside, it can be a completely different story underneath the bark. 

If you think you have some equitable Ash trees and would like to consider a harvest, give us a call (519)369-5480. 

If you'd like to learn more about what the Invasive Species Center is doing to monitor this problem, click below.

Short answer: Yes! 

Long answer: Depends how many trees you'd like.

Forests Canada has a few requirements regarding planting area and number of trees, but there is funding to help cover the costs of treeplanting and follow-up assessments, pesticide applications and more!

To find out more about funding options and what programs are out there, read about Forests Canada below.

Every woodlot is different- depending on past management, tree species, geographical location, proximity to water, areas of natural significance etc. 

There is no blanket statement on what a woodlot is worth until we have our own eyes on it. We can talk about current market prices and potential projections, but the best way to find out what your woodlot is worth is to book a free site visit so we can conduct a forest inventory and give you a quote on what your woodlot is worth.

Our Foresters are members in high standing with the Ontario Professional Forester's Association, as well as members of the Canadian Institute of Forestry.  They also hold Treemarking certifications.

Additionally, we have some dynamic team members who handle the administrative side of things, prepare reports, and accompany the Foresters on site visits, treeplanting projects, marking woodlots etc. 

M.F.T.I.P Submission

A Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plan can save you up to 75% on your land taxes!

Forest Management

We can manage your forest for optimal forest health & highest R.O.I.

Professional Consulting

We provide expert advice on how to best achieve your woodlot goals.

Treeplanting

Increase value, build a wind or sight break & improve the aesthetic of your property by planting trees.