Forest sector strategy

We’ve developed a forest sector strategy to reduce barriers, create jobs and promote economic growth in the industry, while ensuring that Ontario’s forests are managed sustainably now and for future generations.

Sustainable forest management

How Ontario manages its forests to ensure they are healthy, now and in the future.

Renewal

How forests are renewed, tended and protected after they are harvested.

Industry development

How Ontario keeps the forest industry competitive.

Wood exports

How Ontario promotes forest industry exports.

Use trees from Crown forests

What you need to know to use trees from Crown forests for commercial purposes.

Crown timber charges and stumpage fees

The charges paid when timber is harvested from Crown land.

Reports

Reports on forest health conditions, forest management activity and forest resources.

Guides for Crown forest managers

Information for Crown forest managers developing plans for sustainable forests — includes silvicultural practices and methods on conserving biodiversity and protecting wildlife habitat, watersheds, cultural heritage and recreation.

Ontario wood

Become an Ontario Wood partner

How producers, distributors and supporters of Ontario wood products can become a partner and use the official leaf logo.

Find available wood

How to find and get available wood in Ontario.

Apply for a mill licence

How get a licence if you plan to construct and/or operate a mill that uses forest resources from Ontario.

Jobs and careers in forestry

Licenced scaler

Learn how to measure wood products to determine volumes and grades of wood.

Tree marker

Ensure the sustainability of Ontario’s forests by making 'cut and leave' decisions for individual trees.

Compliance inspector

Ensure forest operations follow government standards and respond to negative impacts to Ontario’s forests.

Forestry careers

Learn about emerging careers in the forestry industry.