Forestry
The Simcoe County Forest is the largest and one of the most productive municipal forests in Ontario, totaling over 31,000 acres. Originally established to rehabilitate 'wastelands', these forests provide a multitude of environmental, social, and economic benefits to the County including protection of wildlife habitat and water resources, public education and recreation, scientific research and the production of wood products.
Forests are not static; long-range planning is vital to foresee trends and ensure that current strategies will deliver the right results. A twenty-year management plan, Simcoe County Forests 2011-2030, describes the history and development of the Forest, its current state, and the strategies which will be employed to assure continued growth and success into the future.