Simcoe County Forestry Page Content Oak wilt - foliar symptoms on northern red oak. (F.A. Baker, Utah State University)Simcoe County Forest Guided Hikes September 17th to September 28th - Click for more info. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. About the Simcoe County Foresthttps://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/fbl/aboutAbout the Simcoe County ForestThe Simcoe County Forest is the largest and one of the most productive municipal forests in Ontario.Recreational Usehttps://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/fbl/recreationRecreational UseOne of the primary roles of the County Forest is to provide for a range of passive recreational pursuits. Event Requestshttps://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/fbl/eventsEvent RequestsRequest to hold an organized event within a County Forest.Forest Conservation By-lawhttps://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/fbl/bylawForest Conservation By-lawForest Conservation By-laws have traditionally been referred to as tree cutting by-laws and have existed in Ontario for over 50 years. Resourceshttps://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/fbl/resourcesResourcesStewardship of private land forests is the responsibility of the private landowner who can find assistance from numerous sources including the following resources and links.