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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Forestry Department maintains and manages the forest health and forest operations within the Simcoe County Forest and does not offer private land consultation. 

Stewardship of private land forests is the responsibility of the private landowner who can find assistance from numerous sources including the resources and links below. 

 

 

ReforestationReforestation<p><span></span>The County of Simcoe does not provide tree planting services directly to residents, however funds are provided to reduce the cost of reforestation programs which are delivered by area partners.  Available funds are focused upon increasing tree cover in high priority areas such as marginal farmlands and along stream corridors; as such the subsidy level varies depending upon the type of land to be planted and the environmental benefit provided.<br><br>Interested landowners should <a href="https://conservationontario.ca/contact-us" target="_blank">contact their local Conservation Authority</a> or stewardship association directly to determine eligibility and program details:<br></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.nvca.on.ca/" target="_blank">Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lsrca.on.ca/" target="_blank">Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority</a></li><li><a href="http://www.forestsontario.ca/" target="_blank">Forests Ontario</a></li><li><a href="http://www.severnsound.ca/" target="_blank">Severn Sound Environmental Association</a></li></ul>
Woodlot ManagementWoodlot Management<p>​​​​​​​​County Forest staff manage County Forest lands and do not provide private land forestry.  Landowners are encouraged to contact a forestry professional to assist with making forest management decisions.  </p><p>Many landowners may be able to get a tax incentive on forested properties through the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP).</p><p>Please see the links below for more information:<br></p><div><a href="https://www.ontariowoodlot.com/woodland-101">Ontario Woodlot Association</a>   <br>Organization of private forest landown​ers.​<br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/index.html" target="_blank">Landowner Resource Centre</a><br>Fact sheets and publications for landowners and land managers.<br><br></div><div><a title="link to Forests Ontario website" href="http://www.forestsontario.ca/" target="_blank" style="font-size:1em;">Forests Ontario</a></div><div><span style="font-size:1em;">I</span><span style="font-size:1em;">nformation about tree planting and woodlot management.</span></div><p> <a title="link to Ontario Professional Foresters Association Website" href="http://www.opfa.ca/node/1" target="_blank">Ontario Professional Foresters Association</a> <br>A professional forester can offer a wide range of services from tree planting to harvesting.  </p><p></p><p> <a title="link to website of Certified Ontario Tree Markers" href="https://treemarking.com/" target="_blank">Certified Ontario Tree Markers</a><br>Certified Tree Markers are certified through the province to follow tree marking prescriptions prepared by a Professional Forester prior to harvest operations.<br></p><p> <a title="link to information about the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program" href="https://www.ontariowoodlot.com/MFTIP" target="_blank">Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program</a><br>Forest properties in Ontario greater than 4 hectares (approximately 10 acres) can be eligible for a reduction in property taxes through this program.<br></p><p><a href="https://www.huroniawoodlandowners.ca/" target="_blank">Huronia Woodland Owners Association​</a> </p><p><span style="font-size:1em;">R</span><span style="font-size:1em;">epr</span><span style="font-size:1em;">esenting local woo​dland owners for over​ </span><span style="font-size:1em;">50 years.</span></p><p> <a title="link to International Society of Aboriculture" href="http://www.isa-arbor.com/" target="_blank">International Society of Arboriculture</a> <br>Certified arborists are trained to care for the health of individual trees.<br></p><p><br></p><p> <br> </p>
Invasive SpeciesInvasive Species<p>​​​Invasive species refer to plants, animals , insects and pathogens that are introduced to the area, causing significant harm to the local ecosystem, economy and society. There are many resources available to landowners who wish to manage invasive specie(s) on their property. Below you can find information and links to a few invasive species of concern that have been found in the County of Simcoe. ​​<br></p><p><a href="/Forestry/Pages/Invasive-Plants.aspx">Invasive Plants</a></p><p><a href="/Forestry/Pages/Invasive-Plants.aspx"></a><a href="/Forestry/Pages/Spongy-Moth.aspx">Spongy Moth</a></p><p><a href="/Forestry/Pages/Spongy-Moth.aspx"></a><a href="/Forestry/Pages/ashborer.aspx">Emerald Ash Borer</a></p><p><a href="/Forestry/Pages/ashborer.aspx"></a><a href="/Forestry/Pages/Oak-Wilt.aspx">Oak Wilt​</a><br></p><p>Information on any other invasive species in Ontario can be found on the <a href="https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/">Invasive Species Centre Website​</a><br><br></p>