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42708

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I participate in the MFTIP and am a member of the OWA (Ontario Woodlot Association). I feel that anyone involved in the MFTIP should also be a member of the OWA. I have used their expertise a number of times to help me with my forest management. Read more

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42710

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We should not be advocating to cut more trees, many places in Canada and many municipalities in Ontario have declared Climate Emergencies. We should be more creative and efficient with the volume we already cut and be far less wasteful. Read more

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42711

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We should not be advocating to cut more trees, many places in Canada and many municipalities in Ontario have declared Climate Emergencies. We should be more creative and efficient with the volume we already cut and be far less wasteful. Read more

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42714

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My wife and I own three private woodlots in the Sharbot Lake area totalling 665 acres in area. Two of these woodlots are registered under MFTIP with approved managed forest plans; the third, which was acquired in December 2019, is in the process of being registered under MFTIP. Read more

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42716

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In reviewing the draft i noted only one mention of private woodlots and that was in reference to increasing harvest opportunities. no discussion of how this will be achieved, especially as most small sawmills have closed, many due to onerous regulation. Read more

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42720

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I applaud the Government on working to develop a comprehensive plan for our forests . One aspect of the stewardship of our forest which should not be overlooked is the role of private landowners who maintain extensive woodlots throughout the Province . Read more

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I understand that the government wants to increase viability with strong sectors of Ontario's economy. But, I think that they are going about it in haste, and the wrong way. Market value increases when wood is proven to be sustainable and under a Forest Ethics umbrella... Read more