The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) produces information products to assist landowners managing their property. A Guide to Stewardship Planning for Natural Areas contains information on land stewardship and provides a framework to help rural landowners create a stewardship plan for their property.
The Extension Note Series provides summary information on a wide range of topics related to land, water, wildlife, trees and property management.
Other publications, of a more technical nature, are also available to landowners such as the Silvicultural Guide to Managing Southern Ontario Forests. This guide provides information on how best to manage and sustain woodland values of forests growing in southern Ontario.
The MNR supported the development of ontariowoodlot.com which is a website that contains a forest services directory for landowners as well as information on locating tree nurseries and tree cutting bylaws.
The MNR is a partner in the Trees Ontario Foundation. The Foundation supports local community based tree planting initiatives and is a good place to contact to see what tree planting options are available in different parts of Ontario.
