State of the Forest Reports

The Ministry of Natural Resource’s (MNR) mandate is to manage our natural resources in an ecologically sustainable way and to ensure that these resources are available for the enjoyment and use of future generations. In support of this mandate, the MNR reports comprehensively on the state of Ontario’s forest resources every 5 years.

This legally mandated report describes Ontario’s forests and forest management, based on criteria and indicators of sustainable forestry. The indicators are specific to the province of Ontario and include an evaluation of environmental, social, and economic factors. The indicators are based on key forest values that Ontarians hold in order that their forests are sustained and enhanced.

The report also includes an overview of Ontario’s forests regions and their managed forests. The legal and policy requirements for State of the Forest reporting in Ontario are described within the report. The provincial, national and international context for State of the Forest reporting and the evaluation of forest sustainability are also outlined.

List of Available Reports:

• State of the Forest Report 2006 (most current version)
• State of the Forest Report 2001
  • State of the Forest Report 2001 Summary