Ontario Forest Research Institute (OFRI)

Overview

Based at the OFRI building in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, researchers at MNR's main forest research unit pursue new insights about sustainable management of Ontario's forests. Working with a range of partners, not only in Sault Ste. Marie but also in hundreds of field sites across the province, their research is focused on developing more effective ways to manage forests to ensure a healthy forest environment for all Ontarians.

The main users of OFRI's research results are those who develop MNR's forest management policies and plans, but many others benefit as well, such as MNR field staff, Ontario's forest industry, researchers with other agencies, and most important, the people of Ontario. The OFRI research facility, fully equipped with laboratories, greenhouses, and sophisticated growth chambers for incubating seedlings, houses about 45 forest research staff, as well as staff with several other MNR units.