Did you know?
There are about 85 billion trees in Ontario, spread over 71 million hectares, representing 2% of the world's forests.
(FRO 2006)
And why you should look for the leaf.
We’re proud that Ontario Wood is among the best-managed natural resources in the world. On top of that, wood is the only building material that is both renewable and recyclable. With such a great sustainable resource in our own backyard, there are plenty of reasons why Ontario Wood is the natural choice.
Wood costs less.
Using Ontario Wood products helps the environment, builds local economies, and offers you advantages in terms of material and construction costs.
Wood reduces your environmental impact.
Wood products are better for the environment than other major building materials. They consume less energy across their life cycle, contribute less pollution, and have a lighter carbon footprint.
Wood helps Ontario’s economy grow.
Ontario Wood’s roots reach deep into our economy, creating thousands of jobs and building the local economies of more than 260 communities.
Wood is renewable, recyclable and responsible.
Wood is the only major building material that grows naturally and is renewable. Ontario’s forests are managed to ensure the long-term health of forest ecosystems while balancing environmental, economic and social benefits -- both now and in the future.
Wood is versatile.
Wood’s design flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of building types and applications, offering both structural and aesthetic benefits.
Wood meets code.
Today’s building codes, along with advances in wood science and building technology, have expanded the opportunities to use wood in construction.
