By better understanding Ontario's lands, waters, forests, parks, fish and wildlife, we can do a better job of protecting and managing them. That's why science and research are such an important part of our work.
MNR scientists work on a broad range of projects – from how to sustain peatlands and polar bears in the Far North, to harvesting forest biomass for fuel in central Ontario, to restoring American eel in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
Science Information
- Natural Heritage Information Centre
- Works with conservation partners to share information and expertise on the rare species, ecological communities and natural areas of Ontario
- Inventory, Monitoring and Assessment
- Coordinates Ontario's enhanced forest resources inventory, growth and yield, ecological land classification, wildlife assessment and forest health monitoring
- Regional Science and Information Units
- Provide scientific expertise, information and tools to MNR staff and partners who manage Ontario’s natural resources
- Northwest
- Northeast
- Southern
Fish and Wildlife Research
- Wildlife Research
- Applied research on wildlife and wildlife habitat
- Aquatic Research
- Applied research on aquatic resources
- Rabies in Ontario
- Applied research on rabies and co-ordination of the rabies control program
Forest Research
- Ontario Forest Research Institute
- Applied research on forests, especially the effects of human activities and natural disturbance
- Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research
- Applied research on the effects of forestry practices on boreal ecosystems, including wildlife and fish habitat and tourism values
Parks Research
- Ontario Parks
- Ontario's provincial parks protect a range of earth and life science features and historical resources, and attract 10 million visits each year. Find out how to apply to conduct research in an Ontario provincial park.
Research and Science Publications
- Aquatic Research Publications
- Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research Publications
- Climate Change Research Publications
- Northwest Ontario Science and Information Publications
- Northeast Ontario Science and Information Publications
- Ontario Forest Research Institute Publications
- Rabies Publications
- State of Resources Reports
- Wildlife Research Publications
Interesting Work We're Doing
- Read Leading Edge: MNR's Science and Geographic Information Magazine
- Factors Affecting Moose Numbers in Southern Ontario
- Regenerating Boreal Mixedwood Forests Without Losing the Conifers
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