Join Forests Canada in Barrie Ontario for this annual event bringing together forest resource managers, foresters, ecologists, conservation authorities, pest management companies, academics, municipalities, and others interested in forest resource management.
Covering important topics about the current state of Ontario’s forests, the event highlights the latest information on forest health conditions, forest invasive pests, current and upcoming forest pest management programs, and recent advancements in research.
The Ontario Forest Health Review returns this year to celebrate its 50th year through partnership with Natural Resources Canada, Ministry of Natural Resources, Invasive Species Centre, and Forests Canada.
Tuesday Oct 27 – 11:45am – 4:30pm – Optional Field Tour*. Location: Simcoe County Forest. Details will be provided once registered. The field tour will cover the following topics: TreeAzin Injection Demo; Forest & Habitat Restoration; Follow the Fungus: Surveillance of Oak Wilt in Ontario; Using Silviculture and Monitoring to Build Resilience in Eastern Hemlock Stands; Ice Storm Damage & Forest Restoration; MNR Forest Health Monitoring Program – The Connected Forest: From Disturbance to Data *
6:00 pm Start time- Social event (optional). Trivia included. Location: Barrie, ON. Details will be provided after registration. Limited appetizers provided; meals and beverages are the attendee’s responsibility.
Wednesday Oct 28 – 9:00 – 5:30pm – Location: Barrie Country Club. Forest Health Review presentations & celebration. Presentation topics include: MNR Major Forest Disturbances; CFIA Forest Health Projects; MNR Forest Health Research Update; Introducing Dr. Brian Aukema; Interrelationships of natural hazards in forests; CFS Integrated Pest Management Program; The Truths and Lies that Nature Tells; History of Forest Pest Management in Ontario; Recognition of 50th Forest Health Review and Closing Remarks & Networking and Grazing Table.
Registration cost: Free. There is a capacity of 150 for the event. A wait list will be in effect once capacity is reached.