Published OFBA Forestry Articles

OFBA proposes to coordinate a new direction for Forestry in Ontario.
Have you ever stopped to think about "How Green Your Forest Businesses are?"
Moratorium Request On Future Land Withdrawals
When will the province deliver the promised Socio-Economic Impact Studies that will protect our communities from further land withdrawals?
Letter to the Hon. Greg Sorbara
Our fibre costs are the highest in North America.
Safety is a cornerstone for our Association
OFBA is a strong SAFETY advocate and one of their members has the hardware to prove it!
Mill closures have far-reaching affects
Did you know that there currently there are 14 Adjustment Committees in place at various stages in Ontario trying to cope with the closures?
Letter to the Hon. David Ramsay
Letter to the Hon. David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources & Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, Chair of Cabinet - THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF ONTARIO - Re: Moratorium on Biomass Stumpage Fees
SAR Legislation Proposal
Protect the newest endangered species, the NOR (Northern Ontario Resident), before it’s too late.
Forestry in Ontario Year 2025
We are at a crossroads in the forest industry and this comes as no surprise to our OFBA members, and residents of northern Ontario forest industry communities. Our mills are closing or downsizing, and the outlets required by our members to deliver their wood fibre, dry-up at the same time.

This situation makes one wonder where we are headed and what our forest industry will look like in the future?
Community Forests - The Future of Forestry in Ontario
This new approach can create and maintain jobs, stop the loss of our northern Ontario residents and most of all, truly sustain our forests, for everyone.
Biomass future in Ontario
Ontario is an ideal place to consider using wood waste or, or biomass to feed co-generation projects to reduce our Forest industries reliance on fossil fuel, or hydro-based energy.
A Balanced Approach
The ad-hoc Tree Harvesting Committee for Shuniah Township offers a balanced approach to the issue of maintaining harvesting access to residents while also recognizing the desires of permanent and seasonal residents, especially in recreation areas.

 

 

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