Publications

Ontario's Old-Growth Forests - Michael Henry and Peter Quinby

Who would have thought that dwarf cedar trees growing on the Niagara Escarpment could live to be nearly 2000 years old. Or that the small bonsai cedars linig the shorelines of the Canadian Shield measure their ages in centures. Old growth pine trees in Temagami are often over 10 stories tall, but these are young sprouts compared to trees of yesteryear which were as much as 20 stories high.

Ontario's old growth forests are fantastical and mysterious, but who knows where to find one. Most people in the province live within an hour's drive of al old growth forest, but do not know it. The ecology of these stands is engrossing. Fire scars on these trees, for example, provide an indisputable record of forest fire activity in Ontario. Small hemlock saplings, over 100 years old, have been growing at infinitesimal rates, waiting for a gap to open in the forest canopy.

$35.00 (plus HST and shipping)

Call 1-800-387-0790 to order.

Ontario Forests - Ken Armson

Ontario Forests is an authoritative account of Ontario's forest regions and their history. Complete with maps, charts and full-colour photography, each forest region is located and detailed. The various tree species which make each region unique are also highlighted, and their origins in glactiation, physiographic and geological change, climatic and soil variation analyzed. Dr. Armson also describes the impact of humans, from aboriginal use through lumbering to the rise of reforestation and conservation.

$30.00 (Plus HST and shipping and handling)

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The Woodlot Management Handbook - Stewart Hilts and Peter Mitchell

Whether you're interested in growing trees for timber, generating income from selling firewood, sheltering wildlife or preserving your land for future generations, The Woodlot Management Handbook shows you how to get the most out of your land. The authors answer the most common questions landowners ask about:

- basic woodlot conservation practices

- recreational use and nature appreciation

- timber management and moderate forestry

- reforestation practices

- assesing a woodlot

- identifying trees

- specific techniques for maintaining wildlife habitat

The Woodlot Management Handbook includes extensive information on landscape ecology, reforestation practices, natural succession, hardwood plantings and problems of invasive species. You'll find a clear explanation of how to thin a woodlot to improve the stand and enhance timber value through correct pruning, crop tree selection and planting practices. Specific guidelines for cutting firewood are also included. Packed with more than 50 diagrams and illustrations, this book will help you get maximum return and enjoyment from your woodlot while respecting and protecting its delicate ecological balance.

$25.00 (plus HST and shipping)

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A Pocket Guide to Ontario Trees & Some Woodland Plants - Stew Hilts

A simplified introduction to the identification of trees. It is intended for the landowner who wants to begin learning about their woodland. Only a selection of the most common trees in Ontario is presented, along with a few woodland plants.

$6.00 (plus HST and shipping)

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Tree Identification Wheel

For coniferous trees of Ontario, a favorite since 1971. This handy wheel teaches tree identification skills in a fun and interactive way, a must have for the cottage!

$2.00 (plus HST and shipping)

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Securing the Future of Heritage Trees - Ontario Heritage Tree Alliance

Created to help communities protect their forest legacy for future generations this took kit contains information regarding the designation of hertiage trees. Chapters include heroic stories describing strategies used for tree protection, a nomination template along with evaulation instriuments with "how-to" stategies, legislative ooks, a reading list of resources and contact information.

To purchase your copy visit the Ontario Urban Forest Council website or click here for more details.