Ontario Woodlot Association

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The Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) is a not-for-profit organization focused on supporting private forest stewardship in Ontario. It operates as a community of woodlot stewards dedicated to restoring and managing healthy forest ecosystems. Governed by an elected executive committee and a volunteer board, the OWA consists of 21 regional chapters, connecting members who own and manage woodlots across the province. The OWA's mission includes ensuring the sustainability of Ontario's privately owned forests, promoting stewardship for sustainable forest products, and providing education on healthy ecosystems and active forest management. The organization offers various services, including workshops on invasive species control and chainsaw safety, field tours of member woodlots, and community events. It also produces educational materials like the Ontario Woodlander publication and woodlot management guides, supporting private landowners in understanding their rights and responsibilities. The OWA serves a diverse membership, including individual landowners and organizations committed to sustainable forest management.