Along with written and oral records of Ontario’s forest history, videos are an excellent and entertaining medium to capture, to celebrate and share our knowledge of forest history. While starting from humble beginnings we invite members and followers to submit videos that will educate and entertain. You are invited to use the “form’…(link provided here) to submit a video for posting.
This virtual presentation highlights key moments from five forest history tours across southern Ontario since 2019. Terry Schwan, a professional forester with 45 years of experience, shares insights on early forest plantings, cultural sites, and management practices.
Watch the recording to explore the rich history of forests in Northumberland, Durham and York Regions, St. Williams and Turkey Point, Hanover, and Guelph.
This presentation is part of the Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference, which offers free, virtual forestry and woodland management seminars every Wednesday throughout February.
The oldest, continuously flying, non-scheduled government air service in the world celebrates its centennial this year.
The Simcoe County Forest is celebrating their roots in 2022 as they commemorate their 100th Anniversary
On February 17th, in conjunction with the annual Forests Ontario conference ‘Growing a Healthy Tomorrow’, in Alliston, Ontario, Forest History Ontario hosted a very well received panel of expert speakers on aspects of Ontario’s forest history.
Retired Forester Mac Squires joins Steve Mantis and talks about his new book in this three part interview - part 1.
Retired Forester Mac Squires joins Steve Mantis and talks about his new book in this three part interview - part 2.
