Forest Fire Fundamentals for Woodlot Owners - Near North

Workshop Agenda

• 8:30 a.m. – Arrival, Registration, Coffee
• 9:15 a.m. – Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) Overview: Glen Prevost or John Pineau
• 9:40 a.m. – Wildland Fire Mitigation and Preparedness for Woodlot Owners: Ken Cox, Ministry of Natural Resources
• 11:00 a.m. – Break
• 11:20 a.m. – Muskoka Wildfires Firsthand: Jonathan Taylor, Fire Prevention Officer, Town of Bracebridge - Fire Department
• 11:40 a.m. – Biochar Kilns: The Benefits of Burning Brush Safely: Elliott Groen, R.P.F. in Training with Scope, Sustainable Forestry Coordinator, OWA
• 12:30 p.m. – Adjourn
• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – OWA Meet ‘n’ Greet BBQ and Tour of the recent harvesting at the Strak Woodlot (please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements)

OWA members $10+HST

Non-members: $20+HST