Dave Bartram

A local forestry entrepreneur has been awarded this year’s Most Valuable Planter award from Forests Ontario. Dave Bartram, owner of Bartram Woodlands, planted over 30,000 trees on behalf of Forests Ontario in 2020. The Most Valuable Planter award is given to an individual or organization who contributes to improving eco-system health by planting trees. …In addition to providing forestry services, Bartram Woodlands works in conjunction with Forests Ontario to plant trees as part of their 50 Million Trees initiative. “Forests Ontario has a funding program that provides financial assistance to people who want to plant trees on their property,” Bartram said. “We provide that service to people who own farm property and vacant land.”