John Pineau

The Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) is helping landowners take care of the health of their forests with a pilot project. Last year, the not-for-profit organization began the Community Forest Owners Cooperative pilot project, providing woodlot owners with an affordable way to access professional foresters. …Jack McFadden and his wife Janet are having their forest thinned out. McFadden says they always loved their forest the way it was, but the couple was surprised to find out the lot had health problems and invasive species. …It’s good for the environment, and OWA executive director John Pineau adds it also benefits the local economy. Professional forester Eleanor Reed says they have six more projects to be completed by May. …Any woodlot owners in the two eligible regions can apply.