S. D. & G. CertiďŹ ed Forest Owners Inc. application form Simply complete and mail this card. Name Street City
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Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Certified Forest Owners Inc. Managing Forests Today, for Tomorrow
What is forest certification?
How does forest certification work?
Forest certification is a process that encourages, supports, and audits forest management practices. Forest certification:
Forest certification involves the independent evaluation of a forest to determine if forest management practices comply with the established environmental and socio-economic standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC.) In eastern Ontario, practices must meet the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence standards. Certified forests are subject to annual audits.
Ensures economic, environmental, and social benefits from the forest in perpetuity Provides for the long-term social and economic well-being of forest workers and local communities Protects, restores and enhances the ecological functions of the forest
Email Woodlot Owner
Non-Woodlot Owner
Location of Woodlot (Township, County) Size of Woodlot (in acres) Rank your objectives for the woodlot (1 highest, 6 lowest) Harvest forest products
Provide recreational opportunities
Obtain a return on investment
Enhance wildlife habitat
Protect the environment
Produce Maple Syrup
Do you have: A forest management plan? Yes
No
A Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plan? Yes
No
Member fee $50 payable to S. D. & G. CFO Inc.
Specifies long-term management goals and provides for ongoing monitoring and assessment by third-party auditors
The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) has developed a collaborative certification process for private land and community forests. The EOMF Forest Certification Program allows for numerous landowners and community forests to share the benefits and costs of FSC certification by certifying their lands as one unit, with one certificate. The FSC is an international, independent, nonprofit, non-governmental organization formed to oversee the certification of well-managed forests. Founded in 1993, the FSC has certified 770 forests in 85 countries to-date. www.fsccanada.org