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P.O. Bag 2111 Concession Road Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 14 April 1998 EASTERN ONTARIO MODEL FOREST ECOLOGICAL WOODLANDS RESTORATION PROJECT PROJECT 2.1/93

A Forest History of Eastern Ontario

The following report was prepared by Cathy Keddy as part of the Ecological Woodlands Restoration project, funded as part of the Eastern Ontario Model Forest. This report is a preliminary investigation of the original forest cover of the eastern Ontario area, and is the first step in providing the foundation for any restoration activities. The lands of the Eastern Ontario Model Forest have undergone dramatic transformation during the last few centuries. Disturbances from urban and agricultural developments, transportation and communications corridors, fires and logging have all impacted on the landscape. The overall goal of the Ecological Woodlands Restoration project is to try to direct the current and future forests of eastern Ontario towards a more "natural" state. The project will deliver a historical overview of the forests in this area (this report). It will also help to examine various methods of forest restoration through a review of restoration programs in other jurisdictions. A method of determining the ecological integrity of forest stands will be developed, which will assist in establishing a network of sites requiring restoration measures. Comments on this report, or on the overall project objectives, will be welcomed.

Eric Boysen Natural Ecosystem Forester Ministry of Natural Resources Science and Technology Transfer Unit Brockville, Ontario K6V 5Y8 Phone: Fax:

613-258-8240 613-258-3920


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