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Catfish Creek Conservation AuthorityCatfish Creek Conservation Authority
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"To communicate and deliver resource management services and programs
in order to achieve social and ecological harmony for the watershed".
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mandate / Objectives / Mission Statement
    • Governance / Board of Directors
      • Board Meeting Agendas/Minutes
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Staff Directory
    • Publications
    • Events Calendar
    • Links
  • Programs
    • Water Management
      • Flood Forecasting and Warning
      • Environmental Planning & Regulations
      • Technical Studies / GIS
      • Low Water Advisories
      • Watershed Report Card
      • Port Bruce Flood Management Information
    • Watershed Stewardship
      • Tree Planting
      • Woodlot Management
      • Private Lands Stewardship
    • Environmental Education
      • Information and Fees
      • Available Programs
      • W.I.L.D Rangers Education Programming
  • Conservation Areas
    • Rules and Regulations
    • Conservation Lands Map
  • Springwater Campground
    • About Springwater
    • Springwater Maple Syrup Festival
    • Seasonal Camping
    • Overnight Camping
    • Day Use Area
    • Schoolhouse and Pavilions
    • Springwater C.A. Visitor Centre Hours
  • Our Supporters
    • Awards and Scholarships
    • Donors and Supporters
    • Fundraising
  • Contact Us

Woodlot Management

Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP)

In January 1997, the Minister of Natural Resources announced changes to property taxes in Ontario. The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) is a new program implemented for 1998. Lands that have four hectares (10 acres) of forest excluding all residences are eligible for this program. Landowners who qualify will have their woodlands taxed at 25% of the rate for residential land.

Each landowner must prepare a 20 year Managed Forest Plan for approval by a person designated as a Managed Forest Plan Approver. The Catfish Creek Conservation Authority has an approver on staff to help prepare, review, approve and audit Plans.

Plantation Management

Staff from the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority are available to assist landowners establish and manage plantations and woodlots throughout the watershed. Forestry advice is available on tree planting, woodlot management and plantation management for progression to sustainable use of forest products. Allowing trees to regenerate naturally grow and develop to valuable forest products, will also provide critical habitats for plants and animals, clear water and air, recreational opportunities and an array of other benefits to the landowner and people who live in the watershed.

Trained forestry staff can assist plantation owners with labour and equipment to undertake various tending requirements of the trees in a timely and cost effective manner. Operational assistance includes pruning, thinning and development of ecologically based resource management practices suited to the goals of each landowner.

Watershed Stewardship

  • Tree Planting
  • Woodlot Management
  • Private Lands Stewardship

Downloads

  • Forest Management Services Fee Schedule
  • Stewardship Guide
  • Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program Guide

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