Ontario Woodlot Association AGM and woodlot tour

May 30, 2008 by Louise Livingstone

The Ontario Woodlot Association is holding its annual general meeting and woodlot tour at Mike Murphy's Farm, at 62 Murphy Road, Tweed.

This year's theme is Firewood from your woodlot. 10 reasons to heat with wood - Dave Sexsmith. Why wood? Woodlot sustainability - greenhouse gasses - myths and facts - best species to burn - green or dry - a cord is a cord.

All about stoves - Brad Leonard - Renewabe Energy of Plum Hollow. Replace or maintain that stove - best bets for meeting your heating needs - pellets or logs - emission ratings - beauty or practically.

Guided tour of two woodlots - Jim Pedersen - managing your woodlots for fuelwood. What trees to cut - volume per tree.

Election - support your chapter by coming out and participating in the election of officers to run your chapter for next year.

Lunch free to OWA members and spouses - $5 for non members.

Bring a chair to sit on.

Saturday, June 7