Canada's Privately Owned Forest Lands: - Ontario woodlot.com

4. The Regulation of Privately Owned Forest LandProvincial Legislation: generally covers environmental aspects such as: endangered species and water qualityconservation. Few provinces regulate forest management operations on private land unless the private land isjointly managed with Crown land through a Woodlot License program as in BC or in New Brunswick whereindustrial private lands must be managed to the same standards as Crown forest land that is under license toa forest products company that is also a private land owner.Regional Regulation: Regional governments in some provinces have the authority under the provinciallegislation governing municipal powers, to regulate land use and tree cutting.Municipal Regulation: In some provinces municipalities have the authority to regulate tree cutting.5. Private Land Forest Management Assistance ProgramsThese programs are planned and delivered at the provincial level, usually with the involvement of theprovincial government. They vary in size, delivery system and the range of services available to landowners.The provincial summary sheets should be consulted for details.6. The provincial programs are delivered by! Marketing Boards! Co-operative forest management organizations! Private Sector Organizations! Private Forest Consultants.7. The programs are funded by a combination of:! Provincial governments! The wood using industry! A levy on wood sold! Private landowners8. Municipal and provincial property tax reduction programs for forest lands:Some provinces have specific programs to recognize management efforts or expenses by private landowners. Other provinces have very low tax rates for forest land. Consult provincial summary sheets for details.9. Provincial income tax incentives to manage private forest land:Quebec has a program delivered through the provincial income tax process that provides a rebate for privateland management expenses. The program is linked to the municipal land tax.13