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E-mailOntario forests cover 800,000 square kilometers, making up 17% of Canada’s forests and 1% of the world’s forest resource.
Ontario’s forests are characterized by coniferous trees (which have needles) such as spruce and jack pine, and deciduous trees (which have leaves) such as poplar and birch.
Ontario’s forests provide a rich, diverse and abundant wood fibre resource that includes many species. Softwood species spruce and pine offer a wider variety of high-quality wood in both construction and appearance grades for use in structural and finishing applications.
As softwoods are generally used for structural applications, hardwoods find a home in interior environments, mostly in decorative applications. Hardwoods have long been used in the production of cabinetry, furniture and flooring for their durability and vibrant warmth.
This is the symbol of wood grown and milled in Ontario.
It is the commitment made by both industry and government alike to invest in re-forestation for the future. When you see it you’ll know you are buying a local product.
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