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• Statement from the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry on National Forest Week

  September 23, 2019 9:00 A.M.

  THUNDER BAY — Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, issued the following statement to mark National Forest Week:

  Statement | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Ontario Invests $850,000 in Invasive Species Centre

  May 17, 2019 2:00 P.M.

  The Ontario government is protecting what matters most by investing $850,000 in the Invasive Species Centre to support ongoing research and management of invasive species across the province.

  News release | Natural Resources and Forestry

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• Archive: Ontario's Mass Timber Program

  April 25, 2018 10:00 A.M.

  Mass timber refers to large engineered wood products, including wood panels, beams and columns, used in the structural systems of high or mid-rise buildings.

  Archived Backgrounder | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Archive: Ontario Investing in Mass Timber Construction

  April 25, 2018 10:00 A.M.

  Ontario is investing in research, education and construction of tall wood buildings so more wood products can be used in new homes and taller buildings through the new Mass Timber Program. This...

  Archived News Release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Archive: Be Bear Wise and Prevent Bears from Visiting Your Community

  April 4, 2018 11:00 A.M.

  Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to do their part to avoid human-bear interactions this spring, and encouraging them to check around their homes and remove th...

  Archived Bulletin | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Archive: Bear Encounters -- Who Do I Call?

  April 4, 2018 11:00 A.M.

  This time of year, we see more bears come into urban areas in search of food. Not every bear sighting is an emergency situation. Here is who to call if you encounter a bear.

  Archived Backgrounder | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Archive: North Bay Conservation Officer Recognized for Excellence

  July 18, 2017 1:00 P.M.

  Tim Rochette, a provincial investigator with the Special Investigations Services Unit, has been named the Ontario Conservation Officer of the Year for 2017.

  Archived Bulletin | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Archive: Bear Encounters - Who Do I Call?

  April 4, 2017 12:55 P.M.

  This fact sheet explains who to contact about encounters with black bears.

  Archived Backgrounder | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Archive: Students Wanted: This is Not Your Ordinary Summer Job

  March 6, 2017 10:00 A.M.

  Ontario is offering summer employment opportunities to help students develop important skills, gain meaningful experience and learn more about a career in natural resource management.

  Archived News Release | Natural Resources and Forestry

• Archive: Ontario Parks Celebrates Top Summer Students

  November 25, 2016 12:00 P.M.

  Ontario and Ontario Parks' corporate partners are recognizing outstanding student employees working at provincial parks with bursary awards to support their postsecondary education.

  Archived News Release | Natural Resources and Forestry