TIMBER BRANCH 

 Objectives 



1. To pi'ovide through sound forest management practices 



the highest possible yields of the Crown forests consistent 

 with the economic requirements of forest industry and 

 the general welfare of the citizens of Untario. 



2. To encourage the expansion of forest industry to fully 

 utilize the productive capacity of the forest. 



3. To encourage sound forest management on privately owned 

 woodlands. 



Organization 



Timber Brancli is divided into three sections and their subordinate 

 units with duties and responsibilities as follows. 



REFOiIESTaTION 



T ree Produ cti on a nd Distribution: Production and treatment of 

 genetically superior tree seed; establishment of seed 

 production areas; and production and distribution of 

 quality planting stock. 



Agreement Forest Admini str ation : Administration of management 

 agreements and assistance and advice to municipalities. 



Priv ate Lan d Forest ry: Forestry service for landowners. 



SILVICULTURE 



Forest Rof^ources Inyemt-ory: Continuing program Aerial re- 



phoLo.tjraphy- field sampling; photo and interpretation 

 ai.d mc-p revision; compilation of inventory reports and 

 map3 for Crovrn Management Units; checking of Company 

 ManageTient Units inventory data; determination of 

 productive areas on timber licences; preparation of contour 

 plans; and Air Photo Library and map photo service. 



Si lvicultural Opera t ion s: Direction of the regeneration and 

 stand improvement programs on Crown lands and on lands 

 acquired for management under agreement. 



