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Ottawa MFTIP workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and reap financial benefits of managed woodlots - Environmental Communication Options/Huff Strategy

Ottawa MFTIP workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and reap financial benefits of managed woodlots

Oct 23rd, 2006 5:23 AM

Managed forests are worth some cash! (Ottawa, ON) Landowners with more than 10 acres of forested property can qualify for up to 75% in property tax reductions under the Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP). The Ontario Forestry Association is hosting a free workshop at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 595, in downtown Ottawa, on Wednesday, November 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This workshop will show you how to apply for tax relief under MFTIP, set objectives for your property, prepare a forest stewardship plan and identify local resources to assist you achieve your management goals. This workshop is sponsored by the Trees Ontario Foundation. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. WHEN: Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 6:30 - 8:30 pm WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 595, 99 Greenfield Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario WHO: Ontario Forestry Association WHAT: Free Woodlot Management Workshop For more information, please contact: Ontario Forestry Association - 1.800.387.0790 Visit our website at www.oforest.on.ca or email us at info@oforest.on.ca The Ontario Forestry Association is a non-profit, registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Ontario's forests, and to developing stewardship of forest ecosystems. Visit www.oforest.on.ca . The Trees Ontario Foundation (TOF) is a non-profit foundation established in 1994 as an independent arm of the Ontario Forestry Association. TOF was formed with a mandate to promote and support tree planting initiatives in Ontario ( www.treesontario.on.ca).