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Toronto MFTIP workshops to help residents with forested properties in Ontario reduce property taxes up to 75% - Environmental Communication Options/Huff Strategy

Toronto MFTIP workshops to help residents with forested properties in Ontario reduce property taxes up to 75%

Oct 6th, 2006 3:48 AM

Managed forests are worth some cash! (Toronto, ON) The Ontario Forestry Association, nearing the end of the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) workshop tour, is hosting three free workshops in Toronto on November 7th, 8th, and 9th. The 2006 province-wide, 15 location tour has already been attended by more than 600 people. Landowners with more than 10 acres of forested property in Ontario should attend the workshop to learn how to qualify for the 75% property tax reduction. This workshop, sponsored by the Trees Ontario Foundation, will also show you how to set objectives for your property, prepare a forest stewardship plan, and identify local resources to assist you in achieving your management goals. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Workshop locations and times: 1. High Park Library, 228 Roncesvalles Avenue, Tuesday, November 7, 6:00 to 8:00 pm 2. Fairview Library, 35 Fairview Drive, Wednesday, November 8, 5:30 to7:30 pm 3. Kew Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Thursday, November 9, 6:00 to 8:00 pm For more information or to register, please contact the Ontario Forestry Association at 1.800.387.0790 or email info@oforest.on.ca. www.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. Visit www.treesontario.on.ca.