Forestry Talk: A Glossary of Forestry Terms
Learn key forestry terms to help you communicate with foresters planting trees or managing forests on your property.
Factsheets and Resources
Old Growth Forests of Southern Ontario
What old growth forests are and look like and the importance of protecting and restoring them
Landowner’s Guide to Removing Small Dams in Ontario
Factsheet about what a dam is, why someone would want to remove it, and how to do so safely.
Wetlands are Important
Learn about the importance of wetlands and how they enhance water quality and help mitigate climate change.
Carbon Storage in Forests within the Credit River Watershed
A factsheet summarizing results of estimates of current and future carbon stored by forests and plantations in the Credit River watershed.
Ecological Economics 101: Ecosystem Services and Valuation in the Credit River Watershed
A summary of ecosystem services and valuation of these services in the Credit River Watershed.
Valuing Wetlands in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet
A factsheet on the value of retaining and restoring wetlands in the Credit River watershed.
Landowner Wetland Management and Incentives for Wetland Restoration – Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing CVC study of rural landowners (farm and non-farm) in the Credit River watershed to determine: 1. how they manage wetlands on their properties; 2. their attitudes towards wetlands and the ecosystem services they provide; 3. their willingness to take on wetland restoration or enhancement projects; and 4. their preference for incentives to take on such projects.
Natural Credit: Estimating the Value of Natural Capital in the Credit River Watershed
CVC study assessed the value of the ecosystem services provided by natural capital (i.e. natural assets) in the Credit River Watershed.
Impacts of Natural Features on Property Values Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing CVC study of real estate values in Mississauga to quantify the monetary value that residents place on living near green space.
Natural Credit: Estimating the Value of Natural Capital in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing CVC study that assessed the value of the ecosystem services provided by natural capital (i.e. natural assets) in the Credit River Watershed.
The Value of Recreational Fishing on the Credit River Factsheet
A factsheet summarizing a study by Credit Valley Conservation to estimate the economic value of the Credit River’s recreational fishery, and specifically, angling activity.
The Value of Groundwater in the Credit River Watershed Factsheet
A factsheet on the value the benefits of groundwater for local residents and businesses in the upper Credit River Watershed.