Ontario Wood Program

Why you should choose Ontario Wood

It’s a quality product

Ontario’s forests provide a rich, diverse and abundant wood supply that’s ideal for lumber and woodworking.

Ontario’s tree species are usually categorized into two groups used for building and design:

softwoods (such as spruce or pine) offer a wide variety of high-quality wood in both construction and appearance grades for use in structural and finishing applications.
hardwoods (such as oak or maple) tend to find a home in interior environments, mostly in decorative applications. Because of their durability and appearance, hardwoods have long been used in the production of cabinetry, flooring and furniture.

There is something special about trees grown in Ontario. It’s been a best kept secret that we want to share with you.

Ontario wood has:

rich colour
remarkable grain
strength
durability

Ontario wood products will bring warmth and natural beauty to both the inside and outside of your home.

It’s local

Ontario’s forest industry is a key part of a healthy, growing economy that:

supports the livelihoods of about 147,000 people
sustains communities across the province
generates over $16.6 billion in revenue

It’s environmentally friendly

Ontario has forest management practices in place that you can be proud of. Our province:

is a world leader in sustainable forest management
is home to more than 85 billion trees
only harvests one-fifth of one percent annually
ensures that for every tree harvested three take root

Sustainable forest management allows Ontario wood to meet your needs for forest products while preserving forest health and diversity for the future. When you choose locally made Ontario wood products for home renovations, furnishings and more, you put the environment and your community’s well-being first.

Ontario wood products:

need far less energy than other materials to manufacture
generate less air and water pollution
have a lower carbon footprint

WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN ONTARIO WOOD PARTNER.