What Does the Future of Ontario's Forests Look Like?

In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, professional forester Scott McPherson shares an inside look at the science, planning, and challenges behind sustainable forestry in Northern Ontario.

From climate change and wildfires to mill closures, forest regeneration, and the future of the forestry industry, Scott explains how experts balance environmental stewardship with the need for a healthy forest economy.

He also discusses how forests are forecast decades into the future and why today's decisions will shape generations to come.

0:00 The State of Ontario's Forestry Industry

8:17 How Sustainable Forest Management Works

17:36 Why Ontario's Mills Are Closing

32:51 Wildfires, Climate Change & Forest Recovery

42:52 The Future of Forestry in Northern Ontario