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Ontario Forestry Research Institute

At the Ontario Forestry Research Centre (OFRI) , located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, researchers at the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) main forest research unit pursue new insights about sustainable management of Ontario's forests. Working with a range of partners, not only in Sault Ste. Marie but also in hundreds of field sites across the province, their research is focused on developing more effective ways to manage forests and ensure a healthy forest environment for all Ontarians.

OFRI's research results are extremely valuable to those who develop MNR's forest management policies and plans, but many others benefit as well, such as MNR field staff, Ontario's forest industry, researchers with other agencies, and most important, the people of Ontario. The OFRI research facility, fully equipped with laboratories, greenhouses, and sophisticated growth chambers for incubating seedlings, houses about 45 Forest Research Staff, as well as staff with several other MNR units. OFRI Research going on.

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