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Williams & Associates is a full service forestry, arboricultural, and environmental consultancy practice. We provide innovative forest management, planning and implementation services to private and public landowners. Our mission is to help you better manage your forest or woodlot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1991 by\u00a0Peter Williams, the practice has grown over the years with additional services, associates, and certifications.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williams & Associates uses a foundation of professional forestry training, operational forest management experience, and research and development background to give clients a range of strategic choices to achieve their goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have been offering a host of services to property owners, municipalities, and townships throughout south-western Ontario for over 25 years. Our principal and associates are experienced specialists upon whose advice you can rely.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected Forest Management Publications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Williams, Peter A, M.Sc. RPF. 2025.\u00a0 Irregular Shelterwood System<\/a> in The Ontario Woodlander\u2014An Ontario Woodlot Association Quarterly. Issue 120, Fall 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elliot, Ken, R.P.F. Kawartha Chapter. Diameter-Limit Harvesting: It Was Never Really Okay<\/a> in The Ontario Woodlander\u2014An Ontario Woodlot Association Quarterly. Issue 120, Fall 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williams, PA. 2017. Using irregular and multi-entry shelterwood systems to optimize value growth in southern Ontario Woodlands<\/a>. Extended Abstract presented at the 21st Central Hardwoods Forest Conference, May 15-17, Bloomington Indiana

Williams, PA and C Karandiuk. 2016. Planning for and implementing and emerald ash borer-induced forest restoration program in municipal woodland in Oakville<\/a>, Ontario. In: Proceedings 20th Central Hardwood Forest Conference, March 28-April 1 2016; Columbia, Missouri. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station P 167: pp 248-256.

Williams, PA. 2014. Salvaging Ash from Urban Woodlands in Southern Ontario (Abstract)<\/a>. In: Proceedings, 19th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2014 March 10-12; Carbondale Il. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service; Newtown Square, PA; p 387.

Williams, PA, TD Schwan and K Elliot. 2013. A Perspective on S. Ontario Forests. Newsletter, Ont. Prof. For. Assn. Newsletter # 212, December, 2013. p 9.

Williams, PA, J McNeil, K Gottschalk and R. Haack. 2012. Managing Oak Decline in Oakville Ontario: Lessons Learned. 18th Central Hardwoods Conference<\/a>. In: Proceedings, 18th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2012 March 26-28; Morgantown, WV; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-117. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 192-207.<\/strong><\/em><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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