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# OVMA

Meeting Ontario's Vegetation Management Needs

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## Posts

- [GreenLines](https://www.ovma.ca/?page_id=7355) - AORS » R. v. Greater Sudbury (City) Supreme Court Decision aors.on.caAssistant4 mins The Supreme Court of Canada published the long-awaited decision of R. v. Greater Sudbury (City) on November 10, 2023. This landmark decision has a significant impact on how projects are managed in Ontario municipalities by changing the framework, and the liabilities, of “owners”,
- [EU Commission set to scrap plan to halve pesticide use after farmer protests](https://www.ovma.ca/eu-commission-set-to-scrap-plan-to-halve-pesticide-use-after-farmer-protests/) - EU Commission set to scrap plan to halve pesticide use after farmer protests Favorites Print ForwardShare Feb. 7, 2024 By Jorge Liboreiro & Gerardo Fortuna European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of a contentious law that aimed to reduce the use of pesticides across the European Union, marking the
- [Terrace Bay Paper Mill Closing - CBC](https://www.ovma.ca/terrace-bay-paper-mill-closing-cbc/) - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/hundreds-out-of-work-in-terrace-bay-ont-after-pulp-mill-idles-operations-1.7074808?cmp=newsletter_Morning%20Headlines%20from%20CBC%20News_1613_1340863

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.ovma.ca/) - Ontario Vegetation Management Association Promoting Safe, Sustainable Vegetation Management in Ontario OVMA fosters collaboration, education, and compliance among vegetation managers, researchers, and suppliers to promote safe, effective vegetation management while engaging with government, addressing public concerns, and supporting industry best practices. Become a Member View Resources Join Today Membership Benefits Joining the Ontario Vegetation Management
- [Payment Confirmation](https://www.ovma.ca/payment-confirmation/) - Payment successful. You will receive an email shortly with purchase details. Thank you for your payment!
- [Become a Sponsor](https://www.ovma.ca/become-a-sponsor/) - Sponsor the OVMA Walkerton September 2026 Conference and Field Tour Sponsorship 2026 Sponsorship All corporate members are listed as sponsors, with their company logos. You can email a logo to: ovmaoffice@gmail.com Complete the form below to submit payment or request a sponsorship invoice and send a cheque to: Ontario Vegetation Management Association (don’t abbreviate or
- [2026 Conference & Field Day - Walkerton Registration](https://www.ovma.ca/2026-conference-field-day-walkerton-registration/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Last Name *Company *Email *Phone *Member TypeOVMA MemberStripe FeeNumber of Registrants *Other RegistrantsEnter each Registrant per lineRegistrants FeeTotal$0.00Payment *Register
- [Sponsorship](https://www.ovma.ca/sponsorship/) - Members Platinum Corporate Members Members Gold Corporate Members Become a Member Become a Sponsor
- [Membership](https://www.ovma.ca/membership/) - Join Today Single Membership Benefits An OVMA Single Membership offers professionals access to valuable resources, including email updates, advance notice of the annual General Meeting, and exclusive seminars and events. For an annual fee of $100, members also gain individual access to privileged online services, forums for knowledge exchange, and opportunities to network with industry
- [Membership Registration](https://www.ovma.ca/membership-registration/)
- [About Us](https://www.ovma.ca/about-us/) - Why we are here Ontario Vegetation Management Association Mission Become a Member To provide our members with a forum for networking and sharing information about environmentally sound, cost effective, industrial and forestry vegetation management practices in Ontario. To provide educational opportunities for the membership. To represent the industry, to the public, to regulators, and to
- [Get in Touch](https://www.ovma.ca/contact-us/) - Susan Bursche – Business Manager 40 Dacey Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K9 Tel: (705) 542-9755 ovmaoffice@gmail.com Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *PhoneEmail *SubjectMessageSend Message
- [Dashboard](https://www.ovma.ca/dashboard/) - Resources 2025-02-04LegislationFor the benefit of our members and of people in our industry, the OVMA has compiled an extensive list of legislation sources that applies to many of our members. Ontario Pesticide Licences, Permits – New and Renewals Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) moved to an electronic system for Ontario Licenses and Renewals
- [Job Board](https://www.ovma.ca/job-board/) - Industry Related Job Openings Hydro One is Hiring Utility ArboristsPostedDecember 11, 2024View WebsiteGreenshield Industrial Vegetation Job PostingVegetation Management TechnicianPostedDecember 11, 2024View Posting PDF
- [Constitution](https://www.ovma.ca/constitution/) - Constitution Ontario Vegetation Management Association Constitution Download PDF 1. MEMBERSHIP: 1.1 Any person or organization having an interest in some phase of vegetation management in the province of Ontario shall be eligible to hold membership in this association. 1.2 Membership shall be of 2 kinds: (a) Individual (b) Sustaining 1.3 Individual Membership: Shall be open to all
- [Board of Directors](https://www.ovma.ca/board-of-directors/) - Board Ontario Vegetation Management Association Board of Directors President Chad Horton – Advantage VM Vice President Trevor Caron – Veg-Tek Agri Inc. Past President Brad Hayhoe – BASF Canada Treasurer Brad Hayhoe – BASF Canada Directors Scott Olan – Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks Jon Marriott – Hydro One Forestry Kyle MacDonald – Veseris

## CEC

- [CECs 2021-12-01](https://www.ovma.ca/cecs/cecs-2021-12-01/) - LN FN CON CEC# OCT27 NOV01 NOV10 NOV17 DEC01 DEC08 Total CECs Begg Adam Weedman Huntsville 2705 0.75 2.25 1.50 1.50 2.0 8.00 Wagar Al Wagar & Corput 1786 1.5 1.50 2.0 5.00 Westerterp Alan Leuschners 1807 1.50 1.50 Lalonde Allan HydroOne 2405 1.50 1.50 Mattioli Andrea Fortis 2708 2.25 1.50 3.75 Clark Brian City

## Events

- [2026 OVMA Conference & Field Day](https://www.ovma.ca/events/2026-ovma-conference-field-day/) - Room rate of $158/night + taxes Registration Deadline – Monday, September 7th Book your room Register Now
- [2025 OVMA Conference & Field Day](https://www.ovma.ca/events/2025-ovma-conference-field-day/) - Registration for the conference has closed. Monday September 22 - Wednesday September 24 2025 room rate of $199/night +taxes 3 days pre and post conference dates will be given the same rate. To do so contact Jenna Bodnoff at jenna.bodnoff@innvesthotels.com to book. Registration Deadline – Monday, September 8th Book your room
- [Phragmites Management Workshop](https://www.ovma.ca/events/phragmites-management-workshop/) - Phragmites Management Workshop Registration Form When: Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Victoria Park East Golf Club, 1096 Victoria Rd. South, Luslinch, ON N0B 2J0

## Resource

- [Phragmites Management Workshop](https://www.ovma.ca/resources/phragmites-management-workshop/) - PDF's Aquatic Permit Application Process COLVOY Presentation Habitat Aqua Presentation OPA Presentation Veseris Glyphosate Presentation Presentations Application Technology Presentation Tendering Guideline Discussion
- [Industry Links](https://www.ovma.ca/resources/industry-links/) - Useful Technical LINKS Ontario Trees & Shrubs Ontario Invasive Plant Council Ontario Phragmites Working Group Noxious Weeds in Ontario Weed Identification Guide for Ontario Crops Pesticide Drift From Group Applications PMRA Buffer Zones PMRA Label search Product Safety Data Sheets Also check manufacturer web sites for specific products Other Industry ASSOCIATIONS Atlantic Vegetation Management Association
- [EU Commission set to scrap plan to halve pesticide use after farmer protests](https://www.ovma.ca/resources/eu-commission-set-to-scrap-plan-to-halve-pesticide-use-after-farmer-protests/) - EU Commission set to scrap plan to halve pesticide use after farmer protests Favorites Print ForwardShare Feb. 7, 2024 By Jorge Liboreiro & Gerardo Fortuna European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of a contentious law that aimed to reduce the use of pesticides across the European Union, marking the
- [Terrace Bay Paper Mill Closing – CBC](https://www.ovma.ca/resources/terrace-bay-paper-mill-closing-cbc/) - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/hundreds-out-of-work-in-terrace-bay-ont-after-pulp-mill-idles-operations-1.7074808?cmp=newsletter_Morning%20Headlines%20from%20CBC%20News_1613_1340863
- [Legislation](https://www.ovma.ca/resources/legislation/) - For the benefit of our members and of people in our industry, the OVMA has compiled an extensive list of legislation sources that applies to many of our members. Ontario Pesticide Licences, Permits – New and Renewals Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) moved to an electronic system for Ontario Licenses and Renewals in
- [Integrated Pest Management Certification](https://www.ovma.ca/resources/integrated-pest-management-certification/) - Background Companies or persons holding an Industrial Vegetation Exterminators licence may apply Class 9 pesticides on public works, as defined in the legislation, only under the direction of a person certified in Integrated Pest management (IPM). IPM certification requirements are outlined in Ontario Regulation 63/09 made under the Pesticides Act. Information on IPM certification for
- [Integrated Pest Management](https://www.ovma.ca/resources/ipm/) - Background Companies or persons holding an Industrial Vegetation Exterminators licence may apply Class 9 pesticides on public works, as defined in the legislation, only under the direction of a person certified in Integrated Pest management (IPM). IPM certification requirements are outlined in Ontario Regulation 63/09 made under the Pesticides Act. Information on IPM certification for

## Webinar

- [Chuck Baresich - Haggerty Creek](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/chuck-baresich-haggerty-creek/) - Use of unmanned application equipment - Our Experience in 2021 and the potential moving forward.
- [Dog Strangling Vine, Chervil - Nancy Cain](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/dog-strangling-vine-chervil-nancy-cain/)
- [Steve Ford - Raven Spray Controller](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/steve-ford-raven-spray-controller/)
- [Karl Soeteman PMRA – Scott Olan MECP – Regulatory Updates](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/karl-soeteman-pmra-scott-olan-mecp-regulatory-updates/) - Regulatory Update
- [OIPC - Vicki Simkovic, MSc. Equipment Cleanup to prevent spread of invasive plants](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/oipc-vicki-simkovic-msc-equipment-cleanup-to-prevent-spread-of-invasive-plants/)
- [Jon Styles - Hydro One - Distribution Vegetation Management](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/jon-styles-hydro-one-distribution-vegetation-management/)
- [Alana Respondek - Corteva Agriscience](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/alana-respondek-corteva-agriscience/)
- [Cleanup - Clean Equipment Protocol](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/cleanup-clean-equipment-protocol/)
- [Phragmites Control Project Report - Michael Morin WEMEG](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/phragmites-control-project-report-michael-morin-wemeg/)
- [PMRA Drone Regulation and Update on Committee Changes - Danielle Soulard](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/pmra-drone-regulation-and-update-on-committee-changes-danielle-soulard/)
- [How Quinte West overcame ROW spraying objections - Clara Quinn](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/how-quinte-west-overcame-row-spraying-objections-clara-quinn/)
- [Erradication Efforts of Water Soldier (Stratiotes alodies) in Ontario - Rob McGowan - 45 Minutes](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/erradication-efforts-of-water-soldier-stratiotes-alodies-in-ontario-rob-mcgowan-45-minutes/)
- [Spray Technology - Drones - Chuck Baresitch](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/spray-technology-drones-chuck-baresitch/)
- [Industry Updates 2](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/industry-updates-2/)
- [Industry Updates](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/industry-updates/)
- [Peter Bursche - SSM PUC](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/peter-bursche-ssm-puc/) - Process for expanding Electrical ROWs with regards to VM
- [Nancy Cain - Cain Vegetation](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/nancy-cain-cain-vegetation/) - Biology of challenging invasive weeds.
- [John Urquart - Blazing Star Environmental](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/john-urquart-blazing-star-environmental/) - Impact of Invasive Phragmites, including its management, on Reptiles and Other Species at Risk.
- [Brent Slone Bayer Environmental Science – Vegetation Risk Management – the Bayer Digital Risk Platform](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/brent-slone-bayer-environmental-science-vegetation-risk-management-the-bayer-digital-risk-platform/) - Brent Slone Vegetation Risk Management - the Bayer Digital Risk Platform
- [Jeremy Downe – Francine MacDonald OMNRF – Changes to the Ontario Invasive Species Act](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/jeremy-downe-francine-macdonald-omnrf-changes-to-the-ontario-invasive-species-act/) - Ontario Invasive Species Act and Update
- [Gavin Lunn Corteva – Will Roberts  Bayer – How herbicides work – Field Results 2019-20](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/gavin-lunn-corteva-will-roberts-bayer-how-herbicides-work-field-results-2019-20/) - Trevor Caron – Veg-Tek Agri Inc. – Herbicide Tank Mixing Calculations and Techniques Field Results / Spray Calculations
- [Colin Cassin – Invasive Species Centre – Economic Impacts of Invasive Species to Ontario Municipalities and Conservation Authorities removal](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/colin-cassin-invasive-species-centre-economic-impacts-of-invasive-species-to-ontario-municipalities-and-conservation-authorities-removal/) - Economic Impacts of Invasive Species to Ontario Municipalities and Conservation Authorities removal Download Report
- [Jon Styles – Hydro One – Tree and Large brush removal](https://www.ovma.ca/webinars/jon-styles-hydro-one-tree-and-large-brush-removal/) - Tree and Large Brush Removal - Hydro One

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