Damage from the 1998 Icestorm was minimal. The industry will have to be vigilant and well disciplined to avoid market disruption. Negotiations with industry are still underway. Lanark County in Eastern Ontario is the second major area of production in the province. Canada Region No.
Specialists recommend sanitizing maple equipment with approved disinfectants only.
Canadian Maple products are renowned world wide for their quality and taste. In addition, for international or interprovincial trade, maple syrup shall be graded in a registered establishment or any place, where it is graded by or on behalf of the operator of a registered maple syrup shipper establishment. Canadian production fluctuated over the last ten years due to a combination of factors such as environmental conditions, management practices, new technologies, and price variation. There are three major species of Maple trees found in Canada. Sugar Maples reach a tappable size, under the best conditions, in about 40 years.