The History of Natural Landscape of Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton, and Algonquin Park

Title

The History of Natural Landscape of Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton, and Algonquin Park

Author

Lawson, William

Supervising Faculty

Wadland, John; Whillans, Tom
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies

Reference Number

TPB-529

Date

1992

Location of Document

U-Links Office and online

Area

Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton, Algonquin Park

Subject

Natural landscape development on the Precambrian Shield watersheds

Abstract

This report is an overview of natural landscape development on the Precambrian Shield watersheds of the Algonquin region. It is hoped that by understanding the historical landscape dynamics prior to human influences man may be encouraged to recognize the significance of human impact on the natural background and better manage in cooperation with Nature. The paper looks at this landscape development within the areas of bedrock, glacial activity, climate, soil development and types, ecosystems, natural terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, wetlands, and stresses on ecosystems. Information about ecoclimatic regions, wetlands, and exotic plants is presented in accompanying appendices.

Publisher

Trent University

Files

Reference

Lawson, William, The History of Natural Landscape of Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton, and Algonquin Park, Trent University, 1992