Non-timber values in Haliburton Forest

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]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> ]]> The Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve is located in the northern townships of Havelock and Eyre. An outline of its history and objectives form the main thrust of this paper along with a look at the relationship of the forest reserve and the community of Haliburton. Topics discussed are a history of the Haliburton area and of the Reserve, an overview of forestry in Ontario today, recreation within the Forest, relationships with the Haliburton community, and a look at the Forest within the context of bioregional theory. Biographical details of the Schleifenbaum family who purchased the property in 1963 are given.  Copies of documents written about the Reserve are found in an extensive appendix.    

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Not much research has been done on Main Street in this time period, which by many accounts has been regarded as Minden's heyday. The small business district along Main Street occupies the length of approximately one city block and is bordered by natural features at each end. It is a primary place of business and therefore, acts as the town's central meeting place. This is a good way to establish a connection to a particular place and build communities; at the same time our needs are met without placing an unnecessarily heavy burden on the land.]]> Report discusses community concerns, ie flood hazard, tourism & recreation, downtown beautification, downtown commerce.

Additional information about CAUSE included in the file.

]]> A main component of the theory of bioregionalism is that its strength and function ability begin with the individual commitment of the people in a given community. The paper puts forth the idea that foraging can make a valuable contribution to the development of a local bioregion as it helps develop individual values and skills which permit the participant to put into practice some of the aspects of the theory.

Drawing from a number of sources, the paper is a catalogue of edible plants organized first by general tree type or habitat. For each plant noted, common and scientific botanical names are given as well as distinguishing characteristics, habitat appearance, blooming period, and season to harvest. Information concerning preparation for medicinal and food purposes is included and notes of interest complete each record. Hand-drawn illustrations accompany the text and all information is cross-referenced in an index.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> This report was written by the Conference Board of Canada to encourage businesses and employers to take action on the social determinants of health in order to improve the health of Canadian, as well as business profits and performance. The report provides examples of Canadian and international programs that focus on improving the social determinants of health and benefit business at the same time.

]]> Through interviews with producers, the authors present a picture of the maple syrup industry in Haliburton County. Travelling the area, they map out 10 sugarbushes and relate the experiences of the producers with regard to their work, their sense of living on the land, and their perspectives on cooperative efforts and membership in a central organization such as the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association.

The authors' reflections on the sense of community among producers and the economics of the industry conclude the paper.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The paper explores the connection between concepts of bioregionalism and ecologically responsible forest use to provide the theoretical and philosophical context for a discussion of how these ideas play out in reality in Haliburton County in general, and at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve in particular. As a preface, a brief historical overview of the changing forest and forest practices in Haliburton County is provided.  From information obtained through personal interviews, the author looks at the nature of wholistic forest use currently practiced at the Wildlife Reserve and the way in which this system of forest use impacts on community and place in the County. The potential for Haliburton Forest as a model of wholistic forest use is considered along with the issues involved in transferring that model.

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Data on various aspects of Haliburton County, including climate, demographics, labour force, housing, education statistics, quality of life, transportation, telecommunications, municipal utilities, etc]]> Host contact: Campbell, Andy]]> Department: Business Administration]]> The County of Haliburton is located in Central Ontario covering 4000 km2, providing residence for over

16 000 people. Haliburton Highlands promotes a high quality of life offering recreational activities for all

seasons, robust arts and cultural community and a strong business sector creating an ideal location for

development and investment.

The Business Retention and Expansion project was initiated by the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of

Commerce with the objective to facilitate business planning and growth by identifying and interviewing

local companies, associations and service groups to determine needs, barriers and opportunities. 15%

of the businesses were interviewed resulting in a significant representation of the business sector.

The businesses boasted a high quality of life and are satisfied with the essential services, support from

municipality, land costs and labour costs. There is generally a positive attitude regarding the future of

the business community reflected by the number of planned expansions and capital investments.

There are many positive attributes to the business community, however the businesses highlighted

many barriers to growth including the seasonality of the market, financial support, labour attraction and

training, information accessibility, marketing and infrastructure. These barriers are addressed with a

comprehensive action plan that contains strategies and evaluation tools.

The community based approach of the Business Retention and Expansion project will create local

commitment while developing a knowledge base of what drives their local economy and how they can

become proactive in setting the direction for long term community sustainability and growth. This will

ensure the community 'buy-in' necessary to implement the BRE Action Plan.

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Includes a copy of the Proposal March 1999;Proposal Presentation April 20, 1999; the Public Meeting July 6, 1999; Phase I Report August 24, 1999.]]> Commercial and industrial recycling

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Information was obtained through the use of a survey conducted with 21 businesses, one service provider and several landfill attendants.

The responses by the interviewees are included in the report and suggestions to promote more diversion of materials from landfill are provided.]]> Host contact: Hopkings, Virginia]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Balle, Angela]]> Department: Geography]]> Articles by local environmentally friendly businesses owners and consultants, and how to utilize the following resources: lobbying, government, libraries, internet, publicity, finance, netweorrrking.

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Being a community-based plan, it involves both County Council and many other players. County

Council roles are stated in recommendations throughout the document and summarized in section 6. Many specific actions require the involvement and decisions of other players; however, some fundamental initiatives require immediate attention and a proactive role by the County.]]>