Fred and Pearl Barry Wetland Reserve Monitoring Protocol
Wetland monitoring
Brandon Johnson, Jasmin Wakeling, Emily Hall, Claire Vandervoort, Alex Atkins
Online
Trent University
April 2023
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT), Ralph Baehre & Shelley Hunt
Tom Whillans
4936
Frog Monitoring in the Haliburton Highlands
Environmental Studies, Monitoring
The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is a nonprofit organization that owns and protects approximately 1300 acres of land in Haliburton County, Ontario. Five separate properties constitute the land trust, including the Dahl Forest, Smith Forest, Norah’s Island, Fred & Pearl Barry Wetland Reserve, and Barnum Creek Nature Reserve. Land trusts are instrumental in the conservation of native flora and fauna, and are often focused on the protection of a specific type of habitat (Brewer, 2003). The HHLT is unique in that all four types of wetlands (marsh, bog, fen, and swamp) are found on the properties (Haliburton Highlands Land Trust – 2020 Climate Change Project, 2021). Natural wetlands are crucial as they act as sinks for carbon sequestration (Mitsch, 2013), and play an active role in the cycling of important nutrients like nitrogen (Fennessy, Rokosch & Mack, 2008). Wetlands also provide habitats for a variety of animals including mammals like beavers and minks, rare bird species, and a range of amphibians (Gibbs, 2000). Knowing this, the HHLT has made great strides in the conservation of many animals that call their property home. From bats to turtles, the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust has orchestrated many projects focused on the monitoring and protection of Ontario’s native species.
Abbey Struyk, Emma Phillips, and Matt Susac
on-line
Trent University
2021
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Greg Wickware
Tom Whillans
HHLT Salamander Monitoring Project: Literature Review and Recommendations
Salamanders, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science
Matthew Smith
Sevda Lag
Ian Warburton
Devin Claypole
Carlie O'Brien
on-line
Trent University
2020
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Greg Wickware
Tom Whillans, School of the Environment
4938
Best Management Practice Guidelines for Protecting Wetlands
Tamara Balmaceda, Cerise Dowson, Brittany Semmler, Joshua Wyard
2019
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Sheila Ziman
Tom Whillans, Environment and Resource Science/Studies
TP-4851
Wetland Policies: A Review of Approaches
Wetland protection policies
Moran, Ambrose
U-Links Office and online
Trent University
1995
Wadland, John; Whillans, Tom<br />Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies
TPB-547
Sticking to our roots: A study of waterfront tree preservation initiatives for the Kennisis Lake Cottagers Association
Waterfront tree preservation
This project researched examples of governmental legislation and stewardship initiatives with regards to tree-cutting and preservation on privately owned waterfront properties.
Devan, Lisa
U-Links Office and online
Trent University
2007
Kennisis Lake Planning Committee<br />Host contact: Prince, Jim
Sager, Eric<br />Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies
TP-571
Recommendation for a Land Trust Development in Haliburton County
Establishing land trusts
Report discusses government policy concerning the establishment of Land Trusts in Ontario, and applies it to specific heritage features in Haliburton County.
Cammaert, Meghan; Mason, Adrienne; Roberts, Patrick
U-Links Office and online
Trent University
2005
Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council<br />Host contact: Wooton, Brent
Whillans, Tom<br />Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies
TP-484
Private Stewardship in Haliburton County: an Overview of Options and Techniques
Private stewardship and conservation
Anslow, Martha
U-Links Office and online
Trent University
1992
Wadland, John; Whillans, Tom<br />Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies
TPB-524
New Planning for Ontario: Final Report Summary & Recommendations
Recommends changes to the Planning Act and related policy that would restore confidence in the integrity of the planning process, protect public interests, better define roles and relationships, focus more closely on protecting the natural environment, and make the planning process more timely and efficient.
Commission of Planning and Development Reform in Ontario
PD-661
1993
Natural Heritage Information of the Haliburton Highlands
Developing a land trust inventory
Identify key natural areas on the landscape that have important biological, ecological, aesthetic, recreational, or other functions or values that may be of interest to the Land Trust.
Cook, Sabrina; Lazure, Jonathan; Martucci, Andrea; Walters, Ben
U-Links Office and online
Trent University
2006
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust<br />Host contact: Wooton, Brent
Whillans, Tom<br />Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies
TP-551
How to Save on Your Heat and Hydro Bills
<p>Practical tips and ideas.</p>
SIRCH
S-233
Robertson, Gena
2000
Haliburton Dedicated Angler Program
Dedicated angler program development
Examines the forms that dedicated angler programs have taken across North America and provides recommendations how such a program should be established in Haliburton County.A dedicated angler program allows anglers and the general community to assist in fisheries management. It involves stewardship, the notion that present generations and resource users are responsible for the sustainability of the Earth and its resources for future generations.
Clow, Adam
U-Links Office and online
Trent University
2008-2009
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources<br />Host contact: Flowers, Dave; Tuyten, Nicole
Nicol, Heather; Skinner, Mark<br />Department: Geography
TP-604
A Template for Forests Conservation By-Laws
Template draft by-law to be used in the process of developing new Forest Conservation By-Law; includes options paper and schedules.
County of Haliburton Forestry Department
E-374
U-Links
2002