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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This paper discusses car sharing from a rural and urban perspective with final recommendations for further development steps in Haliburton County. Included is an exploration of issues and barriers related to rural transprotation development.

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Beginning with a detailed account of Canadian industrialization from the time of Confederation through the mid 1900s the report moves to a history of the plant at Donald. The plant began producing charcoal and moved into the manufacture of by-products such as acetate and wood alcohol as it responded to demand from southern markets and closed when new petrochemical related processes made its work redundant. Its development is outlined in the context of the inter-relatedness of the factory, its products, the process, the community, and the natural environment.]]>
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Further, a ban would not improve lake water quality, as ADD's contribute a relatively small amount to total phosphorus loadings to most major lakes, between 2% and 10%. However, these studies have not looked specifically at the use of ADD's in cottage country, where septic systems are often inadequate to protect water from nutrient enrichment.]]>
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The bulk of the paper reports on the author's interviews with eight community members who are involved in growing and/or foraging natural plants and their philosophies of living on and with the land. A list of regional plants found and used by those interviewed forms an appendix to the paper.]]>
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]]> 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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Beginning with a look at native groups within these systems and their use of lakes and rivers for hunting and transportation along with their sense of land stewardship, the paper moves on to the early exploration of the waterways by Europeans as they sought a practical military route between Georgian Bay and Ottawa. With the development of colonization roads, settlement moved forward. The importance of the waterways to the logging industry, which followed, is documented. Concluding that the waterways played a crucial role in the historical development of the region, the paper presents ideas for possible future research.]]>
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Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
The early years from 1944 to the mid 1950s saw the building of the camp under the supervision of Keith Cleverdon and the establishment of a camping program centred on outdoor education and an appreciation of heritage and adventure. Expansion of the camp under Kirk Wipper in the '60s and '70s saw physical changes and an emphasis on tripping programs and native heritage. The Historic Canoe Collection was begun and culminated in the construction of a canoe museum. Successful innovations by subsequent owners are described, concluding with the recognition that each camper will have unique memories of time spent at Kandalore.]]>
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The paper rleates those studies to the landscapes and development patterns of settled southern Ontario, and suggests some of the lessons that might be applied to the planning and managment of those landscapes and their land uses.]]>
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Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Geography
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The objective of this report is to provide information to support the Municipality of Dysart et al’s desire to ban the sale of plastic-bottled water in its municipal buildings and public spaces along with the provision of suitable alternatives and appropriate communication, education and engagement to ensure the public is aware of and adopts the use of these alternatives.]]>