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"Kennisis Lake Shoreline Inventory Project - Phase 2","Amy Tenbult","Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners Association, Cameron Douglas and Jim Prince","Tom Whillans, Environmental and Resource Science/Studies",TP-661,2012,Online,,"Environmental Science/Studies",,"The purpose of this project is to perform an inventory of the shoreline on Kennisis Lake using the previously developed and updated ""Shoreline Classification Scorecard."" This inventory will allow changes to the shoreline and development to be documented over time and the connection to water quality to be monitored. This project will provide KLCOA with information about the overall status of shoreline health on Kennisis Lake as well as help encourage cottagers to take an interest in their impact.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"CBR,Kennisis Lake,monitoring,shoreline inventory,Trent University,water quality",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/672fee6eb36a174ddb359d3dba729d7a.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"Bird community structure, abundance, and diversity at a property in Haliburton, Ontario.","Noah Korne","Abbey Gardens, Heather Reid","Erica Nol, Biology",TP-4756,2018,Online,Haliburton,"Biology
Wildlife Biology
",,"This project provides an in depth glimpse into the bird communities present on the property of Abbey Gardens located in Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada. Point count surveys were conducted over the course of three years, at nine sites covering eight different habitat types. Detailed analysis of the composition, diversity, abundance, and distribution of bird species is outlined. Following this, we identify those species present that are listed as ‘at risk’ at some level by either the Federal Government or the Government of Ontario. We then discuss potential infrastructure developments, centered on the creation of a network of nest boxes for several species. Included are guidelines and protocols for the monitoring and maintenance of this network. Finally, we look at ways to involve the community, and visitors of Abbey Gardens in the monitoring of bird populations, as well as several options for informational signage to be placed in key areas around the property.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Abbey Gardens,bird boxes,birds,CBR,Citizen Science,monitoring,SAR,Trent University",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/76cfd53f77c3d0e8cce0623b1ddb1c14.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"Dahl Forest Sugar Maple PSPs Report","Edward Kellaway","Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT), Greg Wickware","Shaun Watmough, Trent School of the Environment","TP-4759 ",2018,Online,"Haliburton Highlands","Environmental Science / Studies
Forestry
Natural Resource Management",,"The natural regeneration and reforestation of derelict land plots is essential to reduce fragmentation among natural forest communities. Reintroduction of habitat, with time, will restore an ecosystem to suitable function for an abundance of flora and fauna. This in turn produces both economic and social benefits. Land plots donated to organizations such as, the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) allow for the regeneration of natural areas in perpetuity. The extent to which the local scientific community understands the processes and progression within recovering forest stands is limited. Permanent survey plots (PSPs) allow for perpetual monitoring of communities within a forest stand. The Dahl Forest property is 500 acres of reclaimed land, used for agriculture for a brief time following increased settlement in the region. In this study, three upland sugar maple dominated PSPs were established, along with one PSP located in a red pine plantation, adjacent to the Burnt River. This paper focuses on the establishment of the three upland PSPs. The objective was to create a baseline report and dataset summarizing the community, for comparison to future surveys to monitor forest progress, and to compare to similar ecosystems in the region. The three plots were in various positions along a northeastern facing slope. Overall, the three plots had similar community compositions and canopies, with variable quantities of stem defects and downed woody debris (DWD). Plots 01-01 and 01-02 were similar in stand maturity and had low to moderate levels of stem defects and DWD, representing the greater sugar maple ecozone. The third plot was an outlier within the tree plots due to an infringing transitional forest community. This resulted in elevated stem density, defects, and DWD volumes within the stand as the mixed forest changes to a mature deciduous stand.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"CBR,dahl forest,EMAN,forest health,HHLT,monitoring,PSPs,Trent University",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/f29ee5dbf49ce217b22c5c9907124729.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"Permanent Sample Plots for Vegetative Monitoring in Dahl Forest -Final Report 2017-2018","Jenna Kentel","Haliburton Highalnds Land Trust - Greg Wickware","Tom Whillans, Environmental and Resource Science/Studies",TP-4760,2018,Online,"Haliburton County",,,"Forest monitoring, management and protection has become increasingly important as Climate Change continues to alter the environment. The Haliburton Highland Land Trust (HHLT) has recently acquired Dahl Forest as part of an Ecological Gifts program. As part of this program they area required to ensure the long-term health of the forest. The objective of this project was to provide the means for the HHLT to monitor the changes in forest health and composition over time. This was accomplished through the means of: preparing a standardized PSP protocol and database, establishing PSP’s in Dahl Forest, and collecting baseline data from the PSP’s. A protocol was established based on a series of protocols produced by Ecological Monitoring Assessment Network (EMAN) to assess the tree health, downed woody debris (DWD) and regeneration of the forest. PSP’s were established in the Sugar Maple and mature Red Pine forests. Based on the baseline data collected it was determined that the Sugar Maple forests composition was dominated by the tolerant Sugar Maples. The forest was relatively healthy with some stem defects found. The Red Pine forest composition was mostly Red Pine with some White Pine and White Spruce. The forest was considered healthy as there were only a few stem defects found. The following future recommendations were made: (a) to establish more PSP in different ecosites and continue monitoring every 5 years to assess the health of the forests, (b) To establish additional protocols that compliment this protocol to develop a greater understanding of the overall health of the forest, (c) to conduct future data analysis to understand the changes occurring in the forest based on the data, (d) to educate the public on the monitoring program and its importance.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"CBR,dahl forest,EMAN,forest health,HHLT,monitoring,PSPs,Trent University",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/91e72803c57191a6d6bf2554965bcb03.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"Surveying and Monitoring Tools for the HHLT","Abbey Krajc, Alison Gordon, Keeva Fitzpatrick","Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Greg Wickware",,TP_4865,2019,Online,"Haliburton County",,,"This report will provide information and guidance to the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) on determining which surveying tools are most suitable for long-term monitoring of biodiversity within the 5 listed nature reserves. The following will be identified for each nature reserve:
◊ Background
◊ Ecology
◊ Significant Identified Species
◊ Species at Risk
◊ Identified Eco-sites
◊ Bio-indicators
◊ Surveying & Monitoring Tools
◊ Resources
This report will aid in fulfilling the following goals as stated by the HHLT:
◊ Understand the range of possibilities for surveying and monitoring natural areas and the extent of such experiences in Ontario
◊ Identify the information available and needed to design surveys and monitoring programs using permanent sample plots for Ontario natural areas
◊ Explore options for a long-term partnership between Trent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Abbey Krajc,Alison Gordon,biodiversity,eco-sites,Haliburton Highlands Land Trust,HHLT,Keeva Fitzpatrick,monitoring,nature reserves,species at risk,surveying,Tom Whillans",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/199d92bd83ef10c771cd797a39c43273.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"HHLT Salamander Monitoring Project: Literature Review and Recommendations","Matthew Smith
Sevda Lag
Ian Warburton
Devin Claypole
Carlie O'Brien","Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Greg Wickware","Tom Whillans, School of the Environment",4938,2020,on-line,"Haliburton County","Salamanders, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science",,"Salamanders are an important part in any biotic community. There is great concern regarding the decline of salamanders as a whole and not just one individual species however monitoring these species requires that we have an idea on the current populations so that we can continue to monitor and implement conservation strategies with enough time before these species are lost (Smith & Petranka, 2000).
Salamanders have unique traits that make them favourable indicators of biodiversity and ecosystem health. Characteristics being their durability, small size, sensitivity to anthropogenic stressors such as acid rain, and other industrial and household pollutants (Welsh & Droege, 2001) Salamanders existence in North America in high densities and biomass alongside there sensitivity to environmental change makes them excellent indicators for environmental changes (Welsh & Droege, 2001). The sensitivity of the salamanders derives from their semipermeable slim skin that absorbs any contaminated or natural water, as well as harmful toxins in their environment hence why salamanders are less dense in populations near cities (Mattson, 2019). Monitoring is utilized for salamanders due to the fact that they are sensitive to environmental change and act as bioindicators to detect the change in ecosystems over time (Saber et al. 2017).","Trent University",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"biology,conservation,ecosystem health,HHLT,monitoring,slamanders,wildlife",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/7ec2eff562ad50b66fabf699a0171e3b.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"The Birds of The Haliburton Highlands: Species Present and How to Monitor Them","Jason Smyrlis","Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Greg Wickware","Sarah Jamieson, Biology",,2020,Online,"Haliburton County","Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology",,"This project aims to examine bird observations and monitoring on the properties of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT). By examining observations on their properties, HHLT can learn about the species themselves and gain insight into their properties' ecosystem dynamics as a whole. Particularly concerning more sensitive species, as having data on their presence can provide information on habitat quality. Likewise, the monitoring recommendations included should help foster long-term monitoring protocols into the future.","Trent University",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"biodiversity,birds,CRB,HHLT,monitoring,Trent University",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/e350350f884666cd8b7ba03fd04f2253.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"Long-Term Invasive Species Monitoring: Haliburton Highlands Land Trust Invasive Plants","Kolten Hooper","Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Greg Wickware","Tom Whillans, Environmental and Resource Science/Studies",,2020,Online,"Haliburton County","Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology",,"The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust recognizes invasive species as critical components of monitoring biodiversity. With this, they seek to determine which invasive terrestrial plant species have been sighted on the HHLT properties, which species could be present and and how the HHLT should be monitoring for invasive plant species. In order to become more informed in these areas, the HHLT has posed three questions that guide the research of the report. These questions are as follows;
1) What invasive species have been sighted on or in lands adjacent to the HHLT properties: Fred and Pearl Barry Wetland, Barnum Creek Nature Reserve, Dahl Forest, Smith Forest, and Norah’s Island.
2) What invasive species could exist on or in lands adjacent to any of the above-mentioned properties?
3) What monitoring protocols are used by similar organizations and could be implemented by the HHLT to monitor their properties for invasive species?
The purpose of this project is to answer each of the HHLT research questions in order to better inform the land trust of the threat of invasive plants and potential ways to approach monitoring them in the future.","Trent University",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"biodiversity,CBR,HHLT,invasive plants,Management,monitoring,Trent University",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/b19f9a37df761097c5c67429bafe18e6.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"Odonata monitoring of Haliburton Highlands Land Trust properties: fauna and protocols","Ryan Hill","Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Greg Wickware","David Beresford, Biology",,2020,Online,"Haliburton County","Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology",,"The following report has been written to assist Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) in initiating an Odonata monitoring program on their properties. A list of 111 recorded species for Haliburton County along with a few other expected species (Poropat, 2020) make up what HHLT could expect to see on their properties during monitoring (Poropat, personal communication, September 24, 2020). Serving as a further foundation for a future program, records from a number of databases and reports were mined for observations of odonates on and around HHLT properties, resulting in lists for each property. Lastly, I provide some recommendations and considerations for establishing an Odonata monitoring program at HHLT, based on reviews of available protocols and published literature.","Trent University",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"biodiversity,CBR,damselflies,dragonflies,HHLT,Management,monitoring,Trent University",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/2f0302a1d986a4c8863d498e4162236c.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"Frog Monitoring in the Haliburton Highlands","Abbey Struyk, Emma Phillips, and Matt Susac","Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, Greg Wickware","Tom Whillans",,2021,on-line,"Haliburton County","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.",,"Trent University",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"conservation,environmental monitoring,frog,Haliburton Highlands Land Trust,monitoring",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/440ce57d5ffe11a1ef9b18647923079a.pdf,,"Trent University - Community Based Research",1,0
"Blue Skies Bioblitz Plan","Tera Boisclair, Noah Opper, Ness Pringle, Jacob Findlay, William Skye Vasey","Blue Skies, Lloyd Greenspoon & Committee","Tom Whillans",4945,"April, 2023",Online,,"Pre/post event biomonitoring",,,"Trent University",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Bioblitz,Blueskies,monitoring,terrestrial biomonitoring,Trent University,U-Links,WWEW",https://database.ulinks.ca/files/original/bbc3674d151e15baf42f21f5745b9ec1.pdf,Text,,1,0