Feasibility Study 
Recreation & Tourism 
Geography 
Environmental Studies]]>
This paper discusses current trends and economic benefit studies as they relate to the recreational use of ATVs. In particular, a focus has been placed on future trends and impacts as they relate to the province of Ontario, County of Haliburton and the Municipality of Dysart et al. The purpose of the study is to provide information on the trends and economic benefits of ATVing for the purpose of informing municipal policy decisions on recreational activities and trail use.



This paper is a literature review of current information related to ATVing trends and economic impacts, but does not constitute a full study on the actual economic impact as it directly relates to the municipality of Dysart. Particular emphasis is placed in predictions for future use and related policy. Studies have been reviewed that identify and examine economic impacts in other areas; including managed ORV trail systems. Conclusions have been provided for future research opportunities.
 

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Environmental impacts of snowmobiling

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The majority of policy created to deal with these episodic acidification events has been based on research concerning the deposition of anthropogenic sulfates and nitrates. However, this study suggests that point source emissions from snowmobiles can also contribute to sulfate concentrations in the snow pack that may elevate the intensity of the acidification events during the spring thaw. Critical loads were calculated for the study lakes in the Haliburton Forests and Wildlife Reserve Ltd. using the Steady-State Water Chemistry Model. From these calculations and the analysis of snow samples it was determined that current inputs of acidifying compounds have concentrations just below the critical limits for biota in the lakes. It is therefore suggested that the number of snowmobile trail passes sold per day remain at 100 and trails across lakes be limited where possible. It is also recommended that further study take place on an increased number of lakes to determine differences in acid sensitivity and critical loads, while monitoring of both deposition and point source emissions continue.]]>
Host contact: Bisset, Jody]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Objectives are to develop an inventory of trails, determine demand for trails and related events, provide a development stratgegy, a marketing plan and method for monitoring the plan.

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Geography
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Studies]]>
Host contact: Hoover, Karen]]> Department: Geography]]>

Environmental Studies
Geography
Art & Culture
Tourism]]>

Research findings show that there are many communities that have incorporated art on trails and that it remains a more recent phenomenon for larger project scales. There also proves to be limited available resources and information surrounding the success and challenges that these communities have faced while initiating the projects. As illustrated within this paper, Haliburton County has extensive trails systems, a substantial art community, a good start to the networking needed to make such a venture possible and a successful example of the incorporation of art on trails in their very own community.]]>
Host contact: Blake, Jim]]> Department: Geography]]>
Environmental Studies]]>
The author begins with a literature review of trails, trail use, snowmobiling, legislation regulating snow machine use, and codes of ethics around trail use. Research methodology, employing interviews and questionnaires with snowmobile users and groomers, is outlined and results analyzed. There is a discussion of the results, and recommendations are put forward regarding the establishment of a code of ethics. The author's proposed code of ethics is included in the report.]]>
Host contact: Bisset, Jody]]> Department: Geography]]>
Host contact: Cox, Rick]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>
Similarly those that demand ownership of the land and deny access to other humans are not contributing to the complex interactions that are formed with these natural landscapes. This issue is examined through case studies and examples.]]>
Host contact: Maher, Terry]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>