Natural Heritage Education

Title

Natural Heritage Education

Author

Chase, Leanne; McPherson, Stuart

Host Organization

Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
Host contacts: Matthews, Jess; Wooton, Brent

Supervising Faculty

Whillans, Tom
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

Reference Number

TP-567

Date

2007

Location of Document

U-Links Office and online

Area

Southern Ontario

Subject

Natural heritage planning systems

Description

This paper defines Natural Heritage Planning and includes basic curriculum for grade 12.

Abstract

Natural Heritage Planning Systems (NHPS) are the plan to identify, evaluate and recover significant natural heritage species, spaces and functions to create a viable natural heritage system; and effectively work with each other in order to conserve our natural heritage on a sustainable basis and, as a result, contribute to the quality of like. This report discusses the need for NHPS in Ontario and focuses on the specific challenges for NHPS in Haliburton County. Included is a Grade 12 Curriculum Sample designed to educate students on natural heritage systems in the Haliburton area. It covers what a natural heritage planning system is, why it is important to implement a NHPS, and who it benefits.

Publisher

Trent University

Files

Reference

Chase, Leanne; McPherson, Stuart, Natural Heritage Education, Trent University, 2007