The Forest Industry in Haliburton and its Affect on Community: Bioregionalism Past and Future

The Forest Industry in Haliburton and its Affect on Community: Bioregionalism Past and Future

Curran, Deborah

Wadland, John; Whillans, Tom
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies

TPB-526

1991

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Donald, Harcourt, Wilberforce

Forestry and logging practices

In developing a bioregional consciousness, it is important to understand the historical and present influences in a community as well as the ecology of the area. This paper explores the historical logging practices that led to the present policy of forest use in the Haliburton area and which form the basis of future management. The three towns of Donald, Harcourt and Wilberforce make up the area of study for the paper. An explanation of the ecology of the area provides basic information about tree species and growing conditions. Past treatment of the forest resource helps solidify an understanding of present conditions. Forces influencing logging practices are identified and suggestions are presented regarding future forest policy. Topics for future research around the issues of forest management in the Haliburton region form the conclusion to the paper.

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