A community-driven strategic 1-2 year action plan, the culmination of labour market information and input for Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton.

]]> Tree?Marking for Timber and Habitat:

A Balancing Act

]]> To learn more about the transportation needs and attitudes of residents, and to build a model to pinpoint the specific group of individuals with certain demographic locations who need transportation.

]]> Contains a set of guidelines which show how all forms of urban development and redevelopment can be made more accessible by public transit.

Purpose is to provide ideas and guidance to land use planners, transportation planners, municipal politicians, developers, transportation engineers, transit operators and others, on planning and development practices which support the provision and use of public transport.

]]> Report discusses alternatives to the traditional court system, such as mediation, counselling, Aboriginal sentencing circles, and other initiatives.

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This paper presents background information on wetland ecology and preservation as a lead-in to looking at the important considerations behind the construction of such a boardwalk. These include location and design in terms of educational opportunities, accessibility, environmental impacts, physical feasibility, as well as government guidelines and costs related to the undertaking.]]> Host contact: Walker, Dale]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies ]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Recommends the Government of Ontario: support public acquisition of abandoned railroad right-of-ways for recreational trail use; support a network of recreational and multi-purpose trails; develop a financial plan to support public acquisition of abandoned railroad right-of-ways; facilitate and encourage a partnership approach to the development and management of rail trails; develop a timetable for the implementation of its trails.

]]> Proposal detailing how to expand tourism and increase economic development in Haliburton County.

]]> Overall goal is to develop, promote and market a county trails and tours 'product'.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Information from a variety of sources about trail planning. Includes trails and wildlife checklist,wetland ecology & plant guide, and buidling plans.

]]> Describes the results of a statistically valid survey of Minden Hills'residents that explores recreation needs, barrier to participation and furture interests.

]]> Includes department head reports to County Council regarding health, social services, library services, policing, roads, waste management, environmental issues, economic development etc. as background for developing a new corporate strategy plan.

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Of Wood and Willow contrasts the use of wood in settlement times with present-day crafts such as wicker and willow work, the construction of wooden canoes, and wooden jewellery. On the Bounty of This Land traces the move from using the products of the land to the present highly industrialized food industry and cites examples of local people attempting to live in harmony with the land. Other sections deal with ironwork and the role of the smithy in producing tools and recycling material into useful works, spinning, weaving, mending and quilting with their universal images, and pottery with its source of creativity coming directly from the earth.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Recognizing that there has been a growth in demand for Haliburton as a popular tourist area and that this results in some positive economic implications as well as posing some environmental, social, and economic problems, the author suggests that there is a need for proactive management strategies to cope with such growth. The vision of a bioregional analysis of the relationship between tourism and the geography of the area is put forth as the most desirable way to manage this complex issue.

Such expansion in tourism took place at an earlier date in Muskoka, and by comparing the development of tourism in Muskoka with that of Haliburton, the paper presents similarities in expansion and points out some of the environmental pitfalls that might be avoided with careful management. Community efforts are underway to promote Haliburton as a year-round spot to visit and this would help reduce the negative impacts of seasonal economies. Constraints on tourism and land use conflicts with respect to cottagers as well as environmental concerns are studied. The paper concludes with a look at tourism potential in upcoming years.

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History 
Mining]]> Tom Whillans]]> Provide information which could assist the planning and development process of Haliburton County

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Winner of Canadian Studies Award]]> Host contact: Mowat, Dave]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Resource Science/Studies]]> The focus of this paper is the hospitality industry in the Haliburton Highlands and the recognition by the tourism industry that they are part of the bioregion in which they operate.By looking at three distinct hospitality organizations, the author describes how each uses the environment as a key marketing tool to entice clients to the area.

Birch Point Lodge, PineStone Resort, and Hart Lodge are three resorts that are seen to practice bioregionalism, each in their own way. Following a look at the history of tourism and the hospitality industry in general, each resort is described, outlining how it uses the surrounding environment in planning and marketing strategies, and how each works within the parameters of bioregional practice.

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The work of the artisans is explored against the historical backdrop of the craft industry in Haliburton, the Haliburton School of Fine Arts, and the relationship of craft and the local economy.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>