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.
 

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Department: Geography]]> This is a report by the project coordinator summarizing her work on the Bioregional Atlas and the establishment of a framework for the actual creation of the atlas to follow. The atlas is to focus on both the human and non-human communities of the Haliburton Highlands and will include cultural, ecological, political, social, historical, biological, geological, and economic factors. This report sets out the objectives, outlines the products achieved over the summer, provides extensive bibliographic information, details the direction for each of the 30 map plates, presents budget proposals, and lists recommendations for those taking up the production of the atlas.

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Environmental Impact Assessment]]>
Result highlight: less recognized within the variety of organisms that occupy an ecosystem are subnivean mammals. These are small mammals such as rodents, shrews, squirrels and voles that inhabit the sub layer of snow during cold months through underground tunneling and nesting. Concern arises as alterations to the habitat occur when passage of a snowmobile causes the snow to compact sufficiently to impose stress.]]> Tourism 
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With over fifty lakes and many ponds, streams and creeks, fishing adventures are an important aspect of Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve. As part of its multi-use management strategy, it is important to consider the impact of snowmobiling on the aquatic ecosystems found in Haliburton Forest. Specifically, the seasonal phenomenon of spring thaw acid pulse has been examined. Snowmobiling has been shown to have various impacts on water quality. The causes and effects of acid pulse have been examined as well as possible monitoring and mitigation techniques have been proposed. Although acute increases in acidity cause a variety of effects on various aquatic organisms, this report focused mainly on fish, as they are an important aspect of the revenue generated in Haliburton Forest.]]> Host contact: Foster, Mieke]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Carmount, Laurie]]> Department: Sociology]]> Infrastructure
Civil Engineering
Environmental Studies]]> Infrastructure
Civil Engineering
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The goal for this project was to undertake new curriculum development for grades four and eight, with an emphasis on the geography curriculum. This curriculum is centred on a tour to the Haliburton Hatchery. As well, the host requested a revising and enhancing of the existing lesson plan for Grade 10 Academic Science. The development of the teaching packages incorporating Treatment Wetland technology into the existing education curriculum was essential to promoting green technologies and expanding the community involvement of Haliburton.]]> Host contact: Wooton, Brent]]> Department: Geography]]> Host contact: Wooton, Brent]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> The influences of water quality on the value of waterfront properties.

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