The complex issues surrounding forest use in British Columbia are the focus of this paper. The role of governments and industry over the years is outlined, followed by a look at the rise of community-based initiatives which present an alternative, more environmental perspective. The union of ecology and economy which these community groups propose has much in common with bioregionalism and the paper presents an analysis of these initiatives in that context.  The issues of stewardship and "living-in-place" in the management of natural resources are discussed.  Recognizing that there is no simple solution, the paper concludes with suggestions for a cooperative approach to forest management in B.C.

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Recommendations include fostering community awareness and responsibility, along with a cohesive team mentality amongst health care providers as this is necessary to enable seniors to live independently in the community while maintaining a decent quality of life. This is also an extremely cost effective manner for Community Care to promote the availability of their services to seniors and their caregivers in Haliburton County. ]]> Host contact: Elia, Hilary]]> Department: Nursing]]> Minutes from the Community Capacity Building Planning Group and related information.

]]> The paper explores the notion of community, specifically Haliburton, from the perspective of land, individual identity and collective identity.  

It touches upon the pronounced urban-rural polarities that run deep into the Canadian psychological constitution and finally, looks at the idea of belonging to place and the need and desire to locate ourselves on the geographical map of the human experience.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The author has coined the term 'communitycation' as "the effective communication that takes place among the members of a community" and community as a "small collective group such as the Haliburton Environmental Network (H.E.N.) or a larger group, similar to a village or town."

The focus of this paper is the experience of the author as she participated in the community research program at Trent University. Based on the papers of two other students, Bernie Davis and Anna Gibson, the author presents her views on the two-way communication needed for the program to be a success both from the community perspective and that of the student. She reports on her work with the community-based Haliburton Environmental Network and the experiences gleaned from the interaction with the members of the group. Some of the difficulties faced by students and community are discussed and suggestions presented for improvement in communication among the three groups; Trent University, the community, and the students.   

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The project looks at: 1) existing methodology that can facilitate community engagement with the lake plan, 2) methods that can be used to effectively exchange feedback between a community and a committee, and 3) publication and distribution strategies the committee could use to further the community engagement plan.

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This report contains an annotated bibliography, summarizing sources used during the research for the children’s resource. In addition, an electronic copy of the product has been included. This graphic has the potential to be used at Water Festivals across the province. ]]> Host contact: Clark, Bev]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Foster, Mieke]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Commercial Scale Spalting of Logs

What is spalting?

-spalting is color on wood caused by fungi

-spalting can occur on any tree species, but not all fungi produce spalting

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Information was obtained through the use of a survey conducted with 21 businesses, one service provider and several landfill attendants.

The responses by the interviewees are included in the report and suggestions to promote more diversion of materials from landfill are provided.]]> Host contact: Hopkings, Virginia]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> This is a bibliography of material, both published and unpublished, dealing with the Haliburton and surrounding region. Compiled from sources found in universities, local and more distant libraries, museums, and other locations, and organized under subject headings, the paper lists material which can be accessed for use in research work. Each citation includes a location code to facilitate use.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Overview of climate change,its consequences in general and specifically for the tourism and recreation sector.

]]> Host contact: Whittaker, Rick]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> This report gives a snapshot of poverty in the Haliburton, Kwartha, and Pine Ridge areas in an easy to read format. It includes facts, anecdotal quotes, and a nutritious food basket comparison of family income and expenses to show how much food and housing eats into families' budgets. It also suggests ways to get involved and help solve this issue.

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Treatment of such people within institutions and the terminology used in describing mental disabilities are looked at as well as the role of advocacy groups and government in the handling and treatment of this portion of our society.

Specific references to Haliburton County and the development of the Haliburton County Association for Community Living are found throughout.]]> Host contact: O'Hara, Maureen]]> Department: Gender and Women's Studies]]> The author sets out to bring to light the lives of such women in Haliburton County beginning with a theoretical overview of how women might have participated in the settlement of the area.  The lives of several prominent women in Haliburton County including Edna Garnett Quinn Parrish and Dr. Agnes Jamieson are highlighted.

The second section describes the context for the formation of women's groups in Canadian history and features four groups: the Minden Women's Institute, the Haliburton Women's Institute, the West Guilford Ladies, and Eagle Lake Women.  Using minute books, newspaper articles, and personal communication, the author examines the multitude of functions and purposes behind the organizations of rural women.  The activities of two women's groups functioning in Haliburton County in 1993 are examined and the paper concludes with suggestions for future research possibilities in this area.

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