Water Science 
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This project examines the history of outdoor recreation in Southern Ontario, the history of Finnish immigration to Toronto, Ontario, and the history of the Lodge building and the people who have been associated with it from 1927 to the present. Archival research and personal interviews were conducted in order to collect numerous fragments of the Lodge's colourful past. The development around the Sunny Rock property also spawned an entire community of Finnish immigrants who flocked to the area and attempted to recreate there what it reminded them of in their native Finland. Some aspects of the Finnish village are examined here.]]> Host contact: Moore, Sally]]> Department: Geography]]>
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]]>
Data was gathered by reviewing literature on rural geography , sustainable communities and environmentally friendly building. Results determined that there are many environmentally friendly materials for housing construction and renovation, including some locally available options within Haliburton County. This data led to the creation of handbook which will act a reference guide to community members and will be distributed through the local organization Environment Haliburton.

Survey responses were compared between income groups and between permanent and seasonal residents. These comparisons revealed that regardless of income or resident status, cost is the most prevalent deciding factor in residents' choice of whether or not to use environmentally friendly material or alternative energy sources in a construction or renovation project. These include durability and longevity, affordability and environmental impact. Survey responses also expressed concern over the lack of available information about sustainable building options. This revealed a gap in research which the handbook will aid in filling. ]]> Host contact: Morris, Malcolm]]> Department: Geography]]>
This handbook is an opportunity for you to explore a variety of ‘green’ options for housing renovation and construction projects in Haliburton County. Using environmentally friendly materials, or ‘green building’ as it is commonly known, is a growing practice worldwide.

Haliburton County is the setting of the Sustainable Building Design and Construction program at Sir Sanford Fleming College, and so the area has the unique opportunity of having some buildings, built using alternative and environmentally friendly materials, open to the public. There are many advantages to using these materials when doing your next construction and renovation project. By using materials from a local source and alternative sources of energy, you can lighten your load on the environment. By improving the energy efficiency of your home, you can reduce your heating bills and lighten the load on your pocketbook. I hope that you find this handbook useful and informative.]]> Host contact: Morris, Malcolm]]> Department: Geography]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Overview of climate change,its consequences in general and specifically for the tourism and recreation sector.

]]> Results of group discussions about what is working currently, what is not, and potential threats and opportunities.

]]> A variety materials pertinent to woodlot management, for example Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program 2006, A guide to Stewardship Planning for Natural Areas, Woodlot Management: An Ecological Approach.

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