Biology
Fisheries
Natural Resource Management]]> Biomass harvesting and the spatial distribution of soil nutrent and carbon pools in Great Lakes St. Lawrence forests

]]> Beginning with a look at the philosophical principles behind bioregional economics, this paper goes on to provide a critique of capitalism before moving into a discussion of the informal economy as compared with the conventional economy. As one of the many activities within the informal economy, LETSystems are a locally-supported and directed strategy for sustainable community development.  The author looks at the beginnings of the LETSystems on Vancouver Island in 1983, moves into an analysis of how such a system of barter and trading can regenerate a local economy, and provides a look at some of the potential obstacles to its success.  Finally, the paper addresses the possibilities of such a system working within Haliburton County and proposes recommendations for further research.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>  Its purpose is to aid the Atlas Project in determining a process towards the completion of the final Atlas. It studies the existing literature on geographic regions, landscapes and bioregions as well as mapping natural and cultural landscapes.  Focus groups interview techniques were used to gather the Highlands residents' ideas and input towards the cultural aspects of their communities and the Highlands themselves.   ]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Wildlife Biology
]]> EXPANSION: ABBEY GARDENS
HALIBURTON]]> including cycling nutrients, pollinating plants, acting as a food source for other taxa, and many
more. However, regarding non-environmental applications, insects play important roles in
forensic entomology. Although well-studied in urban regions, there is a lack of biodiversity
information on blowfly species in rural habitats. Therefore, this study aimed to determine
blowfly species composition in Haliburton, Ontario. Four bottle traps were set up across three
different types of forests in Glebe Park between July 1st to September 2nd, 2022. In the family
Calliphoridae, we report 11 species: Lucilia illustris, Phormia regina, Calliphora livida, Lucilia
silvarum, Lucilia coeruleiviridis, Calliphora vicina, Lucilia sericata, Calliphora vomitoria,
Cynomya cadaverina, Calliphora terraenovae, and Protophormia terraenovae. We examined if
several environmental variables affected species abundance and composition. We found
accumulated degree days above 0°C, numeric date, total precipitation (14 days), and humidity
affect species abundance. However, none of the variables examined (forest type, elevation, and
distance from the water) seemed to affect species composition. Our results align with previous
research in which accumulated degree days affected Calliphoridae abundance. The results of this
study can help answer questions in forensic entomology, such as calculating post-mortem
intervals, stages of decomposition, and determining if a body has been moved from its original
location.]]> Association. We completed a benthic macroinvertebrate assessment of the lake
following Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) protocol using samples
collected in the fall of 2022. The goal of this assessment is to contribute to a 5-year
study establishing the baseline conditions of Bob Lake and the benthic invertebrate
communities that inhabit it. Only one year has been completed prior to the submission
of this report, which accounts for the second year. The results of this research will
contribute to lake monitoring data and advise the Bob Lake Association on future lake
management decisions. Using the random teaspoon sampling method, we identified
100 invertebrates from each replicate of the three sites sampled. We then evaluated the
results of each site using several indices of species diversity and richness. Our
evaluation shows that the lake conditions are within a normal range for the Haliburton
area, but the remaining three years of this study must be completed to effectively
confirm these results.]]> Discusses the meaning and value of environmentalism.

]]> Evaluating the Impacts of U-Links Centre
for Community-Based Research on a Rural
Canadian County]]> Volume 26, Issue 1, Winter 2020]]> Host contact: Cox, Rick]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/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]]>
The state of community and school partnerships in Haliburton County is explored along with the attitudes of teachers and other administrators to such ideas. Future directions and implementation strategies for the proposed community involvement program are looked at with specific reference to Haliburton Highlands Secondary School. The paper concludes with a critique of the proposed program and suggestions for a positive partnership of community and school.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>