Biology
Fisheries
Water Science]]> Farming 
Food Systems]]> A history of agriculture in Haliburton County, gained from both secondary and primary research, is outlined. Findings are discussed with regard to types of farming found, physical limitations imposed by the land itself, variations on conventional farming, and suggestions for possible future directions. A number of graphs complete the project.]]>
A discussion of methodology prepares the way for an analysis of secondary research focusing on community interaction and the philosophical views regarding the road. The history of the controversy is examined and arguments both "for" and "against" are outlined. Results of a circulated survey portraying residents' attitudes are included and finally, recommendations are suggested.]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
This paper provides information about some of the present trends in heritage tourism with specific reference to miniature villages existing in other areas.]]> Environmental impacts of snowmobiling

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The majority of policy created to deal with these episodic acidification events has been based on research concerning the deposition of anthropogenic sulfates and nitrates. However, this study suggests that point source emissions from snowmobiles can also contribute to sulfate concentrations in the snow pack that may elevate the intensity of the acidification events during the spring thaw. Critical loads were calculated for the study lakes in the Haliburton Forests and Wildlife Reserve Ltd. using the Steady-State Water Chemistry Model. From these calculations and the analysis of snow samples it was determined that current inputs of acidifying compounds have concentrations just below the critical limits for biota in the lakes. It is therefore suggested that the number of snowmobile trail passes sold per day remain at 100 and trails across lakes be limited where possible. It is also recommended that further study take place on an increased number of lakes to determine differences in acid sensitivity and critical loads, while monitoring of both deposition and point source emissions continue.]]> Host contact: Bisset, Jody]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Founded on a case study of the planning debate begun in Haliburton County in 1990, this paper goes on to look at the politics of planning in Ontario and the existing planning framework at the township and county levels in Haliburton.  The concept of bioregionalism is defined and the relationships between land use planning and bioregionalism is examined within the context of the Haliburton debate.  It goes on to address the questions of optimum political control over equitable, sustainable and ecologically-oriented land use planning.  The paper proposes the establishment of a Bioregional Planning Council which would utilize the authority of local decision-makers; ensure that full consideration is given to the entire biological region; and recognize the fundamental significance of the land.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Instilling the values of bioregionalism can be difficult as it involves changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour. The natural place to start is with the children of our society and the author maintains that camps, if based on positive environmental ethics, can play a very strong role in fostering a child's sense of relationship with the earth and community.

The development of such learning through camp experiences is presented in general terms with reference to the aims of camping associations and environmental philosophers.  Specifically, these objectives are looked at in more depth with reference to Camp Allsaw and the work of Sam and Marjorie Hambly as they pursued camping focusing on the principles and practices of ecology and conservation.  The camp stresses the bioregional principles of community, the development of a sense of place, and the importance of home as the place to make a difference and its program is presented as an example of how camps can play a crucial role in shaping the desired attributes of bioregionalism.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies]]> Environmental Studies
Natural Resource Management
Geography]]> Host contact: Morris, Malcolm; Ross, Heather]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The article looks at how to move from identifying the social determinants of health to implementing them into public policy. It discusses why the social determinants of health are important and what governments can do. It also examines national policies in other countries that support the social determinants of health. Article from Policy Options, pp 35-40

]]> Host contact: Prince, Jim]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Environmental Studies 
Planning 
Waste Management]]> Host contact: Morris, Malcolm]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Host contact: Pennylegion, Sean]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]>