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There are a number of ways that students can complete a Trent CBR research project. You either need to be enrolled in a Trent University or Fleming course that offers CBR. Current courses include but are not limited to: ERST 3080Y, ERST 3130H, ERSC 3160H, ERST 3250H, ERST 4250H, FRSC 4890Y, GEOG 3820H, GEOG 4030Y, IDST 4220Y, and SUST 5900H.
There are a number of ways that students can complete a Trent CBR research project. You either need to be enrolled in a Trent University or Fleming course that offers CBR. Current courses include but are not limited to: ERST 3080Y, ERST 3130H, ERSC 3160H, ERST 3250H, ERST 4250H, FRSC 4890Y, GEOG 3820H, GEOG 4030Y, IDST 4220Y, and SUST 5900H.
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You can apply to do an independent project under the supervision of a faculty member. Most of our independent projects commence at the beginning of each semester, but opportunities may be available at any time throughout the year. Click here for an "Independent Student Application form for a CBR project"
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You can complete a CBR project as your master’s thesis. A number of community-based projects are broad in scope, require a high level of academic skill and more time for completion. Review the project descriptions for proposals that suggest group work or graduate level work. If a project interests you, contact us directly to discuss. CBR is a unique opportunity to apply your research skills while also gaining valuable professional experience!
Available 2019 - 2020 U-Links Projects
#4903 Evaluation of Repair Cafes in Haliburton County
SIRCH Community Services in Haliburton County identifies community needs and responds with innovative services, programs and partnerships that support individuals, families and communities. Repair Cafes are a relatively recent concept that was first introduced in 2009 in Europe, but have since gained popularity and are proliferating around the world. Repair cafes are fixed meeting places where tools are available for community volunteers to repair various items (electronic, mechanical, clothing, etc). The objectives of the Cafes are to reduce waste, strengthen social cohesion, and develop and maintain repair skills.
The purpose of this project is to conduct a process evaluation to estimate the effectiveness (including social cohesion and environmental stewardship) and efficiency of five local Repair Cafes, which SIRCH anticipates will be funded through a Ontario Trillium Foundation SEED grant.
SIRCH Community Services in Haliburton County identifies community needs and responds with innovative services, programs and partnerships that support individuals, families and communities. Repair Cafes are a relatively recent concept that was first introduced in 2009 in Europe, but have since gained popularity and are proliferating around the world. Repair cafes are fixed meeting places where tools are available for community volunteers to repair various items (electronic, mechanical, clothing, etc). The objectives of the Cafes are to reduce waste, strengthen social cohesion, and develop and maintain repair skills.
The purpose of this project is to conduct a process evaluation to estimate the effectiveness (including social cohesion and environmental stewardship) and efficiency of five local Repair Cafes, which SIRCH anticipates will be funded through a Ontario Trillium Foundation SEED grant.
#4901 Restoration Plan for QEII – Recommendation to naturalize decommissioned ATV trails
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park is the largest protected roadless wilderness in Haliburton County. The Park serves as a biological engine that supports the flora and fauna of the County. Many kilometers of unauthorized ATV trail within QEII are being closed as recreational ATV riding is prohibited in all Provincial Parks. To minimize the negative impact these trails have had on the park’s ecological integrity and prevent further unauthorized use, trail sections may require different forms of accelerated (human-assisted) naturalization. A shelf ready restoration plan would assist Ontario Park staff in reducing the negative impact of these trails on the park’s ecological integrity and restore the park’s unique semi-wilderness environment.
The purpose of this project is to determine the extent of unauthorized ATV trails being closed and the approximate severity of ATV caused damage amongst them; the tested methods (used in other protected areas) for ensuring trails stay closed and re-naturalize swiftly; and recommendations to prioritize and naturalize QEII’s unauthorized ATV trails.
This project is suitable for a single undergraduate student or small group of students.
#4900 QEII Species Summary – Eastern Moose
Ontario Parks' mandate is to protect significant natural and cultural resources in a system of parks and protected areas that are sustainable and provide opportunities for inspiration/ enjoyment and education now and for future generations. The objective of this project is to gain a better understanding of Queens Elizabeth II Wildlands Eastern Moose (Alces alces americana) populations. By researching and organizing a summary of local Moose biology, ecology, population status, cultural signification and management strategies, the student will educate park staff on the species status. This project will work to create a proposal for improving future park management practices as well as fill gaps in the local cultural knowledge of the species. An increased understanding and management of the Moose populations will directly influence the viability of the species across Haliburton County.
This project is ideal for a single undergraduate student or small group of students.
Ontario Parks' mandate is to protect significant natural and cultural resources in a system of parks and protected areas that are sustainable and provide opportunities for inspiration/ enjoyment and education now and for future generations. The objective of this project is to gain a better understanding of Queens Elizabeth II Wildlands Eastern Moose (Alces alces americana) populations. By researching and organizing a summary of local Moose biology, ecology, population status, cultural signification and management strategies, the student will educate park staff on the species status. This project will work to create a proposal for improving future park management practices as well as fill gaps in the local cultural knowledge of the species. An increased understanding and management of the Moose populations will directly influence the viability of the species across Haliburton County.
This project is ideal for a single undergraduate student or small group of students.
#4899 QEII Cultural Summary – Park Fire History
Ontario Parks' mandate is to protect significant natural and cultural resources in a system of parks and protected areas that are sustainable and provide opportunities for inspiration/ enjoyment and education now and for future generations. The objective of this project is to develop a deep understanding of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park’s forest fire history from the late 1800s onwards and their mitigation efforts. By investigating this history via literature reviews and interviewing historians, the student’s comprehensive summary will provide key information for the park users and stakeholders, giving them a better understanding of the park's fire ecology. This project may open the door for future research and help aid in the protection of this area natural environment. This project is ideal for a single undergraduate student or small group of students. 
#4897 An Investigation into Plastic Consumption and Alternatives for the Haliburton County Farmers Market The Haliburton County Farmers' Market Association (HCFMA) hosts 3 community farmers markets locations and have over 25 vendors involved from the months of May to October. With increasing awareness of the problems associated with the single use plastic and the recent federal government proposal to ban single use plastics by 2021, the HCFMA wishes to look for ways to minimize the plastic usage practices of vendors and customers. This project will provide an overview of the main sources of plastic usage in farmers markets locally and in Ontario and understand how to best utilize incentives for behavioral change re: plastic use, and identify challenges and limitations to plastic reduction initiatives. Students will work closely with community members, vendors and the HCFMA to find useful answers to the outstanding questions involving plastic consumption and alternatives. 
#4808 Haliburton County Grocery Stores and Food Pricing
There is a perception that grocery prices are higher in Haliburton County than neighbouring towns. Is there evidence to support this or is it just a myth? Haliburton County FoodNet is a network of food programs in our county that believe all residents of Haliburton County should be able to access food in a way that upholds basic human dignity and that the food is safe and nutritionally adequate as well as personally acceptable and culturally appropriate. For years some residents of Haliburton County have been complaining that the cost of groceries is higher here than elsewhere; some say they choose to shop in neighbouring towns since they believe prices there are lower. FoodNet is interested in finding out whether this is an accurate assessment or simply a misperception, and requires research to find out how prices are set by local grocery stores (i.e. comparing the costs of a set list of grocery items to other towns). This project is appropriate for an independent student or a group of students. |
#4844 Youth Retainment and Engagement in Minden Hills: Insights, Opportunities and Challenges
Rural communities in Canada have been facing a decline in youth population as the phenomenon of urbanization attracts youth to cities. The Township of Minden Hills has identified youth retention and engagement as a priority for future development planning. This project will examine the factors contributing to youth out-migration from Minden Hills and strategies currently used to address this issue, as well as provide a gap analysis of themes and strategies that have not been fully considered. The student will document and assess unique insights from local community members- including young people- and provide recommendations for the township. The student will also complete a literature review assessing the issue of youth retention and engagement in rural areas and integrate data from a recent community consultation to provide context and direction for the study.
This project is ideal for a small group senior undergraduate students or a graduate student.
Rural communities in Canada have been facing a decline in youth population as the phenomenon of urbanization attracts youth to cities. The Township of Minden Hills has identified youth retention and engagement as a priority for future development planning. This project will examine the factors contributing to youth out-migration from Minden Hills and strategies currently used to address this issue, as well as provide a gap analysis of themes and strategies that have not been fully considered. The student will document and assess unique insights from local community members- including young people- and provide recommendations for the township. The student will also complete a literature review assessing the issue of youth retention and engagement in rural areas and integrate data from a recent community consultation to provide context and direction for the study.
This project is ideal for a small group senior undergraduate students or a graduate student.
#4855 Kawagama Lake Calcium Decline Mitigation Cost Benefit Analysis
Calcium has been declining in Kawagama Lake, Haliburton County due to historic and ongoing acid deposition. These declining calcium levels have a negative impact on the food-chain and can thus affect the growth of various sport fish.
This project will involve researching the calcium decline mitigation costs and benefits that were already identified in an earlier (2019) research project. A summary booklet for educational purposes should be included as part of the project deliverables.
The project will help raise community awareness around the issue of calcium decline in our freshwater lakes, as well as assist the Kawagama Lake Cottagers' Association to start implementing broader mitigation strategies to address the issue of calcium decline in Kawagama Lake.
Calcium has been declining in Kawagama Lake, Haliburton County due to historic and ongoing acid deposition. These declining calcium levels have a negative impact on the food-chain and can thus affect the growth of various sport fish.
This project will involve researching the calcium decline mitigation costs and benefits that were already identified in an earlier (2019) research project. A summary booklet for educational purposes should be included as part of the project deliverables.
The project will help raise community awareness around the issue of calcium decline in our freshwater lakes, as well as assist the Kawagama Lake Cottagers' Association to start implementing broader mitigation strategies to address the issue of calcium decline in Kawagama Lake.
#4480 "The Missing Element": Stories of the Mountain Street Red Cross Outpost
Canoe FM (local radio station) and Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (environmental conservation organization) are non-profit organizations working out of a historic building on Mountain Street in Haliburton that was once a Red Cross outpost. A small 1983 book by Martha Perkins,“A Hospital of our Own” was written about its history.
The purpose of this project, hosted by Canoe FM, is to discover more about the building and the health professionals who worked there in order to develop a better understanding of the hospital’s connection to history and its contributions to the local community.
Existing data will be augmented through oral history interviews with local community members and a visual media display intended for the office.
This project is ideal for a small group of senior undergraduate students with a combination of graphic design and interviewing skills.
Canoe FM (local radio station) and Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (environmental conservation organization) are non-profit organizations working out of a historic building on Mountain Street in Haliburton that was once a Red Cross outpost. A small 1983 book by Martha Perkins,“A Hospital of our Own” was written about its history.
The purpose of this project, hosted by Canoe FM, is to discover more about the building and the health professionals who worked there in order to develop a better understanding of the hospital’s connection to history and its contributions to the local community.
Existing data will be augmented through oral history interviews with local community members and a visual media display intended for the office.
This project is ideal for a small group of senior undergraduate students with a combination of graphic design and interviewing skills.
#4877 Haliburton Forest Revitalization Project: Integrative Report
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve is an integrated and diversified company with a tourist and recreation division and forest products division. The tourist and recreation division offers multiple activities such as wilderness adventures (including the world’s longest canopy boardwalk trail) - forest and wildlife education and wilderness retreats. The company has always maintained a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
The purpose of this project is to assess the current state of the Haliburton Forest entrance parking lot area (including, but not limited to, general aesthetics, signage, native plants, soil erosion and compaction, and stormwater management), conduct complementary research and analysis that builds on the initial findings from the previous research project (Project #4866), and produce an integrative report with clear and well-reasoned recommendations for action.
Note: This is the project #2 of two interrelated projects; the first project involved conducting focused research on ‘greening’ parking lots and surrounding spaces in rural areas (refer to Project # - 4866) This project is ideal for a group of senior undergraduate students.
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve is an integrated and diversified company with a tourist and recreation division and forest products division. The tourist and recreation division offers multiple activities such as wilderness adventures (including the world’s longest canopy boardwalk trail) - forest and wildlife education and wilderness retreats. The company has always maintained a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
The purpose of this project is to assess the current state of the Haliburton Forest entrance parking lot area (including, but not limited to, general aesthetics, signage, native plants, soil erosion and compaction, and stormwater management), conduct complementary research and analysis that builds on the initial findings from the previous research project (Project #4866), and produce an integrative report with clear and well-reasoned recommendations for action.
Note: This is the project #2 of two interrelated projects; the first project involved conducting focused research on ‘greening’ parking lots and surrounding spaces in rural areas (refer to Project # - 4866) This project is ideal for a group of senior undergraduate students.
# 4868 Financial Impacts of Gull River Flooding
Major flooding events in Minden Hills in 2013 and 2017 resulted in significant financial impacts for residents and business owners. These flooding events have negatively impacted housing values, increased costs to homeowners and disrupted small businesses.The floods have also had significant social and psychological impacts on residents living along the floodplain.
The purpose of this project is to conduct a case study on the financial impacts of the flooding in order to better inform current and potential residents and business owners of the financial impacts of continued flooding. The study will provide a foundation for potential remedial action (that includes multi-level government, watersheds,citizens, etc.)
The case study report that includes a focused literature review, analysis and discussion from interviews, and recommendations for next steps. This project is ideal for a single undergraduate or group of undergraduate students.
Major flooding events in Minden Hills in 2013 and 2017 resulted in significant financial impacts for residents and business owners. These flooding events have negatively impacted housing values, increased costs to homeowners and disrupted small businesses.The floods have also had significant social and psychological impacts on residents living along the floodplain.
The purpose of this project is to conduct a case study on the financial impacts of the flooding in order to better inform current and potential residents and business owners of the financial impacts of continued flooding. The study will provide a foundation for potential remedial action (that includes multi-level government, watersheds,citizens, etc.)
The case study report that includes a focused literature review, analysis and discussion from interviews, and recommendations for next steps. This project is ideal for a single undergraduate or group of undergraduate students.
#4838 Gull Lake Benthic Zone Assessment
This project involves undertaking Benthic Sampling at various spots on Gull Lake in Haliburton County to determine an understanding of the status of lake health, species diversity and an important baseline for future comparisons.
Sampling 5-6 locations, student(s) will evaluate current fall draw-down conditions of Gull Lake and establishing an ongoing benthic sampling and documentation protocol for continued evaluation of lake health and its ability to sustain higher level species.
This project involves undertaking Benthic Sampling at various spots on Gull Lake in Haliburton County to determine an understanding of the status of lake health, species diversity and an important baseline for future comparisons.
Sampling 5-6 locations, student(s) will evaluate current fall draw-down conditions of Gull Lake and establishing an ongoing benthic sampling and documentation protocol for continued evaluation of lake health and its ability to sustain higher level species.
#4836 Assessing water quality and riparian health at Halls Lake Causeway
The Halls and Hawk Lakes Property Owners Association (HHLPOA) in Haliburton County has a strong focus on environmental issues, with an aim of maintaining or improving the natural environment and the overall quality of life on Halls Lake, Hawk Lake and Little Hawk Lake. HHLPOA is looking to participate in a research project on the effects of the Halls Lake causeway from Old Mill Road onto the lake's only island. Residents on the north east shore of Halls Lake believe their water quality has deteriorated since the causeway was built, perhaps due to the disconnection of water flow. This project involves a measurement and analysis of water quality and benthic/riparian health on both sides of the causeway as a basis for comparison and potential remedial action. Students will use a combination of fieldwork and a literature review to provide a descriptive report which includes recommendations for action.
The Halls and Hawk Lakes Property Owners Association (HHLPOA) in Haliburton County has a strong focus on environmental issues, with an aim of maintaining or improving the natural environment and the overall quality of life on Halls Lake, Hawk Lake and Little Hawk Lake. HHLPOA is looking to participate in a research project on the effects of the Halls Lake causeway from Old Mill Road onto the lake's only island. Residents on the north east shore of Halls Lake believe their water quality has deteriorated since the causeway was built, perhaps due to the disconnection of water flow. This project involves a measurement and analysis of water quality and benthic/riparian health on both sides of the causeway as a basis for comparison and potential remedial action. Students will use a combination of fieldwork and a literature review to provide a descriptive report which includes recommendations for action.
#4818 Sustaining a Movement: Performing a Situational Analysis for the Community of Making
The Community of Making is a partnership between multiple organizations in Haliburton County that is dedicated to digital literacy through education and creation in STEAM (science, technology, education, arts, and math). The project is approaching its final year of funding, but ideally will continue. This research project involves conducting a situational analysis or the purposes of creating a strategic plan for Community of Making. This may include a situation audit, environmental scan, or other research that will help us gain some perspective on the sustainability and growth of the Community of Making.
The Community of Making is a partnership between multiple organizations in Haliburton County that is dedicated to digital literacy through education and creation in STEAM (science, technology, education, arts, and math). The project is approaching its final year of funding, but ideally will continue. This research project involves conducting a situational analysis or the purposes of creating a strategic plan for Community of Making. This may include a situation audit, environmental scan, or other research that will help us gain some perspective on the sustainability and growth of the Community of Making.
#4813 Places for People Process Mapping
Places for People (P4P) provides tenants with long-term affordable rental housing in Haliburton County; to date it has rented single-family homes and duplexes to families. The non-profit organization sets aside in a trust fund a small amount of the rent paid for future use by tenants, and supports tenants to use secure housing as an opportunity to make and achieve personal or family goals. The volunteer run organization recently hired part-time administrative support as a precursor to pivoting to building multi-unit properties for mixed (age, socio-economic status) populations, including offering community bonds to fund the projects and strengthen community engagement around housing need. A functional understanding of the various processes of the organization will facilitate the future development of consistent procedures to ensure the continued viability of the organization, and be useful to other communities who wish to borrow from the model.
Selected research questions include: What are the current decision-making processes in place for P4? What new or modified roles/structures/procedures will be needed to support the emerging focus? What should be included in a procedures manual for P4P? For the purposes of this project it is anticipated that there would be process maps (decision trees) developed for various functions of the organization: financial; property acquisition / management; fundraising/promotion; tenant support, governance. In addition, recommendations would be made for the outline of a procedures manual to be developed in a follow-up project. This CBR project would be ideal for business students.
Places for People (P4P) provides tenants with long-term affordable rental housing in Haliburton County; to date it has rented single-family homes and duplexes to families. The non-profit organization sets aside in a trust fund a small amount of the rent paid for future use by tenants, and supports tenants to use secure housing as an opportunity to make and achieve personal or family goals. The volunteer run organization recently hired part-time administrative support as a precursor to pivoting to building multi-unit properties for mixed (age, socio-economic status) populations, including offering community bonds to fund the projects and strengthen community engagement around housing need. A functional understanding of the various processes of the organization will facilitate the future development of consistent procedures to ensure the continued viability of the organization, and be useful to other communities who wish to borrow from the model.
Selected research questions include: What are the current decision-making processes in place for P4? What new or modified roles/structures/procedures will be needed to support the emerging focus? What should be included in a procedures manual for P4P? For the purposes of this project it is anticipated that there would be process maps (decision trees) developed for various functions of the organization: financial; property acquisition / management; fundraising/promotion; tenant support, governance. In addition, recommendations would be made for the outline of a procedures manual to be developed in a follow-up project. This CBR project would be ideal for business students.
#4812 Establishment of Permanent Sample Plots on Norah’s Island, Kennisis Lake, to Support the Long-Term Monitoring of Biodiversity
Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. To mitigate this process in the Haliburton Highlands the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is acquiring lands of ecological and cultural significance for conservation purposes. It works to select only those properties which clearly have long-term benefit to the public and can be maintained by the land trust in perpetuity. The establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) will provide the HHLT with the ability to monitor changes in vegetation biodiversity and land use on its various properties on a long term basis. For the 2018 – 2019 academic year the HHLT would like to continue the work of establishing PSP plots in different Ecosites on Norah’s Island (Kennisis Lake). Based on experience in 2017 on the Dahl Forest two students are able to complete surveys on four PSPs. The intent is to be able to begin and complete the field program by the end of October before winter arrives.
Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. To mitigate this process in the Haliburton Highlands the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is acquiring lands of ecological and cultural significance for conservation purposes. It works to select only those properties which clearly have long-term benefit to the public and can be maintained by the land trust in perpetuity. The establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) will provide the HHLT with the ability to monitor changes in vegetation biodiversity and land use on its various properties on a long term basis. For the 2018 – 2019 academic year the HHLT would like to continue the work of establishing PSP plots in different Ecosites on Norah’s Island (Kennisis Lake). Based on experience in 2017 on the Dahl Forest two students are able to complete surveys on four PSPs. The intent is to be able to begin and complete the field program by the end of October before winter arrives.
#4811 Establishment of Permanent Sample Plots in the Fred and Pearl Barry Wetland Reserve to Support the Long-Term Monitoring of Biodiversity
Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. To mitigate this process in the Haliburton Highlands the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is acquiring lands of ecological and cultural significance for conservation purposes. It works to select only those properties which clearly have long-term benefit to the public and can be maintained by the land trust in perpetuity. The establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) will provide the HHLT with the ability to monitor changes in vegetation biodiversity and land use on its various properties on a long term basis. For the 2018 – 2019 academic year the HHLT would like to continue the work of establishing PSP plots in different Ecosites on the Fred and Pearl Barry Wetland Reserve. Based on experience in 2017 on the Dahl Forest two students are able to complete surveys on four PSPs. The intent is to be able to begin and complete the field program by the end of October before winter arrives.
Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. To mitigate this process in the Haliburton Highlands the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is acquiring lands of ecological and cultural significance for conservation purposes. It works to select only those properties which clearly have long-term benefit to the public and can be maintained by the land trust in perpetuity. The establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) will provide the HHLT with the ability to monitor changes in vegetation biodiversity and land use on its various properties on a long term basis. For the 2018 – 2019 academic year the HHLT would like to continue the work of establishing PSP plots in different Ecosites on the Fred and Pearl Barry Wetland Reserve. Based on experience in 2017 on the Dahl Forest two students are able to complete surveys on four PSPs. The intent is to be able to begin and complete the field program by the end of October before winter arrives.
#4810 Establishment of Permanent Sample Plots in the Barnum Creek Nature Reserve to Support the Long-Term Monitoring of Biodiversity
Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. To mitigate this process in the Haliburton Highlands the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is acquiring lands of ecological and cultural significance for conservation purposes. It works to select only those properties which clearly have long-term benefit to the public and can be maintained by the land trust in perpetuity. The establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) will provide the HHLT with the ability to monitor changes in vegetation biodiversity and land use on its various properties on a long term basis. For the 2018 – 2019 academic year the HHLT would like to continue the work of establishing PSP plots in different Ecosites on the Barnum Creek Nature Reserve. Based on experience in 2017 on the Dahl Forest two students are able to complete surveys on four PSPs. The intent is to be able to begin and complete the field program by the end of October before winter arrives.
Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. To mitigate this process in the Haliburton Highlands the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is acquiring lands of ecological and cultural significance for conservation purposes. It works to select only those properties which clearly have long-term benefit to the public and can be maintained by the land trust in perpetuity. The establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) will provide the HHLT with the ability to monitor changes in vegetation biodiversity and land use on its various properties on a long term basis. For the 2018 – 2019 academic year the HHLT would like to continue the work of establishing PSP plots in different Ecosites on the Barnum Creek Nature Reserve. Based on experience in 2017 on the Dahl Forest two students are able to complete surveys on four PSPs. The intent is to be able to begin and complete the field program by the end of October before winter arrives.
#4809 Establishment of Permanent Sample Plots in the Dahl Forest to Support the Long-Term Monitoring of Biodiversity
Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. To mitigate this process in the Haliburton Highlands the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is acquiring lands of ecological and cultural significance for conservation purposes. It works to select only those properties which clearly have long-term benefit to the public and can be maintained by the land trust in perpetuity. The establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) will provide the HHLT with the ability to monitor changes in vegetation biodiversity and land use on its various properties on a long term basis. At the Dahl Forest PSPs were established in two different Ecosites – three in the Sugar Maple Ecosite and one in the Mature Red Pine Ecosite. Both Ecosites were located on the west side of the Burnt River which bisects the property. For the 2018 – 2019 Academic year the HHLT would like to continue the work of establishing additional plots in different Ecosites on the Dahl Forest including plots on the east side of the Burnt River. Based on the experience in 2017 two students are able to complete surveys on four PSPs.
Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. To mitigate this process in the Haliburton Highlands the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is acquiring lands of ecological and cultural significance for conservation purposes. It works to select only those properties which clearly have long-term benefit to the public and can be maintained by the land trust in perpetuity. The establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) will provide the HHLT with the ability to monitor changes in vegetation biodiversity and land use on its various properties on a long term basis. At the Dahl Forest PSPs were established in two different Ecosites – three in the Sugar Maple Ecosite and one in the Mature Red Pine Ecosite. Both Ecosites were located on the west side of the Burnt River which bisects the property. For the 2018 – 2019 Academic year the HHLT would like to continue the work of establishing additional plots in different Ecosites on the Dahl Forest including plots on the east side of the Burnt River. Based on the experience in 2017 two students are able to complete surveys on four PSPs.
#4826 Needs Assessment for Caregivers in the Haliburton County Community
Haliburton Highlands Health Services promotes wellness and provides access to essential and high quality health services including: Hospital (Acute Inpatient and Emergency Care) Long-Term Care; End-of-Life Care; Mental Health & Addictions Services and Community Support Services (CSS). The CSS team provides multiple programs and services that are focused on enabling seniors and/or adults with disabilities and/or illness to remain independent at their place of residence for a longer period of time. Population projections: Most of the future population growth is anticipated among older age groups with the most dramatic increases over the next 20 years among those 65 years and older i.e. the number of persons aged 65-74 is projected to increase by 2,170 persons representing an increase of 83.1%. We are interested in completing an assessment for caregivers in Haliburton County in an effort to meet the growing need. Currently, HHHS Community Support Services provides support to seniors and/or adults with disabilities and/or illness to remain independent at their place of residence for a longer period of time. Although there are a number of HHHS CSS caregiver supports in place, this study aims to determine the best approach for HHHS to continue and improve existing caregiver supports.
Haliburton Highlands Health Services promotes wellness and provides access to essential and high quality health services including: Hospital (Acute Inpatient and Emergency Care) Long-Term Care; End-of-Life Care; Mental Health & Addictions Services and Community Support Services (CSS). The CSS team provides multiple programs and services that are focused on enabling seniors and/or adults with disabilities and/or illness to remain independent at their place of residence for a longer period of time. Population projections: Most of the future population growth is anticipated among older age groups with the most dramatic increases over the next 20 years among those 65 years and older i.e. the number of persons aged 65-74 is projected to increase by 2,170 persons representing an increase of 83.1%. We are interested in completing an assessment for caregivers in Haliburton County in an effort to meet the growing need. Currently, HHHS Community Support Services provides support to seniors and/or adults with disabilities and/or illness to remain independent at their place of residence for a longer period of time. Although there are a number of HHHS CSS caregiver supports in place, this study aims to determine the best approach for HHHS to continue and improve existing caregiver supports.
Completed 2018 - 2019 Projects:
# 4865 Survey and Monitoring Tools for the HHLT (Haliburton Highlands Land Trust)
# 4867 Blue Lakes Program Evaluation (The Land Between)
#4837 Windy Pine Shoreline Assessment and Erosion Plan (Trent University)
# 4864 Monitoring Program for Species At Risk with the HHLT (Haliiburton Highlands Land Trust)
# 4866 Haliburton Forest Revitalization Project: Benefits and Strategies (Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve)
#4851 Best Management Practices: Guidelines for Protecting Wetlands as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (Haliburton Highlands Land Trust)
#4852 Snowdon Park Welcoming/Community Facility (Township of Minden Hills)
#4844 Kawagama Lake Calcium Decline Causes and Impacts on Aquatic Life (Kawagama Lake Cottagers' Association)
#4839 Selected Ecological Variables to support Long-Term Monitoring of Biodiversity on the Haliburton Highland Land Trust Properties (GRADUATE LEVEL RESEARCH) (Haliburton Highlands Land Trust)