BULLETIN
In the News
Canada at bottom of OECD, new report
Canada is one of the worst environmental
performers in the industrialized world, according to a comprehensive
new report released today by the David Suzuki Foundation.
The Maple Leaf in the OECD: Comparing progress
toward sustainability finds Canada ranks 28th out of the 30
member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation
and Development based on 29 key environmental indicators. These
include: energy consumption, water consumption, greenhouse
gas emissions, air pollutants, pesticide use, and amount of
protected areas.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/WOL/News_Releases/web_of_life10180501.asp
Addition of Ecologically Significant
Lands will Double the Size of St. Lawrence Islands National
Park of Canada
BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO, November 22, 2005
- Canada's smallest national park is about to double in size,
opening new opportunities for Canadians to experience the
park and for Parks Canada to enhance its ecological integrity,
thanks to a land transfer from Ontario's St. Lawrence Parks
Commission and a land donation from the Nature Conservancy
of Canada (NCC).
http://www.natureconservancy.ca/files/frame.asp?lang=e_®ion=4&sec=on_welcome
Ontario Government Rules out
Road Through Boyd Conservation Area
Area Excluded From Pine Valley Environmental
Assessment
The Ontario government has directed
the City of Vaughan to remove the Boyd Conservation Area
as a possible route to address transportation problems in
the Pine Valley corridor, Environment Minister Laurel Broten
announced today.
http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/news/2006/021501.htm
Journals, Literature,
Publications
Bruce Trail Association - Guide for Trail Workers
(Thank you to the Bruce Trail Conservancy for allowing us to link to this "out of print" resource which has tremendous value for trail workers)
http://brucetrail.org/downloads/0000/0107/GTW3_Indexed.pdf
Trails and Environment
http://www.trailscanada.com/documents/Monitor_4_Final.pdf
Sierra Club Archives
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/back.asp
Emagazine - The online home of the Environmental Magazine
http://www.emagazine.com/
David Suzuki Reports and Books
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Publications/
Hike Ontario Fact Sheet Archive
Hike Ontario has Fact Sheets on a variety of topics: where
to hike, how to prepare for a hike, safety, poison ivy and
so on. Click on any of the following choices and print from
your browser.
Hike Ontario
The Organization for Walkers and Hikers.
Walking, the Activity of a Lifetime
Suggestions for beginners on how to get started in walking
and hiking.
Introduction to Backpacking
Backpacking how-tos and a useful checklist of things to pack.
Ontario's Hiking Trails - Currently Being Updated
Details of the trails maintained by the volunteers of Hike
Ontario's clubs.
Walking in Ontario's National Parks
The hikes and walks in five of Ontario's National Parks.
Best Backpacking in Provincial Parks
The several provincial parks which offer wilderness camping
along hiking trails.
Best Walking in Provincial Parks - Currently Being Updated
A sample of nine provincial parks which have good one-day hikes.
Best Walking in Conservation Areas
A sample of conservation areas with good one-day hikes.
Rail Trails for walking
A sample of trails on abandoned railway lines.
The Benefits of Walking and the Importance of Trails in Ontario
A collection of facts and figures supporting hiking and trails.
Toronto Clubs with a Hiking Program
Names, addresses and a brief description of clubs known to
Hike Ontario.
Books for Walking and Hiking
Bibliography of books on walking and hiking.
Outdoor Skills Training
Course providers and programs in Ontario of interest to hikers.
Winter Walking and Hiking
Don't let the weather get you down! Winter can be the most
enjoyable season.
Hike Ontario Risk Management Manual (pdf, 12pgs, 50KB)
Safety on the Trail—Insurance & Risk Management
Poison Ivy
It's all here. Pictures, stories, information, quiz, other
sources...
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