| Speaking of Canada |
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Speaking notes for Parks Canada
Communications Forum, Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
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| Annual Report of Research and Monotoring in National Parks of
the Western Arctic |
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The Western Arctic Field Unit has produced two reports of research
and monitoring activities conducted in Ivvavik, Aulavik and Tuktut
Nogait National Parks of Canada. The first report covers two years
(1999 and 2000)*, while the second report, Annual
Report of Research and Monotoring in National Parks of the Western
Arctic 2001, covers 34 projects from 2001.
These annual reports provide a forum for disseminating and communicating
scientific information to a broader audience including: academics,
other government organizations, cooperative management partners,
other Parks Canada employees and the general public. We have designed
the reports to be accessible and easily understood by a wide range
of interested audiences. We hope they are visually appealing and
informative. For those who require more technical detail, contact
information is provided with each project report.
From our perspective, it is important for Parks Canada to be able
to report on the research and monitoring occurring within the National
Parks and to show discipline in the initiation, design and implementation
of monitoring programs. Perhaps, by way of these reports, we can
provide examples of one initiative that has greatly improved our
ability in the Western Arctic Field Unit to plan, prioritize and
conduct our ecological integrity program. Different styles of reporting
may suit other parks and Field Units, and perhaps others can build
upon what we are doing.
Contact: Ian McDonald, (867) 777-8807
*For your benefit we have posted the most recent (2001) report
on the intranet
site. If you require copies of the 1999-2000 report please contact
the
Western Arctic Field Unit at 867-777-8800. Unfortunately, the 1999-2000
report is only available in English.
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SER Conference Plenary Exerpt
Nik Lopoukhine |
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Before the 1970's, national parks in Canada and elsewhere were
subjected to fire suppression, predator control, aggregate extraction,
construction of dams, and the introduction of alien species. In
the words of Charles Dickens, it was the worst of times. More and
more, we are moving toward the best of times. Today, fire policies
recognize the effects of suppression, ecosystems form a basis for
management decisions, and official policies and legislation respond
to our increased knowledge.For more information, click on this link:
SER Conference Plenary.
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Audubon Certification
-Presented by: Heather Dauphinee-Wilson |
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As of June 2000 Highlands Links has achieved designation as a “Certified
Audubon cooperative sanctuary” by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
System of Canada. This international program is dedicated to enhancing
and protecting wildlife and their habitats, and promoting environmental
quality through education, research, and stewardship practices.
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(15.3MB)
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| Heritage Places |
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The following Species at Risk Newsletters detail key issues with
respect to
species in Heritage Places.
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Air Issues Bulletin
Dr. David Welch |
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The following Air Issues Bulletins detail key issues with respect
to air quality, climate change and national parks.
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| Research Links |
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This edition of Research Links
(Adobe PDF document) features Gwyn Langemann's Podium article titled
"Cultural Research in Support of Ecological Integrity,"
as well as "Traditional Knowledge as a Contribution to National
Park Ecological Integrity," by David Neufeld. For back issues
of Reseach Links, please visit Download Documents, in the Library
on the Parks Canada Web site.
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Ecological Integrity - The Big Picture
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Woodley |
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This PowerPoint presentation explores ecological integrity and
its need to consider the larger stressors affecting ecosystems;
human over-population, climate change and rapid world biodiversity
loss.
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(14.6 MB)
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Using the Naturalized Knowledge System to Manage Your Site
Presented by: David J. Leech |
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This PowerPoint presentation explores the concepts of the Naturalized
Knowledge System and how it can be used as a management tool. For
more information, please contact David
Leech.
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(167 KB)
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| Introducing the Canada National Parks Act |
| This PowerPoint presentation is an overview of the recently proclaimed
Canada National Parks Act. It emphasizes the key changes and the impact
of those changes on the Parks Canada Agency. |
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(262 KB)
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Traditional Harvest
Presented By: Dr. Stephen McCanny |
| This PowerPoint presentation provides background and some suggested
approached for dealing with the sometimes sensitive topic of traditional
harvesting, and how it fits in with ecological integrity. |
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(225 KB)
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Ecological Integrity - An Overview of the Concept
Presented By: Dr. Stephen Woodley |
| This PowerPoint presentation reviews the concept of ecological integrity. |
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(2.95 MB)
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| Biodiversity |
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This provides an overview of the concept of biodiversity.
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| Stressors and Processes |
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This provides and overview of what stressors
and processes are, and why they are important in terms of maintaining
ecological integrity.
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