The Land Between - Links and Resources

LINKS AND RESOURCES

The links on this page will take you to external websites containing useful information.

CATEGORIES

CONSERVANCIES
TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP
HANDS ON!
MONITORING PROGRAMS
CULTURAL HERITAGE
APPLIED RESEARCH
LAND USE PLANNING
TRAILS AND PADDLING ROUTES
CULTURAL JOURNEYS
NATURAL DESTINATIONS

CONSERVANCIES

The Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) provides administrative and professional support to its province-wide network of members. Links to member organizations are available from OLTA’s website.
www.ontariolandtrustalliance.org

The Canadian Land Trust Alliance (CLTA) currently has a membership of 125 land trusts working in communities across the country.
www.clta.ca/clta/about.htm

The Couchiching Conservancy
www.couchconservancy.ca

The Kawartha Heritage Conservancy
www.kawarthaheritage.org

Nature Conservancy Canada
www.natureconservancy.ca

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TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Ecological Gifts Program – Ontario
www.on.ec.gc.ca/ecogifts/ecogifts-e.html

The Ontario Ecogifts Handbook
www.on.ec.gc.ca/wildlife/ecogifts/handbook-e.html

Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/cltip/index.html

Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources:
ontariosforests.mnr.gov.on.ca/mftip.cfm;
Ontario Woodlot Association:
www.ont-woodlot-assoc.org/forman_mftip.html

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program, Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs:
www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/policy/ftaxfaq.html

Ministry of Culture guides planners and landowners in designation cultural heritage sites:
www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/index.html

Heritage Property Tax Relief - A Guide for Municipalities
www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/heritage/hptrm.htm

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CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP

Ontario Stewardship is a program of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources providing Stewardship Coordinators and resources to Stewardship Councils made up of landowners and land interest groups who support environmental priorities in the county.
www.ontariostewardship.org/ontarioStewardship/home/osIndex.asp

Conservation Ontario: Conservation Ontario is the umbrella organization for the 36 Conservation Authorities across Ontario. Conservation Authorities help protect and manage water and other natural resources. Funding assistance and restoration programs may be available in your area.
www.conservation-ontario.on.ca

Ducks Unlimited one of the earliest and most recognized conservation organizations in North America, works to secure, enhance and restore wetlands and wetland wildlife in Canada and around the world.
www.ducks.ca

Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing over 500 Ontario cottagers’ associations. FOCA serves as an information centre and provides leadership on issues affecting cottage properties.
www.foca.on.ca

Volunteer For Nature is a program of Ontario Nature, offering hands on and guided experiences in restoration and applied conservation. Annualschedules are available.
www.ontarionature.org/action/index.html

Ontario Woodlot Association is a non-profit organization with a network of regional chapters who promote sustainable forestry practices in private forests.
www.ont-woodlot-assoc.org

Ontario Forestry Association is a not-for-profit charity offering workshops, guiding you to professionals and providing education and awareness to support sustainable forestry.
www.oforest.on.ca

The Trent Severn Waterway is involved in species recovery and shoreline restoration through their Waterway Wildlife program.
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/index_e.asp

Muskoka Watershed Council in partnership with the sister organization, the Muskoka Heritage Trust, are committed to healthy and sustainable practices within the watershed of Muskoka District. They undertake projects to secure significant site, prioritize efforts, offer best practices and state of the resource reports:
www.muskokaheritage.org/watershed/index.asp

Forest Gene Conservation Association undertakes reforestation, forest conservation and tree improvement and genetic research. Forest industries, seedling growers and tree nurseries, conservation authorities, forestry associations, First Nations, conservation groups, are members. Individuals may also be members.
www.fgo.ca/kb/FGCA/

Trees Ontario provides engages in tree planting, provides education and supports sustainable practices to increase the forested landscape of Ontario:
www.treesontario.on.ca

Society for Ecological Restoration, a global restoration network of over 2000 members providing resources to promote the best practices in ecological restoration.
www.ser.org

Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is a leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting habitat and conserving fish and wildlife. The Federation promotes education, leads restoration projects and has thousands of members.
www.ofah.org

Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and Ministry of Natural Resources, Invasive Species Program
www.invadingspecies.com/Programs.cfm?A=Page&PID=19

Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre (KTTC) is involved in the recovery of Ontario turtles. The Centre saves injured native turtles and releases them back into their natural habitat. For turtle drop-offs, the Centre is located in Peterborough, Ontario.
www.kawarthaturtle.org

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HANDS ON!

Ontario Field Ornithologists offers expert-guided field trips, check lists, memberships.
www.ofo.ca

Field Botanists of Ontario offers field trips throughout Ontario, workshops and memberships.
www.trentu.ca/org/fbo/home.html

Volunteer For Nature is a program of Ontario Nature, offering hands on and guided experiences in restoration and applied conservation. Annual schedules are available at:
www.ontarionature.org/action/index.html

Local Naturalist Groups:
www.ontarionature.org/network/groups.html

Toronto Zoo AdoptAPond Program provides workshops, identification guides, monitoring programs and research for the conservation, restoration and creation of wetlands.
www.torontozoo.com/AdoptAPond/

Kids for Turtles: an outreach educational organization that provides opportunities for young people and their families to interact with nature in a positive environment. The group’s goals are for increasing public awareness about the importance of preserving natural habitats and protecting species.
www.kidsforturtles.com

Sciensational Sssnakes!! provides hands-on education about reptiles and amphibians. Participants are able to interact, touch and hold live animals that are safe and easy to handle.
www.scisnake.com

Nature Serve: Information on Canada’s biological diversity and distribution:
www.natureserve-canada.ca/en/about.htm

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MONITORING PROGRAMS

The Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) compiles, maintains and distributes information on natural species, plant communities and spaces of conservation concern in Ontario.
nhic.mnr.gov.on.ca/nhic_.cfm

Natural Heritage Information Centre, Species at Risk Reporting Form: nhic.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/nhic/elements/el_report.cfm?elid=180123

Canadian Migration Monitoring Network:
www.bsc-eoc.org/cllsmain.html

Canadian Lakes Loon Survey:
www.bsc-eoc.org/cllsmain.html

Christmas Bird Count in Canada:
www.bsc-eoc.org/national/cbcmain.html

Nocturnal Owl Monitoring Programs:
www.bsc-eoc.org/national/nationalowls.html

Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas:
www.birdsontario.org/atlas/atlasmain.html

Ontario Hummingbird Project:
www.ontariohummingbirds.ca/

Project FeederWatch:
www.bsc-eoc.org/national/pfw.html

Project NestWatch (Online Nest Records Scheme):
www.bsc-eoc.org/national/nestwatch.html

Turtle Tally:
www.torontozoo.com/AdoptAPond/TurtleTally.asp

Invasive Species Watch:
www.invadingspecies.com/Programs.cfm?A=Page&PID=19

Nature Watch (FrogWatch, PlantWatch, WormWatch, IceWatch):
www.eman-rese.ca/eman/naturewatch.html

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CULTURAL HERITAGE

Ontario Heritage Trust
www.heritagefdn.on.ca

Ministry of Culture and Conservation
www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/index.html

Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
www.arconserv.ca

First Nations:
www.500nations.com/Ontario_Tribes.asp

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APPLIED RESEARCH

Sir Sandford Fleming College
www.flemingc.on.ca

Trent Centre for Community Based Education connects students and faculty with local organizations. Students receive credit for applied research and learning.
www.trentu.ca/academic/tccbe

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LAND USE PLANNING

Ministy of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Including links and lists of Municipalities, the Planning Act, Land Use Planning Processes, the Provinicial Policy Statement and Natural Heritage Reference Manual:
www.mah.gov.on.ca

Citizen’s Guide to Land Use Planning:
www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page338.aspx

Ontario Heritage Toolkit:
www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/heritage/Toolkit/toolkit.htm

Environmental Bill of Rights Registry:
www.ebr.gov.on.ca

Ontario Laws:
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca

Ecomonic Benefits of Greenspace on Property Values:
www.suda.ca/articles.html

The Value of Natural Capital:
www.ducks.ca/aboutduc/news/archives/pdf/ncapital.pdf

Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations:
www.foca.on.ca

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TRAILS AND PADDLING ROUTES

Ganraska Hiking Trail:
www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.ca

TransCanada Trail:
www.tctrail.ca/home.php

Celebration of Trails:
www.celebrationoftrails.com