PRFO is planned in association with:
Ontario Parks, Parks Canada, Heritage Resources Centre: University of Waterloo, York University, University of Guelph, and Trent University

AGENDA:
DAY 1: May 9th. THEME DAY on Ecological Integrity and Protected Areas

Ecological Integrity is becoming a fundamental guiding concept in planning and managing Parks and Protected Areas, but its meaning and applicability in planning and operational terms is still evolving. Presentations and discussions on Ecological Integrity and Protected Areas should, therefore, be of interest to park professionals, members of universities and colleges, non-government organizations and citizens concerned about Parks and Protected Areas.

8:00-8:45am Registration at Black Creek Pioneer Village

8:45-9:00am
        Welcome from:
           Gordon Nelson (PRFO Chair),
           Dawn Bazely (Local Arrangements Coordinator, York University), and
           Art Hilliker (Professor, Pure & Applied Science, York University)

Arrangements will be made for poster presentations beginning this day

9:00-12:00am. The morning plenary session will be composed of five speakers addressing the following themes:
        Session Moderators: Dawn Bazely (Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University) and Tom Beechey (Senior Conservation Biologist, Ontario Parks)

• Science of Ecological Integrity and its Relevance to Protected Areas (Gray Merriam, Professor Emeritus, Carleton University);
• Ecological Integrity and Parks Canada (Gilles Seutin, Manager-Species at Risk, Parks Canada);

• Bioregional Planning for the Big Picture in Ontario (Jarmo Jalava, Stewardship Ecologist, Natural Heritage Information Centre and John Riley, Director of Conservation Science and Stewardship, Nature Conservancy of Canada)
• Concept and Reality of Ecological Integrity and Protected Areas in Australia (Geoff Lipsett-Moore, NW Zone Ecologist, Ontario Parks); and
• Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Based Planning (Ellen Schwartzel, Senior Research Coordinator and Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario).

12:45-1:00pm Self-serve lunch available

1:00-4:30pm. PANEL OF RESPONDENTS AND RAPPORTEURS intended to cover various perspectives on Protected Areas
        Session Moderator: Bill Stephenson (Senior Biologist, Parks Canada)

• Bill Crins (Senior Conservation Ecologist, Ontario Parks/MNR)
• Dan VanLondersele (Chair of the Long Point Regional Conservation Authority and Chair of the Policy and Issues Committee of  the Conservation Authorities of Ontario, Conservation Authorities)
• Lucy Sportza (PhD Candidate, Planning, University of Waterloo), and
• Paul Smith (Environmental Program Coordinator, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)

• Paul General (Six Nations Land Claims)
• Tony Iacobelli (Senior Manager, Landscape Conservation and Management, World Wildlife Fund Canada)
• Patricia Bradshaw (Shulich Business School, Universities/Organizational Behaviour)

• Scott Slocombe (Professor, Department of Geography, Wifred Laurier University)
• Paul Wilkinson (Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University)

5:30-6:30pm POSTER PRESENTATIONS Open Session for viewing (see session program)

6:00-7:30 pm SOCIAL at "On The Edge" an on campus pub beside Black Creek Pioneer Village
 

DAY 2. May 10th. PAPERS SUBMITTED BY AUTHORS on any Topic Relevant to Parks and Protected Areas

8:30-12:30am. Parallel sessions of submitted papers (see session program)

12:30-1:30pm. Self-serve lunch available

1:30-5:00pm. MONITORING SESSION organized by Ontario Parks and PRFO. Monitoring continues to be a critical tool in assessing current conditions and planning for parks and protected areas. Ontario Parks are currently in phase one of developing a monitoring framework and this year's conference provides a unique opportunity for Ontario Parks to capitalize on the meeting of many knowledgeable and experienced individuals. It also provides participants with an opportunity to contribute actively to the development of this important initiative. This information session is intending to gather participant feedback in regards to developing and implementing this monitoring program, allowing for commentary and open discussion. Four primary objectives will be pursued: Present the monitoring framework for review and discussion; Identify issues and ideas for refining the framework; Discuss approaches to resolving concerns; and Investigate approaches to implement the framework.

Session Program

Introduction (1:30-1:45)
Gordon Nelson (PRFO Chair), and
Barton Feilders and Bob Davidson (Ontario Parks)

Presentation (1:45-2.30)
Feature presentation by North South Environmental Inc. on the monitoring framework that it has developed for Ontario Parks
    Mirek Sharp and Brent Tegler

Opportunity for Questions of Clarification (2:30-2:45)

Refreshments (2:45-3:00)

Panel Commentaries on Proposed Monitoring Framework (3:15-3:45)
    Moderator: Tom Hutchinson (Professor, Environmental & Resource Studies, Trent University)

• Dawn Bazely (Professor, Biology, York University)
• Harvey Shear (Regional Science Advisor, Environment Canada-Ontario Region)
• Catherine Dowling (Consultant, Gartner Lee)

Open Discussion (3:45-4:15)
Plenary discussion with audience, presenter(s) and panel interaction

Closing Presentation "Ecological Research and Monitoring at Kejimkujik- Meeting the
Challenge (4:15-4:45)

• Clifford Drysdale (Ecosystem Science Manager/Species at Risk Biologist, Kejimiujik National Park)

Rapporteur (4:45-5:00)

• Graham Whitelaw (University of Waterloo)

Closing Remarks (5:00-5:15)

• Adair Ireland-Smith (Ontario Parks) and Gordon Nelson (PRFO Chair)

OPTIONAL FIELD TRIP to the Oak Ridges Moraine for Friday May 11

RE: LUNCH: Black Creek Pioneer Village is capable of providing lunch in their restaurant facilities. However, for those that wish to reserve a lunch, please include an additional $15/lunch with your early registration, since onsite restaurant capacities and nearby lunch opportunities are limited.

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ABSTRACTS. The deadline for abstracts has been extended to April 10th. Abstracts should be no more than 150 words in length and should follow the standard style used in the 1998/1999 PRFO Proceedings as illustrated by the following example from 1999:

Tom Beechey¹, Paul A.Gray², Shelia Boyd², and Sylvia Roskiewicz^2
1Ontario Parks, c/o Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3X5
²Lands and Natural Heritage Branch, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources,  300 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8M5

Abstract
More than nine million (90% of Ontario's population) live in southern Ontario, a comparatively small region which contains only about 10% of the provincial landbase. Southern Ontario is comprised of two distinctive ecoregions..........This paper identifies important conservation challenges facing those working to conserve the region's unique natural heritage, and it provides some ideas for strategic actions and associated program needs in areas most reliant on ecological information, research and science.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
For Oral Presentations
For Poster Presentations

REGISTRATION
Please complete either the printable or on-line registration form. Registration is by cheque and for those of you that register by or before Wednesday, April 18, you will receive a 10% discount on your registration fees. We will still be accepting registration at the conference, but space is limited. (note: taxes are already considered in prices)

For Printable Registration Form
For On-line Registration Form (note: if you experience problems associated with submission, you can also email all the necessary information as listed in the printable version to the conference coordinator)

ACCOMMODATION
A number of hotels are located in the vicinity of Black Creek Pioneer Village. A partial list includes:

• Super 8 Motel 3400 Steeles Avenue West L4K 1A2 1-800-800-8000, www.super8.com
• Dodge Suites Hotel, 3600 Steeles Avenue West L4L 8P5 tel: 905-856-9600, www.dodgesuites.com
• Comfort Inn, 66 Norfinch Drive, Downsview M3N 1X1 1-800-228-5150
• Holiday Inn Express, 30 Norfinch Drive, Downsview M3N 1X1, 1-800-465-4329, www.holiday-inn.com

PRFO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Gordon Nelson, University of Waterloo (Chair); Tom Beechey, Ontario Parks; Bill Stephenson, Parks Canada; John Marsh, Trent University; Tom Nudds and Nancy Pollock-Ellwand, University of Guelph and Dawn Bazely, York University (Local Arrangements Coordinator).
 

CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, to register or to submit abstracts, contact: James Porter, PRFO 2001, Heritage Resources Centre, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. N2L 3G1. ph (519) 888-4567 ext 2072, fax (519) 746-2031, email: je2porte@fes.uwaterloo.ca
 

GENERAL INFORMATION
Black Creek Pioneer Village is a heritage project of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, specializing on 19th-century Ontario. More than 35 homes, workshops, public buildings and farms recreate the atmosphere of life in a rural Victorian community of the 1860s. Also see their home page http://www.trca.on.ca/bcpv.html (Note: there will be no additional costs for parking or admission for registrants of the conference)

Address:
1000 Murray Ross Pkwy at Jane St. and Steeles Ave.
North York
M3J 2P3.
ph: (416) 661-6600 fax: (416) 661-6610,
e-mail: bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca
 
 

York University
Located on the north side of Toronto in the municipality of North York, York University has grown from a small liberal arts university with 76 students in 1959 to the third largest university in Canada. Over 40,000 students, in search of top-notch teaching and scholarship, are supported by 10 faculties and 20 research centers.

RELATED LINKS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Of Conference Participants
Parks Canada http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/
 Ecological Integrity Panel http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/EI-IE/index_e.htm
Natural Heritage Information Centre http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/nhic/nhic.html
Ontario Parks http://www.OntarioParks.com/
Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) http://www.natureconservancy.ca/
Conservation Authorities http://www.svca.on.ca/calinks.htm
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/
Heritage Resources Centre http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/research/hrc/
University of Waterloo http://www.uwaterloo.ca/
York University http://www.yorku.ca/
University of Guelph http://www.uoguelph.ca/
Trent University http://www.trentu.ca/

Of Upcoming Information and Events
First notice of a Lake Erie Forum of Ontario being planned for September, 2001.
        Topic: Planning for Point Pelee National Park, Rondeau Provincial Park and Surrounding Regions: Research, Education, Communication, Stewardship.

This is a cooperative endeavor among PRFO, Pt Pelee National Park, Rondeau Provincial Park, Heritage Resources Centre (University of Waterloo), and local groups and organizations in southwestern Ontario. Overall the focus of interest is how the two parks compare to and can learn from one another in terms of within park planning as well as planning for the surrounding greater park ecosystem. The workshop should be of interest to a range of people including park staff, regional, local, and provincial planners and officials, members of non-governmental organizations, educators, researchers and students.

These proceedings consist of 18 abstracts of papers presented and a symposium which reviewed various kinds of forest research conducted in Algonquin Provincial Park, including "Forest-Wildlife Habitat in Selection Logged and Unlogged Hardwood Landscapes",  "Autumnal Energetics and Habitat Selection of the Red Crossbill" and "Landscape Modeling of Moose Habitat", among others. This is hopefully a prototype workshop and publication that could be applied to many other parks and protected areas in Ontario.

  2000 SAMPAA/PRFO Conference held at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. May 14 to 19, 2000

Proceedings are in preparation for the SAMPAA/PRFO conference and will include approximately 100 papers on topics ranging from Marine Parks, through Park and Greater Park Planning and Management, Applications of Ecological and other Science, Public Participation, the Role of Indigenous People and various aspects of the Human Dimensions of Park and Protected Area Planning.

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Lasted updated: May 4, 2001