At these areas participants will learn about forest and wildlife management issues in the Long Point World Biosphere Reserve-an area which supports the largest concentration of Carolinian forest remaining in Canada. Directors of the Biosphere Reserve will provide insight into the challenges faced by the local Biosphere Reserve during its evolution into a respected local conservation organization that actively promotes and demonstrates a balanced relationship between people and nature. Participants will observe planning and implementation techniques that are essential to successful community-centered research, monitoring, education and demonstration projects to support sustainable biodiversity conservation. The Area Biologist for the Long Point National Wildlife Area, will outline the advantages and strengths of the Biosphere Reserve with respect to the ecological integrity of a protected area. The trip will stop for dinner in Port Dover where participants will have an opportunity to explore a heritage fishing port.
Participants are responsible for cost of dinner separately.