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Science & Research in Ontario

 

Sound science and research is critical to the wise management of our natural resources.  Applied research helps us to better understand our forests, parks and protected areas, wildlife, surface water resources, fisheries, renewable energy potential and the Great Lakes.  The best science results in the best management practices.


 

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Understanding Recreational Anglers


An important aspect of resource management involves managing public expectations and understanding human behaviours. To gain more information about the behaviours of recreational anglers in a “virtual world”, a Landscape Fisheries Model (LFM) tool has been developed. This virtual approach allows resource managers to present a wide range of forestry (roads) and fisheries scenarios to estimate how recreational anglers might change their behaviours.

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