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.
MNR’s Role in Science & Research
- Biodiversity
- Aquatic Research and Development
- Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research
- Monitoring and Reporting on Ontario's Forests
- Natural Heritage Information Centre
- Northwest Science and Information
- Northeast Science and Information
- Ontario Forest Research Institute
- Rabies in Ontario
- State of Resources Reporting
- Science and Research in Ontario Parks
- Water Resource Information Program
- Wildlife Research and Development
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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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Get Involved
- Deer Hunters can Help Monitor Chronic Wasting Disease
- Report a Rare Species in Ontario
- Submit an Application to Conduct Research in an Ontario Park
- Help Prevent the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Fish
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Last Modified: October 19, 2009