http://www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/ References to news stories, blog entries, and website updates relevant to experiencing and appreciating the natural environment, especially (but not limitted to) the Algonquin Highlands and the adjacent Ottawa Valley Mon, 02 Nov 2015 06:21:54 -0500 http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21677188-it-rare-new-animal-species-emerge-front-scientists-eyes?cid1=cust/ednew/n/bl/n/20151029n/owned/n/n/nwl/n/n/NA/n It is rare for a new animal species to emerge in front of scientists' eyes. But this seems to be happening in eastern North America tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7910 http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/17/indiana-black-bear-sighting-wildlife-michigan Paw prints discovered in state's north-west point to animal having walked in from neighbouring Michigan -- the first known wild bear in Indiana since 1871 tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7909 http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/2015/06/12/nature-ontarios-tallest-tree-discovered-in-arnprior An Eastern white pine tree located within Gillies Grove in Arnprior, by the shores of the Ottawa River, was recently discovered to be the tallest tree in Ontario. tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7908 http://news.ontario.ca/maa/en/2015/6/algonquin-land-claim-consultation-results.html During the course of the Algonquin Land Claim negotiations regarding the agreement-in-principle (AIP), an unprecedented amount of information has been provided to the public. The negotiators' initialed proposed AIP is now publicly available. ... tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7907 http://www.mcelroy.ca/bushlog/20150529.html An account with photographs of scrambling up and out of the Barron Canyon in the vicinity of Hardwood Creek. tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7906 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/30/opinion/saving-canadas-boreal-forest.html?partner=rss We can protect the best of the landscape now, rather than saving the tattered remains later. tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7905 http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/2015/05/28/algonquin-park-challenged-to-maintain-balance PEMBROKE - Algonquin Park remains a critical part of Renfrew County's economy, however, Ontario's largest provincial park faces many challenges. tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7904 http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2015/lightening-the-load-pt-1-tarp-bivvy-sleep-systems/ How to slash the weight and bulk of tarp and bivvy set ups for three season camping... tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7903 http://trailswag.ca/blog/2015/4/27/canoe-kayak-the-future-of-maps Canoe & Kayak magazine ran an article about the Future of Maps which features two Canadian mappers... Jeff's Map and Explore the Backcountry. I guess it goes to show how passionate us Canucks are about our maps! tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7902 http://www.parksbloggerontario.com/8-favourite-gear-choices-for-backcountry-canoe-camping/ Whenever I meet new people while canoeing I usually look over what brands and types of equipment they are using. Often the conversation around the campfire turns to what tried and true piece of kit they have and why they love it. Of course, sometimes it’s what gear has disappointed or failed to meet the rigours of backcountry canoeing. tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7901 http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2015/04/ontario-investing-60-million-in-forest-access-roads.html Ontario is investing in forest roads which connect industry to Ontario's natural resources, supporting local communities by growing the economy and creating jobs in the forestry, mining and tourism sectors. tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7900 http://www.nature.com/news/wolf-decline-threatens-iconic-island-study-1.17263 Just three animals remain on Isle Royale, spelling probable end of 57-year ecology project. tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7899 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/11/opinion/the-cost-of-trout-fishing.html?partner=rss I quit when I saw the environmental damage hatcheries cause. tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7898 http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2015/how-to-build-a-long-log-fire/ The long-log fire is a classic cold weather survival fire. But how to build a long log fire? Where should it be placed? How it should be established? Find out... tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7897 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/03/11/google_chief_finance_officer_quits_to_go_backpacking Sod this, I'm off, says CFO of seven years tag:www.mcelroy.ca/algonquin_web/7896