MTRI - Publications
The Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute (MTRI) is a non-profit co-operative with a mandate to advance collaborative research, monitoring, and management that promotes sustainable use of natural resources in southwestern Nova Scotia.
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Publications
MTRI has produced a number of publications independently, and in collaboration with organizations like Parks Canada, Environment Canada, and other eNGOs and community groups. Below are some exemplary works, including our Annual Report of Research and Monitoring, Species at Risk Guide, Landowner Stewardship Guide, Volunteer Newsletters, Fern Key, Guide to FSC Certification and many more.
Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora: Identification and Information Guide
This easy-to-read guide has information about Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora (ACPF) biology and conservation and includes a page for each ACPF species present in Nova Scotia with color photographs and illustrations. The 108 page guide was developed by Megan Crowley and Lindsey Beals through funding from Environment Canada's Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk. MTRI is grateful for the contributions of members of the Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora Recovery team, partners and volunteers who contributed to the development of the guide.
Click on the photo below to download a free copy or view the guide online.
Guide to FSC Certification for Woodlot Owners in Nova Scotia
MTRI has collaborated with several individauls and organizations to produce a concise guide to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for small woodlots owners in Nova Scotia. The guide outlines what certification is aboutand how woodlot owners can get their woodlot certified. It also looks at the principles and science FSC certification is based upon, and what it means to woodland owners in terms of on-the-ground management.
The guide can be obtained free of charge from MTRI, or you can download a copy by clicking on the image below.
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Annual Report of Research & Monitoring in the Greater Kejimkujik Ecosystem
Every year, MTRI authors a document reporting on the research and monitoring that has occurred in the "Greater Kejimkujik Ecosystem" within the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. Detailed and meticulous research inside Kejimkujik National Park, and outside park boundaries in the greater landscape, is summarized to a single page by researchers and edited by expert MTRI and park staff. Learn about the achievements of the research community in the area with these annual reports from 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and now 2009!
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Click on a thumbnail to download and view the whole document (pdf)
Terrestrial Liming-Lahave, Gold, Medway Watersheds
Species at Risk in Nova Scotia: Identification and Information Guide
This handy and easy-to-read guide, by Megan Crowley and Brennan Caverhill, has a page describing each species at risk in Nova Scotia. The full colour 100 page booklet is available for a donation of ~ $15, or for free to anyone who volunteers for our endangered species programs. Please contact us if you would like a copy.
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Visit http://www.speciesatrisk.ca/SARGuide/ to download a free digital copy, or to view it online
Healthy Lakes and Wetlands For Tomorrow: A Landowner Stewardship Guide for Species at Risk
This resource is a great companion for the species at risk in Nova Scotia ID guide. It is written specifically for landowners in Nova Scotia who wish to learn how to live in harmony with their environment, and all the creatures great and small who share the land with them. The full colour booklet is available for FREE when you express interest in stewardship. Please contact us if you would like a copy, or email the author, Megan Crowley, at megan.nicole.crowley@gmail.com
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Visit http://www.speciesatrisk.ca/landownerguide.html to download and view the entire document
Volunteer Newsletters
MTRI works collaboratively with Parks Canada, Acadia University, Bear River First Nations, and other industry, government, and community groups to deliver engaging volunteer programs to local communities. Species at Risk is the focal point of our efforts, and each year since 2006 we have collaborated in the creation of these "Volunteers News" booklets, which are yours to view below.
Ferns of Southwest Nova Scotia & Common Plants of Nova Scotia
Ferns are important in forest and wetland ecosystems and are reliable indicators for various site characteristics. Some can even serve as delicious health food or as elegant garden decor. Identifying and understanding plants is essential for sustainable ecosystem management and as such, this fern key helps in identifying 21 ferns of southwest Nova Scotia. Expand your knowledge today, and improve our natural resources for tomorrow! Email author Alain Belliveau with any questions or comments. Click the cover to download the pdf.
Where to look for Boreal felt lichen in Nova Scotia; A field guide to BFL habitat
This 10-page field handbook is intended to act as a reminder of boreal felt lichen habitat and species characteristics for those who have received training in identification. This booklet is a work in progress. Suggestions for improvement will be accepted.
MTRI Co-operative Action Plan for Research, Monitoring and Management
The research, monitoring, and management objectives of MTRI have been developed by members of the co-operative as an action plan.
Database of Ecological Research & Social Science Publications
The Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute is compiling a database of published and unpublished ecological research and social science pertaining to sustainable development that has been conducted in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. Emphasis will be placed on studies pertaining to aquatic health and landscape connectivity in the Mersey and Medway watersheds. The database is currently available in PDF and Procite formats.
Caliphilous Lichens in Nova Scotia
Tom Neily and Francis Anderson completed research for the NSDNR Species at Risk Fund on lichens that are found in calcareous areas. Read the report here.