Parks Canada and Maritime College of Forest Technology Partner to Give Students Conservation Experience
News Release
Fundy National Park becomes outdoor laboratory for annual winter camp
February 22, 2016 Alma, N.B. Parks Canada Agency
The Maritime College of Forest Technology’s (MCFT) Advanced Fish and Wildlife Technology program students will test their skills during a week-long winter camp at Fundy National Park from February 23 to 28, 2016. Students will use the park as an outdoor laboratory to learn about resource conservation and test their winter survival skills.
Now in its sixth year, this collaboration gives students the opportunity to set up carnivore scent stations, monitoring stations, and learn practical skills from meal planning to building a shelter and operating a snowmobile. As part of this winter camp, students will participate in an aerial moose survey, where they will learn aerial survey techniques and contribute to Fundy National Park’s moose monitoring program.
Quick Facts:
- Data collected from the winter camp program will contribute to Fundy National Park’s ongoing assessment on the health of its ecosystem, including the abundance of moose and carnivores such as lynx, bobcats, coyotes, martens and fishers.
- Fundy National Park and MCFT have a commitment to work collaboratively towards the development of hands-on learning and skills development opportunities for students in the park.
- The annual winter camp is an example of how Parks Canada and MCFT are fulfilling their joint commitment to maximize opportunities to teach and train students in Fundy National Park, and create new and expanded opportunities for students to develop a strong sense of connection to the park.
Quotes:
“Parks Canada is a recognized world leader in conservation. Fundy National Park's collaboration with the Maritime College of Forest Technology provides students with valuable hands-on experience, an opportunity to make significant contributions to the park's ecological integrity program, and gain a deeper sense of connection to Canada's cultural and natural heritage.”
Dan Mazerolle, Park Ecologist, Parks Canada
“MCFT has a long history of working collaboratively with the private and public sectors to ensure that our graduates have the skills and real-world experience to launch their careers in resource conservation. The winter camp program in Fundy National Park allows our students to do just that – to learn and develop their skills in a pristine wilderness laboratory.”
Rod Cumberland, Wildlife Instructor, Maritime College of Forest Technology
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Contacts
Misty Wade Hovey
Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer, Fundy National Park
misty.wade-hovey@pc.gc.ca
Tel.: 506-871-2262
Rod Cumberland
Wildlife Instructor, MCFT
rcumberland@mcft.ca
Tel.: 506-458-0678
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