About the Land Trust
Directors
- Sheila Ziman (Chair)
- Dianne Mathes (Vice-Chair)
- Adam Barkovitz (Secretary)
- Bryan Barlow (Treasurer)
- Mary Anne Barkhouse
- Janis Parker
- Simon Payn
Sheila Ziman (Chair)
... is a retired English As a Second Language teacher. She is also a basket maker and quillwork artist and teaches basketry at Fleming College. As an active member of the Haliburton Highlands Field Naturalists, Sheila was instrumental in establishing a Junior Naturalists summer program. Sheila brings her love of nature and her passion for studying and protecting the environment to the Land Trust.
Dianne Mathes (Vice-Chair)
... is a Relational Therapist, Registered Social Worker, Registered Soul Collage Facilitator who works with children, individuals, couples and families. She has a private practice in Toronto and Haliburton and provides counselling, trauma and attachment therapy, energy healing, facilitation and training. She was the founding Executive Director of the Emily Murphy Shelter for Women in North Vancouver and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic in Toronto. Relational approaches in therapy and in life support the belief that we are connected to everyone and everything around us and that we have both the opportunity and responsibility to care for ourselves, others and the world we live in and on. Dianne is also a fabric artist whose quilting and felt work reflects the gifts and beauty of nature. She and her family enjoy living in and loving the outdoors, her daughter April is active in land and environmental protection and served as the Past Chair of the Ontario Land Trust Association
Adam Barkovitz (Secretary)
... is a new member of the HHLT Board of Directors. His passion for the environment has been demonstrated in his choice of jobs and education. Adam has a background in Forestry and Environmental Assessment. He is a certified tree marker, managed forest plan approver and independent forest consultant. He has lived in Haliburton County for the past ten years and was the Forest Conservation By-Law Officer for the County from 2004 to 2006. His extensive knowledge of silviculture and experience in forest management planning, protection and restoration are valuable assets to the Land Trust.
Bryan Barlow (Treasurer)
... made Minden Hills his home in 2004, after cottaging in the area for over 40 years. Now the full-time operator of Hunter Creek Ranch, a mixed farming operation, along with wife Beverly, they are founding members of the Haliburton Meat Co-operative and have participated in the Haliburton County Farmer’s Market since its inception. Bryan joins the board as the first ever liaison representative of the Haliburton Farmer’s Association, where he currently serves as vice-president.
Mary Anne Barkhouse
... previously served on the Land Trust Board from 2004-2008. Mary Anne was born in Vancouver, BC and belongs to the Nimpkish band, Kwakiutl First Nation. She graduated with Honours from the Ontario College of Art in Toronto and has exhibited widely across Canada. Working with a variety of materials, such as bronze, porcelain and textiles, Barkhouse examines environmental concerns and indigenous culture through the use of animal imagery.
Janis Parker
... made Kennisis Lake her permanent residence in 2010, after 35 years of commuting. Graduated from York University with a desire to teach outdoor education, however a surplus of teacher in the late 70’s, nixed those plans. Currently is President of Parker, Pad & Printing Ltd., which has offices in Haliburton & Markham. Developed knowledge & respect for the work of the Land Trust, during the process of their acquiring Norah’s Island. Hoping to help further the Land Trust’s stewardship in Haliburton County.
Simon Payn
...is a former journalist who quit the high-pressure world of newspapers and online media in the Europe and Toronto to run his home-based business by a lake in Haliburton County. Simon, who was born in England, moved to Canada six years ago and immediately felt at home. Now he enjoys poking around the woodlot by his house, watching it change from season to season. He hopes to put his media skills into action by helping the land trust protect this special part of Ontario.
Last Updated: May 28 2011 12:42:09 pm.
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As of August 2009, 7 new species that have been identified in Haliburton County have been added to the Ontario government's Species at Risk list. Chimney Swift and Whip-poor-will are now listed as Threatened. Snapping Turtle, Common Nighthawk, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Canada Warbler and Bald Eagle are listed as Special Concern. Read the full article.
