Also see discussion under Indicator 1.1 and 1.2. Future Directions: Future additions/modifications to the existing set of indicators as well as further research on vegetation cover over riparian areas might include: • An analysis of vegetation cover over riparian areas by type of water body (e.g. river, stream, lake) • A comparison of natural vegetation over riparian areas between off-shield and on-shield locations • A comparison of natural vegetation over riparian areas between EOMF and other areas in south-central Ontario • A comparison of natural vegetation over riparian areas between EOMF and other eco-zones
INDICATOR 3.2 Future Directions: Environment Canada has produced a map of Southern Ontario showing the acid buffering capacity of soils. The Model Forest may want to consider digitizing this information so it can be used in future GIS analysis.
GLOBAL IMPACTS: CRITERION FOUR INDICATOR 4.1: GROUND LEVEL OZONE AND POLLUTION DEPOSITION Data Limitations: While the CFS has established a series of permanent plots across eastern Canada to assess the impacts of ground level ozone on vegetation, no data is yet available. The Model Forest should keep abreast of this research and report on any available findings in the next “State of the Forest Report”. Future Directions: See above
INDICATOR 4.1: CLIMATE TRENDS Data Limitations: Most of the research to date on this subject has been focused on the national and international level and preliminary results make it difficult to draw causal connections 78