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Stewart Hilts is a Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in land stewardship and environmental conservation. His work focuses on engaging rural landowners in preserving woodlands, wetlands, and farmland through education and policy advocacy. He chairs the Ontario Farmland Trust and collaborates with organizations like the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
Education:
- B.A., Western University
- M.A. and Ph.D., University of Toronto
Research Interests: Private landowner engagement, farmland preservation policies, sustainable land management practices, and translating scientific research into actionable strategies for landowners. His work bridges ecological science with grassroots conservation efforts across Canada.
Awards:
- 2010 Carolinian Canada Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2010 Latornell Conservation Pioneer Award
- 2011 University of Guelph Medal of Merit
Grants & Advising: Collaborates with Prof. Wayne Caldwell on farmland preservation research. Coordinates land stewardship initiatives in the Beaver Valley region for the Bruce Trail Conservancy. No formal advisee list provided in text.
Labs/Teams: Works with the Centre for Land and Water Stewardship at UofG and leads the Ontario Farmland Trust, a nonprofit focused on agricultural land preservation.
