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A New Turtle Passage under Route 245 in Bolton-Est

Appalachian Corridor is proud to have contributed to the installation of a crossing structure for turtles and other small animals on the section of Route 245 that crosses Peasley Pond in Bolton-Est in partnership with Quebec’s ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des transports (MTMDET) and ministère de la Faune, des Forêts et des Parcs (MFFP).

Citizens unite to protect 13 hectares in Orford

Appalachian Corridor is pleased to announce the protection in perpetuity of a 13- hectare property in the municipality of Orford. A group of citizens wanted to protect a large property to safeguard its natural habitats. Aware of the ecological importance of this area and sensitive to the aspirations of this group of citizens, Appalachian Corridor accompanied them throughout this interesting project.

1.3 Billion $ for Nature in the Federal Budget!

Appalachian Corridor joins the Canadian Land Trusts Working Committee and greets the Government of Canada’s commitment to nature. Throughout Canada, critical conservation work is being done on local and regional scales by the country’s land trusts.

Over 70 ha protected for biodiversity in Bolton-Est

The conservation groups Conservation des vallons de la Serpentine (CVS) and Appalachian Corridor are pleased to announce the protection in perpetuity of a 70-hectare property in Bolton-Est. This new protected area is the third ecological gift from Ms. Ann Pâquet, and CVS will now be its sole owner. Over the years, Ms. Pâquet developed lasting relationships based on mutual trust with both conservation organizations, which led her to protect a total of 80.6 ha in an area of high ecological value.

Victory! Appalachian Corridor proud to have contributed to the protection of Mount Hereford

Earlier this year, we announced our direct implication with the SOS Mont Hereford Coalition and the dangerous precedent Hydro-Québec would have created with the construction of an aerial interconnection line right through the heart of the Forêt Hereford protected area. Since then, Pierre Moreau, Quebec Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, has announced that the line will be buried.

More than 148 acres (60 hectares) protected in the Glen–Foster forest

The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Appalachian Corridor partner to protect more than 148 acres (60 hectares) in the Glen–Foster forest. Over 148 additional acres (60 hectares) in the Green Mountains are being conserved. It is one of the last regions in southern Quebec where extensive tracts of relatively untouched wilderness can still be found. The property is located around thirty kilometres west of Magog in the township of Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, on the eastern slope of Mont Saint-Étienne. Protecting these lands will help preserve the region’s biodiversity and natural heritage.

Appalachian Corridor to organize an important Conference on Road Ecology

From October 23-25, Québec City will be hosting a major conference about connectivity and road networks. The “Conference on Road Ecology and Climate Change Adaptation: from Research to Concrete Actions”, will share the latest findings on the topic, open dialogue between relevant government departments and generate efficient and win-win collaboration for all. Students are also welcome. Presentations, workshops, information stands and a fieldwork trip are planned. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in English and French.

Our 2016-2017 Activity Report is Here!

Appalachian Corridor keeps going strong by protecting the biodiversity in Appalachians Mountains of Southern Quebec together with its affiliates and Nature Conservancy Canada.

Appalachian Corridor and Partners Work to Keep Wildlife Off the Roads

Over the last five years, Appalachian Corridor has been working with partners in Quebec to keep wildlife off Highway 10 in the Eastern Townships. Every year, 150 collisions with large mammals are recorded on the stretch between Bromont and Magog. Since that only includes accidents where the animal was still on the scene when authorities arrived, we can assume the actual tally is even higher.