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26 Feb Appalachian Corridor Welcomes the Creation of the Parc des Sommets

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Appalachian Corridor is pleased to learn that financial support was finally granted by the provincial government to complete the financial plan for the creation of the Parc des Sommets in Bromont. Mélanie Lelièvre, the organization’s Executive Director, welcomes "this decision where all parties win: biodiversity,...

16 Feb Over 70 ha protected for biodiversity in Bolton-Est

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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...

20 Dec The Winter issue of Appalachian Corridor’s newsletter is here

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In this issue: Appalachian Corridor proud to have contributed to the protection of Mount Hereford 60 ha (148 acres) protected in the Glen-Foster forest A New Protected Area in Knowlton: The Paruline-à-Ailes-Dorées Nature Reserve A Conference Larger than Wildlife! What to expect when you make...

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

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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...

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

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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...

17 Aug Our 2016-2017 Activity Report is Here!

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

17 Aug Appalachian Corridor to organize an important Conference on Road Ecology

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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...

22 Feb Thanks to the Lac à la Truite citizens in Orford

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Last Saturday, on February 18, a special event was held to thanks the generous donors who helped create the Boisé du lac à la Truite protected area. ...

21 Feb Appalachian Corridor and Partners Work to Keep Wildlife Off the Roads

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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...

17 Feb Appalachian Corridor helps Orford Citizens Acquire a Piece of Nature

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Eastman, February 17, 2017 – Appalachian Corridor is pleased to announce that a parcel of 18.6 hectares will be protected in perpetuity in Orford, QC. For the first time in its 15 years of existence, Appalachian Corridor directly purchased a tract of land. ...