Appalachian Corridor (ACA) is a non-profit conservation organization whose mission is the protection of the natural areas of the Appalachians.

Through the implementation of a transboundary conservation strategy, the ACA provides local communities with the means to maintain and restore a way of life that respects the ecology of the region in a perspective of sustainable development.

SYMPOSIUM Conservation & Forestry

Ensuring preservation of forests in southern Quebec

How can we ensure the forest occupation of a property is maintained, without being converted to other uses or subdivided, while taking into account biodiversity conservation objectives? Here was the central question around which discussion took place during this symposium, which was held in Orford on 18th-19th February 2010.

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Appalachian Corridor has launched its enhancement project for the largest private conservation area in Quebec

With financial support from the Fondation Hydro-Québec pour l’environnement, Appalachian Corridor (ACA) has launched a major enhancement project involving about 4,874.25 ha (12,044.53 acres) of protected land in the Sutton Mountains.

This large forest, which spans the municipalities of Sutton, Potton and West Bolton, is known as the réserve naturelle des Montagnes-Vertes, the largest conservation area on private land in Quebec.

An exclusive webpage for the private nature reserve is now available : www.rnmv.ca

Gold for the Corridor...

Appalachian Corridor wins gold in the « Conservation » category of the Canadian Environment Awards

Appalachian Corridor (ACA) was awarded first prize in the « Conservation » category of the Canadian Environment Awards presented at the Annual Gala of Environmental Achievements in June 2008 in Toronto. ACA finished first ahead of two other finalists from Newfoundland and Labrador: Whale Research Group of Memorial University, Portugal Cove and Ocean Net, shoreline cleanup program of St. John's.

Created in 2002, the Canadian Environment Awards recognize individuals and groups for their hands-on initiatives regarding environmental improvements and the restoration of wild species and spaces. Grassroots environmental actions are honoured through a variety of projects selected by a panel of talented people from various Canadian provinces.

ACA’s role is in line with this approach, being a catalyst that brings together over thirty landowners and fostering close working relationships with Nature Conservancy Canada, local organizations and municipalities.

The collective efforts of ACA and its partners have led to the protection in perpetuity of almost 7,500 hectares (75 km2) of forests and wetlands for the benefit of future generations.

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