Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs

Following the appointment of the new Cabinet, the Forest Sector now reports to the ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts, while the Wildlife and Parks Sectors report to the ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte aux changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs. Adjustments will be made to the website over time.

GUIDE TO THE APPLICATION OF THE REGULATION RESPECTING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF FORESTS IN THE DOMAIN OF THE STATE

Complete guide

Chapter II – Protection of particular places and territories
Division I – General
§4 – Maintenance of an area of stands on islands, in outfitting operations with exclusive rights, controlled zones and wildlife sanctuaries

Section 15

At least 30% of the productive forest area constituted of stands of 7 m or more in height must be preserved at all times on an island of 250 to 500 ha.

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Objectives

To preserve the integrity of a particular place or territory
To ensure the renewal of the forest canopy

Figure 15 Percentage of forest stands of 7 m or more in height to be preserved in an island of 250 ha to 500 ha

Section 15