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

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Chapter V – Roads, sandpits and forest infrastructures Division III – Bridge, culverts, removable structures and rudimentary structures §6. Special provisions applicable to removable structures and rudimentary structures

Section 113

The installation of rudimentary or light structures to cross a watercourse, such as foot bridges or small structures made of logs, is only allowed in a trail that is not intended for motorized all-terrain vehicles, in particular in a cross-country ski trail, a bike trail and a hiking trail.

1

Objective

To reconcile the various activities that take place in the forest

The structure must allow the free flow of water and its supports must be outside the banks.

2

Objectives

To ensure the free flow of water
To avoid disturbing the bed of a lake or watercourse

Section 113