Conservation Project East Bolton

Land donation in the Eastern Townships protects nearly 24 hectares of forests, wetlands

A donation has resulted in the protection of nearly 24 hectares in East Bolton. The land is protected in perpetuity. Photo: courtesy Frédérique Vuillermoz.

By Taylor McClure
Townships’ Daily News Bits
CIDI 99.1 FM
Published on 21/03/24 - Played on 20/03/24

Appalachian Corridor and Conservation des vallons de la Serpentine  (CVS) have announced the protection of nearly 24 hectares of private land in East Bolton thanks to a donation on part of the Dandurand family.

According to Mélanie Lelièvre, executive director of Appalachian Corridor, the piece of land is located in “the heart of the Mont Chagnon forest core” and it plays an important role in the Eastern Townships’ conservation strategy, which involves connecting forest cores through conservation projects to create protected “wildlife corridors.”

This property in particular encompasses a diverse number of habitats, including wetlands and water bodies, and an ecological survey identified rare plants -two of which are vulnerable – and 45 species of birds, noted Lelièvre.

Françoise Bricault, founding member of CVS, told CIDI that she worked closely on the project with the Dandurand family after connecting during the early days of the organization around 16 years ago.

Listen to the full interview below: