Conservation in Mount Foster

Appalachian Corridor officially completes one of its largest conservation projects on Mount Foster with final donation

Pictured is one of many views from the Scout’s Tower on Mount Foster. Photo: by Taylor McClure.

By Taylor McClure
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CIDI 99.1 FM
Played on 08/10/24 - Published on 08/10/24

Conservation organization Appalachian Corridor has announced the official completion of one of the largest projects in its history in the Mount Foster area with a final ecological gift from the property owners valued close to $1 million. 

According to Mélanie Lelièvre, Executive Director of Appalachian Corridor, the ecological donation consists of two important lots measuring a total of six hectares, which brings the total amount of land protected in perpetuity on Mount Foster to 221 hectares (546 acres) and marks the last phase of this conservation project. As a result of the conservation efforts on Mount Foster, around 85% of the mountain is now protected for future generations, she said. 

Lelièvre noted that conservation efforts for Mount Foster date back to around early 2013 when the land was originally planned out for a residential development. The first 215 hectares were protected back in 2019 with the financial support of concerned citizens in the local community and other stakeholders, which helped Appalachian Corridor purchase the land and put it into conservation.

CIDI spoke with Lelièvre about the protection of Mount Foster and Guy Lussier, one of the promoters behind the residential development, about the most recent ecological donation.

(Editor’s note: In line with our policies, we want to note that CIDI 99.1 FM rents a space from Guy Lussier in Brome Lake).

Listen to the full interview below for more details: