Montmorency Forest: A short history of a model forest. Hugues Sansregret, directeur des opérations Forêt Montmorency, Université Laval April,

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1 Montmorency Forest: A short history of a model forest Hugues Sansregret, directeur des opérations Forêt Montmorency, Université Laval April,

2 TODAY PRESENTATION! History and Description of the Montmorency Forest Review of previous general forest management plans Evolution of zoning plans in relation to the context of Integrated Resource Management (IRM) Overview of the evolution of the multi-resource use of the Montmorency Forest New MF-TIFMP (Montmorency Forest Tactical Integrated Forest Management Plan) The Harmonization Challenge in Quebec: Is the Forestry World Ready for Reasonable Accommodation? Conclusion

3 Forêt Montmorency: WHAT IS IT? EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF LAVAL UNIVERSITY ON THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE The wooded area known as "Montmorency Forest", 25.8 square miles in size, located in the southeastern part of the Laurentian Provincial Park, Montmorency River Basin. With the permission of the Minister of Lands and Forests, the University has occupied the Montmorency Forest for teaching and research purposes since August 13, With the motion duly moved and seconded, it was unanimously resolved: To accept, retroactive to August 13, 1964, the terms and conditions set out in the contract, the leasing of the Montmorency Forest in favour of Laval University for a period of 99 years.

4 In 1964, leasing contract between the Government of Québec and Laval University: return of Anglo-Pulp Company's concession to the Government of Québec. Legally, Montmorency Forest is an experimental forest Vidéo: sequence2 In 1965, Radio-Canada reported on the infrastructures for the reception of students: Innovation of the time = laminated glued beams that support a concrete roof

5 Recreational activities: Why? In 1972: The Montmorency Forest Education Center was created as part of a program of the Ministry of Lands and Forests. - Significant government investments in infrastructure (trails) In 1985: The University closes the MF pavilion but... In 1987: The Sports Activities Department takes over recreational activities and management of the pavilion. -The teaching of recreation develops and supports funding for the station These three stages constituted important moments in the development of the IRM at the MF since they have strongly influenced the diversification of activities provided on the territory by specifying the importance of the MF s mission.

6 Recreational activities: Why? 1986: Appearance of the Forest Act (replacing the concession system) - This law, established by Article 112, teaching and research forests "In order to promote practical teaching and applied research in forestry, the Minister may establish educational and research forests within forest reserves. Thus, the Montmorency Forest becomes a teaching and research forest (TRF), the management agreement of which was defined in 1964.

In 2016: Research at MF? In its primary role, Montmorency Forest, is a place of educational production for teaching and research in forestry sciences.

7 In 2016: Research at MF? In its primary role, Montmorency Forest, is a place of educational production for teaching and research in forestry sciences. More than 600 publications to date on the site (currently 52 active research projects) Numerous subjects coming from differents horizon (students, researchers, ) The MF is a pizza of research projects

8 A production of one-off experiences while maintaining a global Experience What is the Montmorency Forest Experience? - Research to develop a resource management approach to maximize the benefits for each cubic meter of land. - For managers, it is a three-dimensional vision that generates a "multi-resource" culture

9 In practical terms: The Montmorency Forest is the vehicle par excellence to express the vision of the professional body of the Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics on the approach to intensification and production. Vidéo: Foret Montmorency -AB

10 Previous management plans

11 Le 13 août 1964, la création de la FM et en 1966 : l apparition du premier plan d aménagement

12 As early as 1966, a vision of versatile use... "... In addition, this forest will be managed according to the principles of multi-use management covering all forest resources, not only wood resources. Consequently, in addition to the latter, water, tourism and recreational resources will be managed. " Vidéo: Séquence 3

13 The 1966 management plan Establishes the guidelines and vision of a "multi-resource culture" by defining zoning composed of 37 compartments that was established for administrative purposes Puts enormous emphasis on ecological characterization - Comprehensive inventory, volume tables, stock tables, volume distribution,... - Ex: three distinct ecological types with corresponding scenarios A brief overview of another resource: fishing

A Management Plan listening to social mandates Because of its proximity to the Laurentian Park (created in 1895), the concept of resource management, other than wood, was largely influenced by the

14 A Management Plan listening to social mandates Because of its proximity to the Laurentian Park (created in 1895), the concept of resource management, other than wood, was largely influenced by the government's role in the province of Quebec s forests. "With the exception of this territory, according to the law, as a forest reserve, a fishing and hunting place, a public park and a place for relaxation. " (Quebec s Forestry Problem, Association of Forestry Engineers of Quebec, 1949)

15 The 76 management plan

16 The 1976 Plan: First plan to announce the intention of recreational development Maintains the zoning plan of 37 compartments that was established for administrative purposes under a mono-specific approach to resource development. Dedicates a section of the territory to recreational development Establishes special regulations - Concerning fishing - The extension of Camp Mercier s network of cross-country ski trails at the Montmorency Forest Note: Provided that it does not impede the forestry management plan

17 The 1976 Plan: First plan to announce the intention of recreational development First mention of the incorporation of the landscape resource - Silviculture treatments adapted to the borders (paths, streams) Multiple resources (landscape, recreation and forest visits) are incorporated - A soft ball field - 5 forest chalets - Black River Falls Centre Trail (1 Km) - Lake Piché Trail (2 Km)

that "the integrated management of forest resources

development of the Black River Falls and Lake Piché"

18 The 1976 Plan: First plan to announce the intention of recreational development The 1976 Plan states that "the integrated management of forest resources has been achieved in particular through the development of the Black River Falls and Lake Piché" The Plan responds to the era s social mandate: access to public land

19 The 1988 Plan: First Integrated Management Plan

20 The 1988 Plan: First Integrated Management Plan Dedicates a section to wildlife resources - Implies a radical change in management: We move from passive management to "wildlife production" mode Dedicates a section to recreation management Affirms the positioning of the MF - In popular education - In the cross-country skiing tourism product - In the recreational use of wildlife

A management mode that takes the strategic shift to zoning "by function" Reforms zoning to incorporate integrated management using the dominant forest

21 A management mode that takes the strategic shift to zoning "by function" Reforms zoning to incorporate integrated management using the dominant forest function. "Timber production can generally be compatible, if not complementary, with other forest functions, as long as certain types of intervention are respected. "

22 Wood production Wildlife production Fonction principale Fonctions complémentaires Exclusive Exclusive Wood production Fonctions subordonnées Fonctions compatibles Wildlife production Landscape perception Education in forest environment Recreational activities Drinking water production Exclusive Wood production Education in forest environment Recreational activities Landscape perception Exclusive Recreational activities Exclusive Éducation au milieu forestier Wood production Wood production Wood production Wilderness observation Exclusive Exclusive Ecosystems services Exclusive Exclusive

23 The 1988 Zoning Plan was the result of multi-resource production objectives Wood production Wildlife production Interpretation products production Recreational products production Landscape production Teaching and research production Research production TOTAL: 57 pages / 216 pages 26% of the 1988 Plan was devoted to the production of different resources compared to 13% in 1976

24 The 1988 Plan: at the forefront of a provincial IRM approach The plan still responds to a social mandate: carrying out the IRM in Quebec is in full swing with the first inter-ministerial IRM project ( )

25 FM Today Perpetuates the ideology that IRM is possible and that multi-resource management can have ecosystem-based management as a foundation Teaching and research Forestry IRM Recreation

26 Wood production in km of road network, more than 600 stream crossings, 4 bridges,... Total area: 6,633ha Productive forest area: 4,834 ha (72.9%) Summary of annual periodic increases between 1962 and 2002 in terms of market volume (SEPM) 2.43 m3 / ha-year Balsam Fir + Spruce sp. Poplar White Birch Total allowable cut (solid m 3 /an)

27 The FM: recreational tourism territorial production by numbers: Winter 42 linear km of cross-country ski trails 16 km of snowshoeing trails Sliding 2 ice rinks More than 150 ha dedicated to ski-shoeing summer 3 lakes for fishing 10 shelters 1 pavilion with 75 rooms (cap: 200 people) 1 chalet Approximately nights/yr (public accomodation)

28 A landscape strongly use in the pavilion area

29 However others areas have also antropics pressures

30 Le plan de 2014

31 The 2014 Plan: the innovations! Initiates a shift toward management by objectives Draws on the FSC Forest Certification Structure Sets out a sustainable forest management policy Defines a land-use plan that incorporates macro-zoning (landscape scale) and micro-zoning (stand scale)

32 Sustainable Development Policy Policy is defined by 5 chapters - Continuous research and improvements - Conservation of the forest environment and resources - Development of the forest environment and resources - Education and continuing training - Popular education and community support

33 An example: Developing the forest environment and resources Includes 5 sections: 1. Development of forest resources Intensive management, work environment and ambiance, pollution prevention 2. Development of timber The ecosystem, timber supply, diversified production, Development of wildlife Fishing, wildlife observation, Development of recreational tourism Tourism activities related to the mission, quality of landscapes, Development of heritage Protection of cultural and historical sites, improving knowledge,...

Step 1: Redefinition of our management units Unité territoriale Description Major functions Minor functions Eaux- Volées Zone multifonctionnelle Recherche Production de bois et

34 Step 1: Redefinition of our management units Unité territoriale Description Major functions Minor functions Eaux- Volées Zone multifonctionnelle Recherche Production de bois et maintien de la qualité visuelle des paysages Conservation et mise en valeur de la faune et de ses habitats Constitue la référence pour l application du modèle d aménagement de la FM (5 X 20%)

Step 2: Installing high value conservation forest LANDSCAPE LEVEL FHVC Aire de fréquentation du caribou de Charlevoix Habitats préférentiels de la grive

35 Step 2: Installing high value conservation forest LANDSCAPE LEVEL FHVC Aire de fréquentation du caribou de Charlevoix Habitats préférentiels de la grive de Bicknell Réserve de biodiversité projetée Modalités d intervention Application de la stratégie d aménagement écosystémique ÉPC à valeur faunique proscrite. Le maintien du caractère résineux des peuplements est prioritaire Conservation des îlots de résineux denses et réalisation des traitements en dehors de la période de nidification de la grive Application du plan de conservation de la réserve de biodiversité projetée Aucune intervention forestière permise

Step 3: Installing high value conservation forest STAND LEVEL FHVC Cours d eau à frayères d omble de fontaine Encadrement visuel immédiat des sites récréo-éducatifs Vieilles forêts Modalités d

36 Step 3: Installing high value conservation forest STAND LEVEL FHVC Cours d eau à frayères d omble de fontaine Encadrement visuel immédiat des sites récréo-éducatifs Vieilles forêts Modalités d intervention Aucune récolte dans les bandes riveraines de 30 mètres Possibilité de traverses en respectant la réglementation en vigueur et en dehors de la période de fraie Application de la coupe progressive irrégulière, par pied d arbre ou par trouées, afin de maintenir en tout temps un couvert forestier Aucune intervention

37 Snowshoeing recreational center Lac Piché unit - Description: intensive multiple zone - Majors function: Recreational /intensive education Landscape values Wildlife habitats conservation Wood production - Microzonage: Landscape value Vidéo: ski_raquette

38 THANKS!

39 Le projet d agrandissement: Un outil pour contribuer à la mise en œuvre du nouveau régime forestier

40 The Expansion of the MF in Perspective. in the Region Hautes Gorges Park: 224 Km 2 Grand Jardins Park: 310 Km 2 Jacques-Cartier Park: 670 Km 2 Tourilli Sector: 397 Km 2 MF expansion: 416 Km 2 Source: CERFO

DEVELOPING A WOOD CULTURE FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

DEVELOPING A WOOD CULTURE FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Alain Cloutier * Professor and Director, Wood Research Centre, Université Laval 2425 rue de la Terrasse, Québec, QC, Canada G1A 0A6 * Corresponding