"forest management"

The City is entering into a delegation agreement to manage the 2024-2027 Sustainable Forest Management Program for the Outaouais region.

This item authorizes the City to sign a delegation agreement for the 2024-2027 Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF). The City designates the RCM of Pontiac to administer the program on behalf of the Outaouais region, allowing for coordinated forest management and climate change adaptation efforts.

The City of Gatineau, along with other Outaouais MRCs, is entering into a delegation agreement for the 2024-2027 Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF). The MRC de Pontiac will act as the lead administrator for the region. This program supports integrated forest planning and climate change awareness. The committee recommends that Council authorize the signing of the agreement and related documents.

The City is granting up to $25,000 to the organization Environnement S.T.E.R.N.E. to organize educational forest outings for local students. This initiative is funded through the Sustainable Forest Management Program to promote the importance of natural environments and biodiversity.

Council approved a $25,000 grant to the organization Environnement S.T.E.R.N.E. to organize educational forest outings for local students. This project is part of the Sustainable Forest Management Program and aims to promote the region's biodiversity.