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Quebec

Active projects

215

Species-at-risk protected

Hectares conserved

3,200,000

Quebec at a glance

Since 1978, we have been protecting the landscapes that make Quebec special, from the Outaouais region to the Iles de la Madeleine. Together, we can conserve and restore the natural areas that people and wildlife of this province depend on.

Driven by experts: Science, Indigenous Knowledge and local expertise guide our work to protect, restore and steward Quebec’s natural areas.
Scale of protection: To date, we have protected more than 3 million hectares across the province, ensuring the species that live there can thrive while sustaining the natural systems that surrounding communities depend on.
Species at risk: We conserve habitat for more than 200 species at risk, including wood turtle, Bicknell’s thrush and American ginseng.
Critical ecosystems: From the Appalachians to the St. Lawrence, Quebec is home to a diverse array of ecosystems that sustain wildlife and communities. By focusing our work on priority areas, we are protecting local biodiversity and building a more resilient future for Quebecers.

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Creating lasting impact in Quebec

Quebec’s diverse landscapes are home to an incredible variety of wildlife and hold deep ecological and cultural significance. As these ecosystems face growing pressures, so does our collective need to protect them. That’s why we work with partners to protect, restore and connect habitats across the province.

Connecting natural landscapes

We protect and connect natural habitats across the province, creating wildlife corridors that allow animals to move safely through their natural environment. These connected habitats give wildlife the space they need to find food, raise their young and adapt to a changing environment.

Protecting species at risk

Quebec’s landscapes are home to many species at risk, including the western chorus frog and peregrine falcon. By connecting natural areas and restoring the habitats these species depend on, we’re giving wildlife the space they need to adapt, recover and thrive — ensuring they can remain part of Quebec’s landscapes for generations to come.

Building climate-resilient landscapes

Climate change is altering Quebec’s natural landscapes, increasing the risk of extreme weather events. Healthy habitats, including forests, wetlands and coastal habitats, build resilience by storing carbon, absorbing and filtering water and buffering communities from storms. By protecting these natural areas, we’re helping wildlife and communities adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

Restoring habitats

Across Quebec, we work with partners and volunteers to restore natural areas that have been degraded or lost. We reconnect fragmented habitats, control invasive species and restore habitat for native species, keeping the province’s natural spaces healthy for both wildlife and communities.

3 projects

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Working together for nature

Protecting Quebec’s natural areas is a shared effort. By working with Indigenous Nations and communities, governments, conservation organizations, landowners and local groups, we bring together diverse knowledge and expertise to achieve lasting conservation impact.

Through collaborative conservation and initiatives such as Accélérer la conservation dans le sud du Québec (ACSQ), the Initiative québécoise Corridors écologiques (IQCE), we are able to advance conservation in priority areas across the province.

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We’re grateful to the partners who share our vision. Their commitment and collaboration make it possible to protect the places that matter most for people and nature, now and for generations to come.