Laurentians
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Integrating conservation and public accessibility at the Alfred-Kelly Nature Reserve
Located just 60 kilometres from Montreal, the Alfred-Kelly Nature Reserve (500 hectares/1,236 acres) is nestled in the heart of the Piedmont and Prévost Escarpments, one of the region’s emblematic natural areas.
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The Laurentians: Connecting natural environments
At Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and Ivry-sur-le-Lac, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) protects a network of natural environments totalling 350 hectares (864 acres). They include the William R.-J. Oliver Reserve and the Ivry Wildlife Crossing property.
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Crossing an obstacle course to buy a litre of milk, or why wildlife crossings?
As promised in 2019, a wildlife crossing has been installed at Ivry-sur-le-Lac! What is it? What is it for? Why do we need it? Find all the answers here!
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Barbara-Richardson Nature Reserve
Deep in the heart of the Laurentians is the Barbara-Richardson Nature Reserve Foundation property, a haven for wildlife.
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Chemin de Young Settlement
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) protects a 155-hectare (383-acre) property in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, in the Laurentians: the Chemin de Young Settlement. Located about 120 kilometres northwest of Montreal, the site is adjacent to NCC’s Kenauk - Saumon (Kinonge) river valley property and is located within a forest core that enhances connectivity between Mont-Tremblant National Park and the Ottawa Valley.
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From survivor to urban neighbours, there is good news for peregrine falcons
Peregrine falcons are majestic birds of prey and can reach speeds of over 300 kilometres per hour when diving. A survivor of near tragedy, peregrine falcons are much in the spotlight
