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The Bas-Saint-Laurent Model Forest, encompassing 113,100 hectares of mixed
forest in eastern Québec, is situated in the Lower St. Lawrence region between
the St. Lawrence River and northern New Brunswick. The forest is dominated by
stands of balsam fir, maple and yellow birch. The Model Forest is divided into
three distinct areas: the Nicolas Riou and Lac-Métis seigneuries, both owned by
Abitibi-Consolidated, totaling 47,620 hectares and Le Groupement forestier de
l’Est du Lac Témiscouata area, totaling 65,000 hectares. Bas-Saint-Laurent is
experimenting with two different and innovative forest management strategies:
forest tenant farming and group management. Other project areas include wetland
conservation, private woodlot certification and wildlife.
General Manager: Pierre Belleau
President: Magella Morasse
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