MRC Montmagny — Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF)

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the proposed activities and geographical focus.

• The project must aim to contribute to the sustainable management and enhancement of forest resources in Chaudière-Appalaches.
• The project should involve interventions such as maintaining or improving multi-use road networks or activities promoting sustainable forest management.
• The project proposals must be consistent with the goals of the Programme d’aménagement durable des forêts (PADF).

Who is eligible?

The Programme d’aménagement durable des forêts (PADF) is designed for participants involved in sustainable forest management, specifically within the Chaudière-Appalaches region. The program invites collaboration with local stakeholders to enhance forest management practices that align with regional concerns and national forestry mandates.

• Municipal Regional County (MRC) entities responsible for regional forest management activities.
• Local stakeholders and organizations engaged in forestry management and related activities.
• Committees and groups involved in the integrated management of forest resources and territory (TGIRT).
• Entities proposing projects aimed at sustainable development of the forest area, including infrastructure improvements like multi-use roads.

Eligible expenses

The grant supports targeted interventions to improve multi-use road networks and sustain forest management activities.

• Maintenance or improvement of multi-use road networks in public forests.
• Activities promoting sustainable forest land management.
• Development of strategies for regional forest resource enhancement.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically managed by the MRC de Montmagny for the Chaudière-Appalaches region. Eligible geographic areas are limited to this region to meet local development and sustainability goals.

• MRC de Montmagny within Chaudière-Appalaches region.

The specific evaluation and selection criteria for the Sustainable Forest Management Program (SFMP) are not explicitly mentioned in the context provided.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The MRC de Montmagny is the designated entity responsible for coordinating the PADF program for the entire Chaudière-Appalaches region.
• The Table de gestion intégrée des ressources et du territoire (TGIRT) plays a significant role in the planning and local consultation process.
• The TGIRT meets multiple times a year to address local management objectives and facilitate the integration of varied user interests.
• The program includes structured public consultations aiming to incorporate public interests into forest management planning.
• There is a focus on maintaining a safe and resilient multiuse road network within forest operations.
• The TGIRT’s work is supported by the elaboration of regional and local issues relevant to forest planning.