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Table 2.6.1
Ecoterritory conservation and development objectives

General Objective

  • Protect natural environments of interest by taking them into account when planning development projects.

Ecoterritory - conservation and development objectives

1. LA FORÊT DE SENNEVILLE

  • Preserve the biodiversity and integrity of wooded landscapes.
  • Establish wildlife corridors between Lac des Deux Montagnes, Senneville Woods, the Ecomuseum and the Bois-de-la-Roche agricultural park without compromising the privacy of lakefront properties.
  • Preserve the ponds located north of the Ecomuseum, given their scarcity on the Island and potential as wildlife habitats.

2. LE CORRIDOR ÉCOFORESTIER DE LA RIVIÈRE À L’ORME

  • Create a viable ecological corridor with extensive biodiversity along the only inland river on the Island of Montréal.
  • Create a recreational corridor from Beaurepaire Station to the Cap-Saint-Jacques nature park and Bois-de-la-Roche agricultural park.
  • Maintain Rivière à l’Orme’s watershed and improve its water quality.
  • Consolidate the boundaries of the L’Anse-à-l’Orme nature park and the Bois-de-la-Roche agricultural park through the conservation of natural environments with high ecological value along their edges.

3. LE CORRIDOR ÉCOFORESTIER DE L'ÎLE BIZARD

  • Preserve viable and diversified ecosystems around wetlands and woodlots of very high ecological value and those located in areas under development.
  • Consolidate the boundaries of Cap-Saint-Jacques and Bois-de-l’Île-Bizard nature parks through the conservation of natural environments with intrinsic ecological value or playing an important role as wildlife habitats.
  • Create an ecological and recreational corridor between Pointe Théorêt (an extension of the Cap-Saint-Jacques nature park), Lac des Deux Montagnes and the Bois-de-l’Île-Bizard nature park.
  • Conserve an important portion of the natural environment north of the Bois-de-l’Île-Bizard nature park for wildlife habitat (especially birds of prey and white-tailed deer).

4. LES RAPIDES DU CHEVAL BLANC

  • Preserve a viable ecosystem around a unique scenic site overlooking Rivière des Prairies that has the potential to be a regional park.
  • Preserve the extensive wildlife and plant biodiversity in the area while maximizing access to riverbanks.
  • Maintain a link between the conservation areas and the three existing riverside parks (Île Roxboro, Cheval Blanc and Des Arbres).

5. LA COULÉE VERTE DU RUISSEAU BERTRAND

  • Control Bertrand Stream water quality and quantity.
  • Redirect water runoff from the Technoparc in the borough of Saint-Laurent to Bertrand Stream.
  • Develop and enhance the natural environments to restore an ecosystem along the portion of the stream between the airport and the Bois-de-Liesse nature park.
  • Consolidate the boundaries of the Bois-de-Liesse nature park by including the woodlots of ecological value south of the park.
  • Establish a green corridor between Lac Saint-Louis and the Bois-de-Liesse nature park.

6. LES SOMMETS ET LES FLANCS DU MONT ROYAL

  • Update Mount Royal’s Enhancement Plan by incorporating objectives related to ecological management as currently practised in nature parks.
  • Preserve the emblematic value of the mountain’s summits and green slopes.
  • Protect the forested areas consisting of three layers of vegetation (herbaceous, shrubbery and trees) on the summits and slopes as feeding and nesting grounds for a wide variety of birds.
  • Take special care to preserve the exceptional forest stands on the mountain’s north slope, which are rare vestiges of Mount Royal’s original forest cover.
  • Maximize views and opportunities for contact with nature on all sides of the mountain.
  • Foster green links between the natural areas on the three summits both within and outside the existing parks.
  • Preserve the wooded corridor bordering Camillien-Houde Road.

7. LA COULÉE VERTE DU RUISSEAU DE MONTIGNY

  • Maintain a viable ecosystem along this exceptional stream, located in a highly urbanized area with a shortage of natural space.
  • Preserve the extensive biodiversity of Boutin, Rochon, Lapierre and Gagné islands by permitting recreational activities compatible with the protection of their natural surroundings.
  • Ensure an adequate supply of good-quality water for De Montigny Stream.
  • Create a linear park linking the area extending from Rivière des Prairies to the retention pond in Anjou.

8. LA TRAME VERTE DE L’EST

  • Remedy the shortage of natural spaces in the east end of the Island of Montréal.
  • Preserve biodiversity by protecting the few remaining natural areas of ecological value.
  • Maximize the natural areas’ connections and accessibility for both residents and wildlife.
  • Consolidate the boundaries of Pointe-aux-Prairies nature park.
  • Ensure an adequate water supply for Pinel Creek, Grou Basin and headwater marshes.
  • Conserve the woodlots along Highway 40 as a noise barrier and a feature with visual appeal in a heavily industrialized area which serves as a gateway to Montréal.

9. LES RAPIDES DE LACHINE

  • Maintain ecosystem integrity.
  • Preserve cultural heritage.
  • Develop the recreational and tourism potential.

10. LA FALAISE SAINT-JACQUES

  • Prepare a plan for the protection and enhancement of this area, in collaboration with the boroughs concerned.
  • Identify the interventions required to curb the erosion of the escarpment.