38 APR 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA area of the Rivière aux Brochets. Of this land, 23 hectares are being returned to agriculture, while 107 hectares of forested and agricultural lands will be preserved. One of the primary environmental measures involves creating new fish habitats spanning over four hectares, with more than 2.2 hectares specifically designed to support fish spawning. To achieve this, hand-shaped ponds have been excavated in flood-prone areas and connected to the river, providing breeding grounds that adapt to seasonal water levels and temperatures— modifications that not only support aquatic life but also help restore lost ecological functions such as water filtration and retention. Wetland restoration is another key to the ecosystem-based approach, which considers the complex interactions between different plant and animal species to ensure long-term ecological balance. At least one hectare of wetlands will be recreated to provide essential habitats for wildlife, including nesting boxes for birds, sunbathing platforms and nesting sites for turtles, and shelters for snakes. The project also includes an ambitious reforestation effort, with 24.5 hectares of forest being restored through the planting of 35,000 trees. The reforestation process began in 2020 and is expected to be completed by 2025. A research Hand-shaped pits that were dug in a flood zone and which join the river.
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