About Us
Who We Are
The Forêt de L'Isle is a non-profit organization incorporated under Part III of the Québec Companies Act. We are a registered charitable organization (charitable tax number: 727895740 RR 0001)
The Forêt de L'Isle has a 3 member volunteer board which operates the organization. The current board of directors are:
Cameron Smith
McKenzy Renshaw-Valiquette
Marc Valiquette
As we grow we hope to continuously increase direct community involvement. If you're interested in getting involved don't hesitate to reach out.
Our Vision
Like everyone who spends time on L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, we cherish the beauty of its natural areas. The Forêt de L'Isle strives to protect this natural beauty in perpetuity while making it more accessible to the public, protecting a forest for its ecological, economic, and recreational values.
Our vision is to create a public forest that will eventually be crossed by multi-use trails. Allowing residents and visitors to walk, cross-country ski, run, or bike to take in the beauty of the island. We hope to create a place where neighbours can meet up to be together surrounded by nature, and community members can explore the amazing nature we have in our own backyard.
Our Guiding Values
- The forests of L'Isle-aux-Allumettes are integral to the ecological health of the region.
- Communities have an obligation to protect and be stewards of local ecological and hydrological systems.
- Without action, suburban sprawl will continuously erode community members' ability to access natural areas.
- Access to nature for recreation purposes are of significant importance to the community culturally and to our local economy.
- Access to the nature in our local landscapes is essential to our physical, mental, and spiritual health as a community.
- A balanced approach to the planning and management of trail networks is needed to minimize ecological impacts.
- Restoration work is integral to the long term viability of conservation efforts.
- We have a responsibility to be an open and inclusive organization that works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
- We have a responsibility as community leaders to be positive, inclusive, and inspiring and to model integrity and good governance.