Appalachian Corridor

Appalachian Corridor is a Quebec-based non-governmental organisation that has been dedicated to conserving natural environments on private land for over 20 years. It works in close collaboration with landowners and a network of local organisations, creating a lasting synergy that is essential to the protection of ecosystems. Its area of intervention, the Green Mountains of the North, is a crucial link in the ecological connectivity between the northern Appalachians and Acadia, home to one of the most intact temperate hardwood forests in the world.

Recognising that nature transcends human boundaries, the organisation takes a cross-border approach aligned with Canada-US efforts to ensure the resilience of biodiversity in the face of climate change. Its approach is based on science, rigorous planning, data and in-depth knowledge of the terrain, enabling it to innovate and influence conservation practices beyond its territory.

With a permanent team of 24 experts and the support of seasonal technicians, Appalachian Corridor is now the second largest conservation organisation in Quebec. Its mission is to consolidate a vast natural corridor protected in perpetuity, and its vision for 2050 is to become a benchmark in conservation and ecological land-use planning.

“By working with so many local, like-minded organizations on both sides of the border, Appalachian Corridor is having a definite impact on a large swath of ecosystems in the region without regard to human-imposed borders,” said Paul Desmarais, Jr., Chairman of Power Corporation.