The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi’s regional boreal forest research observatory has received $1.5M from the Government of Québec to advance its strategic monitoring and scientific research. With this funding, the Observatoire régional de recherche sur la forêt boréale will investigate emerging issues related to forest biodiversity, vulnerability, and productivity. The observatory will also intensify its knowledge production and dissemination efforts to raise awareness about good forest management practices. Observatory directeur Yan Boucher stated that this provincial support will help the observatory focus on strengthening the resilience of communities and forests and support them in adapting to the context of climate change.
