Protecting your property

White pine (Pinus strobus) Photo : Jeffrey MacDonald

You own a piece of land, a woodlot or a picturesque corner of the rivière au Saumon watershed for which you have cared and enjoyed! Taking a walk on your property lets you admire mature trees or rocky outcrops; relaxed by the edge of your lake you listen to silence, or you take the time to observe the life that fills your small wetland or stream. Spring brings you the pleasure of hearing the birds sing and seeing the first flowers coloring the forest floor.

But you ask yourself: “What will happen in the years to come? Will my children have the same interest I do, and will they have the means to conserve it? If I sell my land, will future owners have the same conservation objectives as I do?”

There are steps you can take as a landowner to preserve your property’s beauty while continuing to use it to fulfill your needs (forestry, hunting and fishing, etc). Some of these measures bring with them financial benefits such as tax credits that can accommodate your and your family’s financial situation. To meet your conservation objectives, you can choose from the options that best suit you while still meeting the objectives of the SCCNRS. This is what we describe as “voluntary conservation.”

Top

 

What is voluntary conservation?

“Voluntary conservation” is an approach requiring the voluntary participation of landowners interested in protecting the natural areas of their property. It also ensures the conservation of the exceptional natural heritage of the rivière au Saumon watershed. This flexible approach takes into account your interests and your needs while respecting the conservation objectives of the organization.  

Top

Last updated : 2006-02-27 17:02:35