Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature and culture in Gaspésie
December 14, 2022 Gaspé, Québec Parks Canada
National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation and takes actions to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributes to the recovery of species at risk.
The management plan for Forillon National Park was tabled in Parliament today. Reviewed every 10 years, management plans are a requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.
The new plan for Forillon National Park outlines the following key objectives and specific approaches:
· Objective 1: A vision to achieve together;
· Objective 2: An evolving and healthy natural environment;
· Objective 3: A unique cultural heritage to be protected and highlighted;
· Objective 4: A destination of choice because of its rich natural and cultural assets;
· Specific approach: Grande-Grave sector;
· Specific Approach: Cap-Bon-Ami sector
Canada's national parks are gateways to nature, adventure, and discovery. Parks Canada is committed to a network of national heritage places that celebrate Indigenous peoples, their histories, and cultures, as well as their special relationship with the lands and waters.
The management plan for Forillon National Park was based on input from Indigenous communities of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg, the Association of Persons Expropriated from Forillon and their Descendants, the Gaspé community, regional partners, members of the Forillon National Park Advisory Committee as well as visitors past and present. Through this management plan, Parks Canada will protect an important example of Canada's natural heritage, engage and collaborate with Indigenous peoples, and provide an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover our environment in new and innovative ways.
The Forillon National Park Management Plan is available for viewing on the Parks Canada website at: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/qc/forillon/info/plan.
