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Scientific Research
Major Research Orientations at Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata
Having extensive knowledge of the parks to better preserve them is the foundation that justifies the efforts invested in inventories, monitoring programs and scientific research. Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata protects a number of habitats and rare or sensitive species representative of Monts de Notre-Dame.
In 2012, Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata adopted an initial conservation plan. With the end of that plan’s period of validity, the park's conservation team finished drafting the 2017-2022 conservation plan. The main challenges include adding lake trout in Lac Témiscouata, preserving the water quality of Lac Témiscouata, and protecting the integrity of archaeological sites.
Several follow-up procedures are underway, including monitoring of the Bald Eagle, white-tailed deer herds, and whitefish runs. Flora and fauna inventories are also constantly being updated.
Research project partnerships are also being developed with universities, the First Nation, agencies, and government bodies. The projects in question include a study of glacial Lac Madawaska, archaeological research on former forest camps, a study of fish populations, and insect inventories.
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Research at the National Park and the “From Nature to Nature” Initiative
Thanks to the Parcs Québec Fund, several research projects have already begun at Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata, such as monitoring the white-tailed deer yard in collaboration with Université du Québec à Rimouski, a variety of archeological projects, and research on the Bald Eagle. These projects are extremely important for gaining a better understanding, preserving and enhancing our territory. Part of this research is made possible thanks to the generosity of donations from visitors and parks lovers. Parcs Québec took advantage of the creation of the park to set up a new initiative, the “From Nature to Nature” project. This green initiative allows us to reinvest in conservation, using profits from the sale of timber that is removed to make space for park infrastructures.
This initiative doesn’t stop there. Some of the furniture, landscaping elements, and even the columns in Petit Lac Touladi Visitors Centre and the footbridge, come from park trees that were cut down and transformed on the site.
Research is important for us. Come to the Discovery and Visitors Centre to find out more about our projects and the results. If you want to help us to continue our conservation mission and enjoy yourself at the same time, take a look at the Parcs Québec Fund collection, which you’ll find at the Centre’s Boutique Nature.
You can also take part in public archeological digs. This is the best way to find out firsthand what research at Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata is all about.