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Scientific Research
Major Research Orientations at Parc national d'Aiguebelle
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. Several studies have been conducted or are being conducted in Parc national d'Aiguebelle. Their main purpose is knowledge acquisition and the management of the natural environment. Some research has even helped expand the list of species found in the park. For example, during the botanical inventory done by the group FloraQuebeca, another fern species of interest was added to previous findings: the Woodsia glabella. The addition of two new nesting bird species, the Northern Saw-whet Owl and the Boreal Owl, also stems from a study by Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
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Did you know?
On the Trail of the Largest Canid…
The wolf is a mythical animal that arouses everyone’s interest. In recent years, signs of its presence (footprints, droppings, moose carcasses) are seen regularly in different parts of the park. Several sightings have also been reported to the conservation and education service. To acquire knowledge on the species, a research project started in the spring of 2013 to clarify the number and size of wolf packs on the territory through the genetic analysis of droppings. In addition, a literature review was carried out last year in conjunction with researchers from Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Read our article in the conservation newsletter (in French only).
On your next visit to the park, stay alert and report all your relevant observations about this animal to us, or attend the activity called I saw the wolf, the fox, the coyote.
