Parc national du Bic

Scientific Research

Major Research Orientations at Parc national du Bic

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. At Parc national du Bic, habitat diversity, accessibility of the territory and the great wealth of plant and animal life create a favourable environment for developing research collaboration with different institutions (universities, colleges and other organizations).

To date, many research projects have been conducted on the park’s floristic diversity; its evolution or the spread of invasive exotic species.

In terms of wildlife, we are monitoring the American porcupine, whose once exceptionally high population is now in decline, and it voracious predator, the fisher. The same goes for harbour seals in the estuary, where the situation is cause for concern.

Action Plan for Seals

Other species, such as the American eel, the Common Eider, the Peregrine Falcon, amphibians and reptiles and birds of prey are also the subject of research projects.

Other projects are also underway on tree diseases, impacts during development, land use and geomorphology.

Find out more about scientific research in the Québec's National Parks network