The Approach

Backed by science, tree and shrub planting projects will be carried out on a total of 80 hectares of agricultural corridors by the end of 2025. Their impact will then be studied to measure the ecosystem services provided, including carbon flux, soil erosion, pollinator abundance, waterway pollution, and biodiversity by creating habitats and movement corridors for wildlife.

The Objectives

1- Identify agricultural corridors across Québec.
2- Restore 80 hectares of agricultural corridors in Québec.
3- Document the ecosystem benefits of these restoration efforts, including their impact on climate change mitigation and local adaptation;
4- Document the socio-ecological aspects related to reforestation and restoration of agricultural corridors in Québec and other nature-based solutions in agricultural settings;
5- Establish technical and scientific parameters to help guide large-scale deployment.

What We Have Planted So Far

Out of the 80 hectares targeted, 53 hectares of agricultural corridors have already been restored, among those identified on this interactive map. On average, one hectare of wooded corridor helps retain about 7 tonnes of soil and 5 kilograms of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) each year. Over the next 60 years, the completed restoration work is expected to capture an average of 670 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent annually.

Project Funding

The project has received financial support from the Québec Ministry of the Environment ($4.5 million; 2030 Plan for a Green Economy) and from Natural Resources Canada ($1.6 million; 2 Billion Trees Program).