The story of Boisee Ascot Lennox
Initially created in 2020 and recognized as a non-profit organization since March 2022, the Association for the Protection and Enhancement of the Ascot-Lennox Woods is a citizen-led initiative that fosters collaborative work among various stakeholders. Their mission is to have the Ascot-Lennox Woods recognized and integrated as a green infrastructure essential to the quality of life for Sherbrooke residents and to climate change resilience. This work is part of a long-term vision and strategy that promotes thoughtful urban planning adapted to current social and environmental challenges for future generations.
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Vision
Protect the BAL in perpetuity and ensure sustainable access to it that respects the ecosystems found there.
Protect the BAL in perpetuity and ensure sustainable access that respects its ecosystems.
Assignment
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Informer et sensibiliser la population quant à la valeur du BAL et des bienfaits de la nature intégrée. // Inform and educate the public about the value of the BAL and the benefits of integrated nature.
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Utiliser les leviers d’action pour atteindre la conservation du BAL // Use levers of action to achieve BAL conservation
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Collaborer avec les parties prenantes locales et intéressées // Collaborate with local and interested stakeholders
Defend
To defend the interests and represent the voices and concerns of citizens in the Ascot and Lennoxville boroughs in relation to the forest area of the same sector (Boisé Ascot-Lennox) with the relevant stakeholders.
Media presence
Provide a press review related to the Ascot-Lennox Woods and the protection and enhancement of forest environments and offer a monitoring service regarding threats that could affect the integrity of the Ascot-Lennox Woods.
Gather and mobilize
Bring together and mobilize citizens towards common interests for the protection and enhancement of the Ascot-Lennox Woods.