Association for the Boisé Ascot-Lennox
The Association for the Boisé Ascot-Lennox (ABAL) is a citizen-led organization mobilized to protect the Boisé Ascot-Lennox (BAL) in perpetuity. Its goal is to have the BAL recognized and integrated as an essential green infrastructure contributing to the quality of life in Sherbrooke and to climate change resilience. This work is part of a long-term vision and reflection that promotes thoughtful urban planning, adapted to current social and environmental challenges for future generations. The approach is intended to be collaborative among the various concerned stakeholders. ABAL holds the status of a non-profit organization (NPO) and a registered charity (RC).
Who are we
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Mission
To protect the Boisé Ascot-Lennox in perpetuity and ensure access to the woodland while respecting its ecosystems.
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Valeurs
Awareness and education about the benefits of nature, social justice, environmental justice and intergenerational justice.
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Vision
The Boisé Ascot-Lennox, protected in perpetuity.​
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Approches
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Bring together and mobilize citizens around shared interests for the protection and enhancement of the Boisé Ascot-Lennox.
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Inform and raise awareness about the value of the woodland, the benefits of nature, and more broadly about the conservation and protection of natural and wooded areas in connection with the community.
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Establish legal protections to ensure the long-term preservation and enhancement of natural spaces for the benefit of communities and future generations.
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Collaborate with and mobilize local stakeholders.
Key moments
March 2020.....................
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March 2022.....................
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November 2022...............
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2023...............................
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July 2023.........................​​
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January 2025....................
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Creation of the association, originally named the Association pour la protection et la valorisation du Boisé Ascot-Lennox (APVBAL)
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Recognition of the association as a non-profit organization
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Acquisition of the first plot of land
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Creation of the Boisé Ascot-Lennox Conservation Plan​​
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Beginning of collaboration between ABAL’s W8banaki Culture Committee and the
Ndakina Office
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Recognition of the association as a registered charity​​
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Name change: APVBAL becomes ABAL