Welcome Context, project objectives and consultation process Results of scientific studies Presentation of the renewed trail network Community participation in the development of the network Next steps Questions Open house End of consultation
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Background Park trail network • Evolution of recreational practices • Trails created by frequent users who seek experiences that the trail network does not offer
Challenges • Network of unofficial trails ˃ official network • The trails cause habitat fragmentation which threatens species at risk and the Park’s ecological health • Existing footprint not on maps: health and safety risk
Toward Common Ground • The NCC has initiated a series of consultations with numerous user groups to involve them in finding a sustainable solution • Results to be integrated in the revision of the Gatineau Park Master Plan
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Official trail network
Actual network Official trails
200 km
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Official and unofficial trail network
Actual network Official trails
200 km
Unofficial trails
330 km
Total footprint
530 km
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Legally protected habitats
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Habitat protection benefits • Reduced fragmentation • Creation of zones
suitable for large mammals • Improved habitat quality • Reduction of invasive
species
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Habitat protection benefits
Mean habitat area
Max. habitat area
La Pêche
5.14 km2
38.60 km2
Central
0.89 km2
18.65 km2
Gateway
0.11 km2
3.00 km2
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Project objectives • Meet the NCC’s environmental obligations • Under legislation • Protect species at risk and fragile habitats
• Fulfill the Park’s conservation mandate • Reduce habitat fragmentation
• Enhance the recreational offer • Provide diversified and safe outdoor experiences • Meet user needs • Take new practices into account • How? • By undertaking a series of consultations with user groups
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Consultations First round • Trails used, experience sought and requests • June 16, October 1 and October 9, 2014
Second round • Situation update, trail management principles and possible types of
collaboration • April 16, 2015
Third round • Work in groups by activity/theme: hiking, biking, residents and
winter users: fall 2015 / winter 2016
Fourth round • User groups: March 8, 2017 • General public: April 27, 2017
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Participating organizations Over 80 organizations were invited to the discussions: 1.
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Municipalities: Chelsea, La Pêche, Gatineau and Pontiac Outdoor recreational groups Cyclists and mountain biking associations Hikers and hiking associations Climbers and climbing associations Hang-gliding groups Skiers and ski clubs Pontiac Equestrian Association Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association Frequent Park visitors (sports and outdoor enthusiasts) Residents’ associations from areas adjacent to Gatineau Park Local environmental groups (ACRE, CPAWS)
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Requests from users • Direct access to Park for neighbouring residents • Access for municipalities of La Pêche, Pontiac, Chelsea (Chelsea
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trails) and the city of Gatineau New mountain biking practices (OMBA) Backcountry Fat bike trails Restore the equestrian trail and associated infrastructure More snowshoeing and winter hiking trails Additional rock climbing faces Hang-gliding site Cross-country ski trails for high-level competitions
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Ecological analysis of trails • Trail analysis according to • Legally protected species at risk • Wetlands • Waterways • Legally protected habitats (e.g. nesting sites) • Erosion: • soil loss • exposed bedrock
• bare roots • trail widening
• Field and GIS analysis (geomatics information)
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Legally Protected Habitats Habitats Wetlands, lakes and waterways Blunt-lobed woodsia American butternut, black maple, rock elm American cancer-root (Conopholis americana) Ram’s head lady’s-slipper Pinedrops (Pterospora andromedea ) Rattlesnake plantain Woodland sunflower Fragrant sumac Douglas’s knotweed Purple-stem cliff-brake Louisiana waterthrush Least bittern (breeding site) Peregrine falcon nesting site Western chorus frog Sensitive species Heronries
Buffer Zone (metres) 15 m 150 m 5m 150 m 150 m 150 m 150 m 300 m 300 m 150 m 150 m 100 m 500 m 500 m 300 m 150 m 500 m
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Peregrine Falcon • CRITICAL HABITAT: Integral protection zone: 250 m on either side of
nest along full height + 50 m band up and down cliff edge • Human presence during nesting causes • Stress and agitation • Adults to stay away • Nest abandonment, falls or premature flight of young • Site abandonment, in cases of repeated disturbance • Couples, loyal to nest site, will never return to
disturbed nest site.
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Legally protected habitats
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Proposed trail network
Actual network Proposed network Official trails
200 km
310 km
Unofficial trails
330 km
0 km
Total footprint
530 km
310 km
Recreational evaluation of the proposed network 7 criteria were considered: • Usership
• Aesthetic appeal • Experiential appeal • Sustainability and design • Level of service required • Accessibility • Active transportation
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Proposal
Actual network
Proposed network
Official trails
200 km
310 km
Unofficial trails
330 km
0 km
Total footprint
530 km
310 km
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Proposed network - South-East Sector
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Proposed network - Central Sector
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Proposed network - Western Sector
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Proposed network - Conservation Zone
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Next steps • Implementation period: 3 to 5 years • Work groups — Volunteer trail crew: • Implementation of mitigation measures
• Raise users’ awareness on the trails • Progressive opening of the trails • Progressive restoration of the trails • Integration of results into the review of the Gatineau Park Master Plan
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