{"id":5098,"date":"2022-01-18T15:42:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/?p=5098"},"modified":"2022-01-18T15:42:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:42:11","slug":"demande-urgente-pour-sauver-la-foret-jolicoeur-mcmartin-et-information-pour-les-dons-urgent-request-to-save-the-jolicoeur-mcmartin-forest-information-for-donations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/demande-urgente-pour-sauver-la-foret-jolicoeur-mcmartin-et-information-pour-les-dons-urgent-request-to-save-the-jolicoeur-mcmartin-forest-information-for-donations\/","title":{"rendered":"Demande urgente pour sauver la for\u00eat Jolicoeur-McMartin et Information pour les dons &#8211; Urgent request to save the Jolicoeur-McMartin Forest + Information for donations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5103\" src=\"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foret-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foret-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foret-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Foret.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>English Follows<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Ch\u00e8res membres et chers membres, <br \/><br \/>Bonne et heureuse ann\u00e9e ! <br \/><br \/>Avec les d\u00e9fis pos\u00e9s par la pand\u00e9mie, beaucoup d'entre nous sont tr\u00e8s reconnaissants de vivre et de travailler dans un environnement de for\u00eats et des zones humides o\u00f9 nous pouvons explorer des sentiers, patiner sur des \u00e9tangs, \u00e9changer avec nos voisins et sauvegarder l\u2019extraordinaire biodiversit\u00e9 de ces lieux. L'appr\u00e9ciation de notre environnement local entra\u00eene \u00e9galement la responsabilit\u00e9 de prot\u00e9ger les zones naturelles et les sentiers que nous aimons face au d\u00e9veloppement rapide.<br \/><br \/>Nous vous informons que la communaut\u00e9 a une occasion unique d'acqu\u00e9rir la for\u00eat Jolicoeur-McMartin, 70 acres de for\u00eat et de zones humides qui comprennent des sentiers de connexion cl\u00e9s dans le corridor \u00e9cologique de Larrimac. Un lien vers les cartes qui situent ce terrain est inclus ci-dessous.<br \/><br \/>Nous croyons que la sauvegarde de cette for\u00eat est d'un int\u00e9r\u00eat particulier pour les membres de Sentiers Chelsea Trails et la communaut\u00e9. Les sentiers qui traversent cette for\u00eat relient plusieurs quartiers de Ridge et constituent des \u00e9l\u00e9ments cl\u00e9s du corridor nord-sud, \u00e0 l'est de l'autoroute A5. Les sentiers donnent \u00e9galement acc\u00e8s au parc de la Gatineau par l'un des rares tunnels sous l'A5; et d'autres sentiers est-ouest relient les sentiers et les petites routes qui m\u00e8nent \u00e0 la Voie Verte Chelsea le long de la rivi\u00e8re Gatineau. En pr\u00e9servant l'acc\u00e8s \u00e0 ces terrains, la communaut\u00e9 pourra continuer d'y pratiquer la randonn\u00e9e p\u00e9destre, le v\u00e9lo de montagne, la raquette, le patinage sur \u00e9tang et la promenade avec les chiens. <br \/><br \/>La for\u00eat Jolicoeur-McMartin est \u00e9galement l'une des plus grandes parcelles de terrain non d\u00e9velopp\u00e9es \u00e0 Chelsea, et ce terrain pr\u00e9sente un int\u00e9r\u00eat et une valeur consid\u00e9rables pour les promoteurs immobiliers; il est donc urgent d'agir ! <br \/>Beaucoup d'entre vous connaissent Action Chelsea pour le respect de l'environnement (ACRE) et le travail important que cet organisme sans but lucratif b\u00e9n\u00e9vole accomplit pour prot\u00e9ger les terres \u00e0 des fins de conservation et d'utilisation communautaire. En outre, ACRE est maintenant une fiducie fonci\u00e8re l\u00e9gale qui a la capacit\u00e9 d'acheter des terres au nom de la communaut\u00e9. <br \/><br \/>ACRE a r\u00e9cemment sign\u00e9 une \u00ab promesse d'achat \u00bb avec le propri\u00e9taire de la for\u00eat Jolicoeur-McMartin, dans le but de pr\u00e9server ce terrain dans son \u00e9tat naturel et de permettre \u00e0 la collectivit\u00e9 de continuer \u00e0 utiliser les sentiers. Une coalition de r\u00e9sidents de Chelsea collabore avec ACRE pour recueillir des fonds pour l'achat des 70 acres. L'objectif de la collecte de fonds est de 950 000$, dont 800 000$ pour couvrir l'achat du terrain et 150 000$ pour les taxes, les frais et une contribution au fonds de dotation pour l'intendance. <br \/><br \/>Il est urgent et primordial que la communaut\u00e9 exprime son soutien car le d\u00e9lai pour l'achat de ce terrain est court, et il ne peut \u00eatre r\u00e9alis\u00e9 qu'avec des dons substantiels de la part de particuliers, de familles et d'organisations. ACRE doit d\u00e9montrer que la moiti\u00e9 des fonds (400 000$) sont collect\u00e9s avant le 31 mars, et tous les fonds doivent \u00eatre collect\u00e9s avant la date de cl\u00f4ture du 31 juin 2022. Les promesses de dons peuvent \u00eatre envoy\u00e9es \u00e0 jolicoeur.mcmartin@gmail.com et tous les dons recevront un re\u00e7u fiscal pour activit\u00e9s de bienfaisance.<br \/><br \/>Sentiers Chelsea Trails appuie fortement cette importante initiative. Notre mandat est de prot\u00e9ger et d'\u00e9tendre le r\u00e9seau de sentiers \u00e0 Chelsea et nous avons identifi\u00e9 la for\u00eat Jolicoeur-McMartin comme un lien communautaire cl\u00e9 entre plusieurs quartiers, le parc de la Gatineau et la Voie Verte Chelsea. En contribuant \u00e0 pr\u00e9server la for\u00eat Jolicoeur-McMartin comme zone de conservation, vous ferez un investissement important dans l'avenir de notre environnement naturel et dans notre incroyable r\u00e9seau de sentiers. <br \/><br \/>Ensemble, nous pouvons y arriver ! Parlez-en \u00e0 vos voisins, parlez-en \u00e0 vos amis, pensez \u00e0 faire un don ! La collecte de fonds prend de l'ampleur \u2013 dans les quelques jours qui ont suivi une pr\u00e9sentation r\u00e9cente \u00e0 la communaut\u00e9, ACRE avait d\u00e9j\u00e0 re\u00e7u des promesses de dons s'\u00e9levant \u00e0 130 000$ ! Pensez \u00e0 ajouter votre voix et votre don \u00e0 cette initiative importante.<br \/><br \/>Pour consulter des cartes de la for\u00eat Jolicoeur-McMartin, voir la pr\u00e9sentation d'ACRE du 12 janvier. Pour plus d'information et pour conna\u00eetre les diff\u00e9rentes fa\u00e7ons de faire un don, veuillez visiter le site Web d'ACRE et leur page Facebook. <br \/><br \/>Conseil d\u2019administration de Sentiers Chelsea Trails<br \/><br \/>With the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, many of us are very grateful to live and work surrounded by forests and wetlands where we can explore trails, skate on ponds, connect with our neighbours and safeguard our extraordinary biodiversity. Enjoyment of our local environment also brings a responsibility to protect the natural areas and trails we love in the face of rapid development.<br \/><br \/>We are reaching out to inform you that the community has a unique opportunity to acquire the Jolicoeur-McMartin Forest, 70 acres of forest and wetlands that include key connector trails in the Larrimac ecological corridor. A link to maps that situate this land is included below.<br \/>We believe that safeguarding this forest is of particular interest to Sentiers Chelsea Trails members and the community. The trails through this forest connect several Ridge neighbourhoods and are a key component of the north-south corridor to the east of the A5 highway. The trails also provide access to the Gatineau Park through one of the few tunnels under the A5, and additional east-west connector trails link to paths and small roads that lead to the Voie Verte Chelsea along the Gatineau River. Preserving access to this land will ensure ongoing community use for hiking, mountain\/fat biking, snow shoeing, pond skating and dog walking. <br \/><br \/>The Jolicoeur-McMartin Forest is also one of the largest remaining undeveloped parcels of land in Chelsea, and is of significant interest and value to developers, so urgent action is needed! <br \/><br \/>Many of you are familiar with Action Chelsea for the Respect of the Environment (ACRE) and the important work this not-for-profit volunteer organization is doing to protect lands for conservation and community use. ACRE is also now a land trust that has the ability to purchase lands on behalf of the community. <br \/><br \/>ACRE recently signed a \u201cPromise to Purchase\u201d with the owner of the Jolicoeur-McMartin Forest, with the goal of preserving this land in its natural state and enabling continued community use of the trails. A coalition of Chelsea residents is collaborating with ACRE to raise funds for the purchase of the 70 acres. ACRE\u2019s fundraising goal is $950,000, which includes $800,000 to purchase the land, and $150,000 for taxes, fees, and a contribution to the stewardship endowment fund. <br \/><br \/>Community support is urgently needed, as the timeframe for the purchase of this land is short, and it can only be accomplished with substantial donations from individuals, families and organizations. ACRE has to demonstrate that half of the funds ($400,000) are raised by March 31st, and all the funds must be raised by the closing date of June 31, 2022. Pledges can be sent to jolicoeur.mcmartin@gmail.com and all donations will receive a charitable tax receipt.<br \/><br \/>Sentiers Chelsea Trails strongly supports this important campaign. Our mandate is to protect and extend the trail network in Chelsea and we have identified the Jolicoeur-McMartin Forest as a key community connector between several neighbourhoods, the Gatineau Park and Voie Verte Chelsea. By preserving the Jolicoeur-McMartin Forest as a conservation zone, you will be making an important investment in the future of our natural landscape and continuity of our amazing trail network. <br \/>Together we can make this happen! Tell your neighbours, talk to your friends, consider donating! Fundraising momentum is building \u2013 in the few days following a recent presentation to the community, ACRE had already received pledges amounting to $130,000! Please consider adding your voice and your donation to this important initiative.<br \/><br \/>For maps of the Jolicoeur-McMartin Forest, see ACRE\u2019s January 12th presentation to the community. For more information and the various ways you can donate, please visit ACRE\u2019s website and Facebook page. <br \/><br \/><br \/>Sentiers Chelsea Trails Board<br \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>English Follows Ch\u00e8res membres et chers membres, Bonne et heureuse ann\u00e9e ! Avec les d\u00e9fis pos\u00e9s par la pand\u00e9mie, beaucoup d&#8217;entre nous sont tr\u00e8s reconnaissants de vivre et de travailler dans un environnement de for\u00eats et des zones humides o\u00f9 nous pouvons explorer des sentiers, patiner sur des \u00e9tangs, \u00e9changer avec nos voisins et sauvegarder [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5098"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5098\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sentierschelseatrails.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}