This file contains polygons delineating ecoterritories. The City of Montreal has identified 10 sectors, called ecoterritories, where the protection and enhancement of the natural spaces in it were considered a priority. These are vast territories of more than 15 hectares, grouping existing protected areas (large parks, nature reserves, etc.), urbanized areas as well as natural spaces still to be protected and enhanced. Ecoterritories were established by the Policy for the Protection and Development of Natural Environments (Ville de Montréal, 2004), and these are recognized in the Montreal Planning Plan. This update of the ecoterritories follows the adoption of the new Plan d'aménagement et de développement de l'agglomération de Montréal and its entry into force on April 1, 2015. http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/schema

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