[forest certification] (https://mffp.gouv.qc.ca/les-forets/amenagement-durable-forets/certification-forestiere/) is a voluntary process by which an accredited and independent registration body recognizes that forest management practices meet pre-established standards for sustainable forest management. Compliance with the requirements of a certification system is assessed by an external auditor. Two forest certification systems are currently used by the forest industry in Quebec: the [Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)] (https://forests.org/fr/) and the [Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)] (https://ca.fsc.org/ca-fr). A management certificate is granted to a forest area and its scope may extend to one or more management units. Forest certification monitoring is limited to public forests managed under the Quebec forest regime. **This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

This product presents a polygonal layer of wetlands of interest (MHI) located on the domain of the State and designated under the Sustainable Forest Development Act (LADTF, chapter A-18.1). The wetlands of interest are wetlands of high ecological value or of great importance for maintaining biological diversity. Their management is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MRNF). Forest management activities are prohibited on the territory of a wetland of interest, with few exceptions. Legally designated wetlands of interest are exempt from industrial activities, which allows them to be registered on the Register of protected areas and AMCE* in Quebec maintained by the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks. This data comes from the MRNF's Forest Territorial Subdivisions (STF) product, which is the official source of this geographic information. *AMCE: other effective conservation measures**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Local service points are the preferred communication channel for the main local clienteles with the minister's representatives. Staff provide forest services provided by the Department and implement departmental programs. Each management unit office is associated with a territory, and the same office can house two different management units. In addition, due to the size of the territory, a management unit may from time to time have local offices under its responsibility in order to facilitate forest management.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

The regional agency for the development of private forests is a non-profit legal entity. Its constitution and organization are described in sections 132 to 168 of the Sustainable Forest Development Act (RLRQ c. A-18.1). The territory of the agency is a grouping of MRCs redivided according to the territory of application of private lands only. With a view to sustainable development, the aim of the agency is to guide and develop the development of private forests in its territory, in particular by: + the development of a protection and development plan (PPMV); + financial and technical support for protection or development. To this end, the agency manages the assistance program for the development of private forests for which only owners of private woodlots recognized as forest producers can benefit. A forest producer must call on a forest advisor to obtain the financial assistance granted and to receive the professional and technical services necessary to carry out the eligible work. The forest advisor must be accredited by the regional agency for the development of private forests. This data comes from the MRNF STF system, which is the __official source__ of this geographic information.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Provincial layer representing the administrative subdivision of Quebec territory for the purposes of government forest management. Quebec has 33 management units comprising public territories, including planning units and private territories. Each management unit ensures the application of the legal and regulatory framework, offers services to citizens and implements ministerial programs, on forest territories in the domain of the State whose management is the responsibility of the Ministry. The “Management Unit” product covers the entire territory of Quebec. This data comes from the MRNF STF system, which is the __official source__ of this geographic information. **This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Territories in the domain of the State over which granted rights include wood volume assignments defined by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MRNF). There are different types of rights granted depending on the purpose (s) of use (s): -Guarantees of supply (GA), wood harvesting permits for the purpose of supplying a wood processing plant (PRAU), biomass PRAU (PRBIO) and delegation agreements (EDs) on the local forest (FP) or on residual forest territories allow forest management activities according to the various legal documents issued by the MRNF. -Education and Research Forests (FER) allow forest management activities for teaching and research purposes according to the contract issued by the MRNF. -The Duchesnay Forest Station (STF) allows forest management activities for teaching, research and tourism purposes according to the contract issued by the MRNF. -Territorial management agreements (CGT) on residual forest territories allow forest management activities and land management in accordance with the agreement issued by the MRNF. -Category 1 (TC1) lands are subject to property rights under conditions dedicated to Indigenous nations under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and provide a framework for forest management activities. __Important:__ The MRNF does not issue any forest rights on these lands but the volume associated with the forest possibility of these lands is recorded in the SYMPA system. These territorial data come from the MRNF STF system, which is __the official source__ of this geographic information, except for residual forest territories with management agreements (CGT) as well as category 1 land (TC1). Active __granted rights__ are established according to the MRNF SYMPA system. It is possible to identify the various beneficiaries __of active rights only__, i.e. from the STF_beneficiaries table. This table is fed by the SYMPA system, which establishes forest rights and the volumes allocated to them. Correspondence between a territory under granted law and the beneficiaries is possible by relating the table and the data set by the territory number (NO_TERRI). **This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

A territorial unit applicable on the forest territory of the State that can include one to several management units (UA), only RGA 05 and 14 include an AU. In an RGA, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MRNF) allocates “Supply Guarantee” (GA) wood volumes to beneficiaries. The Sustainable Forest Development Act (LADTF) provides that the supply guarantee (GA) gives its beneficiary the right to annually buy a volume of wood from public forest territories of one or more RGAs, in order to supply the wood processing plant for which this guarantee is granted. The guarantee indicates the annual volumes of wood, by species or group of species, that can be purchased annually by the beneficiary, from each of the regions covered by the guarantee. This data comes from the MRNF STF system, which is the __official source__ of this geographic information. For more information on the list of beneficiaries with their volume assignments by RGA, please consult the [tables by region.] (https://diffusion.mern.gouv.qc.ca/public/DGAB/Registre_public/02_Repertoire_beneficiaires/)**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

This division defines the forests attributable to the domain of the State, where it is allowed to manage Quebec forests in a sustainable and continuous manner. Beyond this limit, no forest management will be authorized by the Ministry, except for activities specific to local communities. This new route, adopted on October 4, 2016, has been in force since April 1, 2018, and is regulated by the Sustainable Forest Development Act (LADTF, chapter A-18.1, section 15). This applies to the new division of planning units (UA), which has also been in force since 1 April 2018. This data comes from the MRNF STF system, the __official source__ of this geographic information.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Forest producers' unions are non-profit organizations that bring together forest owners in their region. The mission of these organizations is to promote, defend and protect the socio-economic interests of forest owners. Under various names, 13 unions or offices of forest producers are present across Quebec and are affiliated to the [Federation of Quebec Forest Producers (FPFQ)] (https://www.foretprivee.ca/). Unions or agencies administer a regional joint plan that regulates the marketing of forest products from private lands. This numerical information is for illustrative purposes only. Legally, territorial boundaries are described in the regulations of each regional joint plan of forest producers adopted under the Act Respecting the Marketing of Agricultural, Food and Fishery Products. If in doubt, please check with the forest producers' union in your region. Refer to https: [//www.foretprivee.ca/jamenage-ma-foret/intervenants-en-foret-privee/syndicats-offices-de-producteurs-forestiers/] (//www.foretprivee.ca/jamenage-ma-foret/intervenants-en-foret-privee/syndicats-offices-de-producteurs-forestiers/)**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Territorial division used by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MRNF) within which the market value of standing wood (VMBSP) calculated by the Wood Marketing Bureau (BMMB) is required for wood of a given species and quality, which must be uniform. This delimitation of forest pricing zones has been in force since April 1, 2019.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**