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'''Irénée-Marie Ecological Reserve''' is an ecological reserve in [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. It was established on October 31, 1985.<ref>[http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/topos/topos.html Commision de Toponymie Québec] {{Fr icon}}</ref>
'''Irénée-Marie Ecological Reserve''' (French: ''Réserve écologique Irénée-Marie'') is an [[Ecological reserves of Quebec|ecological reserve]] in the unorganized territory of [[Rivière-de-la-Savane, Quebec|Rivière-de-la-Savane]], in [[Mékinac Regional County Municipality, Quebec|Mékinac Regional County Municipality]], in [[Quebec]], [[Canada]].<ref name="CGNDB" /> It was established on October 31, 1985.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/fiche.aspx?no_seq=148082|title= Réserve écologique Irénée-Marie|publisher= Commission de toponymie Québec|language= fr|date=March 2014|access-date= 2014-09-02}}</ref> The [[ecological reserves in Quebec|Ecological Reserve]] protects a forest of [[Eastern white pine]], [[red pine]] and [[jack pine|pine gray]].

== Toponymy ==
The name commemorates [[Joseph Caron]] (1889-1960), better known as Brother [[Irénée-Marie]] of the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers]], one of the colleagues of brother [[Marie-Victorin]].

== Geography ==
The reserve is located approximately {{convert|50|km}} west of [[Trois-Rives|Saint-Joseph-de-Mékinac]], in the [[Matawin River (Quebec)|Matawin River]] [[drainage basin]], and surrounded by the [[ZEC Chapeau de Paille]].

It has an area of {{convert|189.36|ha|acre|2}} and is located north-east of [[Arcand lake]] and on either side of the [[des Aigles river]]. The elevation of the reserve varies between {{convert|290|m}} on the edge Arcand Lake up to {{convert|490|m}}. It is generally formed by rocky slopes and a flat zone.<ref>{{Cite web
|url=http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/biodiversite/reserves/irenee_marie/res_13.htm
|title=Réserve écologique Irénée-Marie (Irenée-Marie ecological reserve)
|author=Government of Québec
|access-date=July 5, 2014
}}</ref>

==History==
In 1978, private clubs for hunting and fishing were abolished and replaced by [[zones d'exploitation contrôlée]] (harvested controlled zones) with the objective to democratise their activities. Consequently, the territory of the reserve was transferred to [[zec du Chapeau-de-Paille]].

The Irenée-Marie ecological reserve was created on October 31, 1985 by a decree of the Quebec Government. It was the 13th ecological reserve to be created in Quebec.<ref>{{Cite web
|url=http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/biodiversite/reserves/rescarte.htm
|title=Les réserves écologiques: Des habitats protégés au naturel
|author=Gouvernement of Quebec - Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs
|year=2002
|access-date=August 29, 2009
}}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/biodiversite/reserves/irenee_marie/res_13.htm Official website from Government of Québec]
* {{Official website|http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/biodiversite/reserves/irenee_marie/res_13.htm }}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:53, 30 January 2021

Irénée-Marie Ecological Reserve
Map showing the location of Irénée-Marie Ecological Reserve
Map showing the location of Irénée-Marie Ecological Reserve
Location in Quebec
LocationMékinac Regional County Municipality, Quebec, Canada
Nearest cityRivière-de-la-Savane
Coordinates46°54′10″N 73°18′58″W / 46.90278°N 73.31611°W / 46.90278; -73.31611[1]
Area189.36 hectares (467.92 acres)
EstablishedOctober 31, 1985 (1985-10-31)
www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/biodiversite/reserves/irenee_marie/res_13.htm

Irénée-Marie Ecological Reserve (French: Réserve écologique Irénée-Marie) is an ecological reserve in the unorganized territory of Rivière-de-la-Savane, in Mékinac Regional County Municipality, in Quebec, Canada.[1] It was established on October 31, 1985.[2] The Ecological Reserve protects a forest of Eastern white pine, red pine and pine gray.

Toponymy

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The name commemorates Joseph Caron (1889-1960), better known as Brother Irénée-Marie of the Congregation of Christian Brothers, one of the colleagues of brother Marie-Victorin.

Geography

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The reserve is located approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Saint-Joseph-de-Mékinac, in the Matawin River drainage basin, and surrounded by the ZEC Chapeau de Paille.

It has an area of 189.36 hectares (467.92 acres) and is located north-east of Arcand lake and on either side of the des Aigles river. The elevation of the reserve varies between 290 metres (950 ft) on the edge Arcand Lake up to 490 metres (1,610 ft). It is generally formed by rocky slopes and a flat zone.[3]

History

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In 1978, private clubs for hunting and fishing were abolished and replaced by zones d'exploitation contrôlée (harvested controlled zones) with the objective to democratise their activities. Consequently, the territory of the reserve was transferred to zec du Chapeau-de-Paille.

The Irenée-Marie ecological reserve was created on October 31, 1985 by a decree of the Quebec Government. It was the 13th ecological reserve to be created in Quebec.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Réserve écologique Irénée-Marie". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2014-09-02.
  2. ^ "Réserve écologique Irénée-Marie" (in French). Commission de toponymie Québec. March 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-02.
  3. ^ Government of Québec. "Réserve écologique Irénée-Marie (Irenée-Marie ecological reserve)". Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  4. ^ Gouvernement of Quebec - Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (2002). "Les réserves écologiques: Des habitats protégés au naturel". Retrieved August 29, 2009.


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