OECM Proposal Form

Is the site is located on private lands, is it already part of the Répertoire des sites de conservation volontaire of the Réseau de milieux naturels protégés (RMN)?

I have obtained consent and the consent form is already signed.

I asked for consent and the responsible authorities refused.

Have you obtained the consent of the relevant authorities to request the recognition of the site as an OECM (for private lands only)?

No, the entire proposed site is outside a recognized protected area.

Only part of the proposed site overlaps a recognized protected area.

The entire proposed site is located within a recognized protected area.

2.1. Is the proposed site already designated as a protected area or located within an area recognized ² as such?

2.4.1. Does the proposed site have clearly defined and agreed-upon boundaries?

Governance by governments (municipal, provincial, federal).

Governance by individuals, organizations, or businesses.

Governance by indigenous communities and/or local communities.

Shared (i.e., collaborative or joint) governance - Please specify.

By-laws, acts or agreements governing authorized activities;

Collaboration with bodies and authorities possessing expertise crucial for conserving biodiversity in the area. This collaboration requires that the roles and responsibilities of each partner be clearly defined;

Decision-making systems that support the governance authority in its responsibilities to conserve the biodiversity values of the area, such as a board of directors, advisory tables, etc.;

Registration of the area into several regional planning tools through policies (development policies, municipal policies, etc.);

Use of plans (management, conservation, financing, etc.);