Our story.
In 2017, three scientists, researchers and friends joined forces around a common vision: to better understand, value and conserve nature to accelerate the ecological transition.
It was in 2017 that JĂ©rĂ´me Dupras, Professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at UQO, Andrew Gonzalez, Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University and Christian Messier, Professor in Forest Management and Biodiversity at UQO and UQAM, decided to found Habitat in order to respond to the various issues linked to the biodiversity crisis and climate change.
The pooling of their three areas of expertise has enabled them to develop cutting-edge tools and methods for analyzing natural environments and promoting the implementation of nature-based solutions. These solutions aim to protect nature, manage it sustainably and restore natural or modified ecosystems.
In the current context of global change, natural environments are facing numerous stress factors. It is becoming essential to promote the conservation and restoration of these natural environments to ensure their sustainability and the supply of essential services for the population.
It was for these reasons that Habitat was founded, specializing in the conservation, development and management of biodiversity and ecosystems. Today, Habitat's team of experts helps RCMs, municipalities, public organizations, NPOs, businesses and financial institutions to understand, enhance and protect the territory's natural infrastructures.