Basically, the grant program that was cut last year drastically cut our projects on the ground. We had a very strong cranberry development in central Quebec, in the wetlands where there are a number of species at risk, provincially and nationally. Last year, because of this cut, although our project had been said to be one of the best, we were about to exceed our funding. The projects would have taken place, but were not realized because of a lack of funding. Stewardship with private owners is important. We really focus on voluntary stewardship, so on educating owners. Last year, we were unable to carry out our projects.
On November 28th, 2012. See this statement in context.