Lac-à-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve

Lac-à-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve is an ecological reserve in Quebec, Canada. It was established on May 27, 1992.[1] [2]

Lac-à-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve
LocationShawinigan, Québec, Canada
EstablishedMay 27, 1992

« . . . Peatlands are wetlands composed of plant residues accumulated over thousands of years. Although they are widespread in the Quebec landscape, they remain unknown to a large part of the population. However they provide us with many essential ecological services, such as water filtration and flood control. They are also valuable allies in the fight against climate change through their role in carbon capture. »[3]


  • Some species observed in Lac-à-la-Tortue Bog
  • Sarracenia purpurea Linné. — Pitcher-plant.
    Sarracenia purpurea Linné. — Pitcher-plant.
  • Chimaphila umbellata (Linné) Barton. — Prince's pine.
    Chimaphila umbellata (Linné) Barton. — Prince's pine.
  • Monotropa uniflora Linné. — Indian-pipe.
    Monotropa uniflora Linné. — Indian-pipe.
  • Maianthemum canadense Desfontaines. — Wild Lily-of-the-valley.
    Maianthemum canadense Desfontaines. — Wild Lily-of-the-valley.
  • Aster umbellatus Miller. ― Umbellate aster.
    Aster umbellatus Miller. ― Umbellate aster.
  • Medeola virginiana Linné. — Indian cucumber-root.
    Medeola virginiana Linné. — Indian cucumber-root.

References
  1. Commission de Toponymie Québec (French)
  2. "The Lac-à-la-Tortue Bog". Nature Conservancy of Canada. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. In the depths of the Lac-a-la-Tortue bog Science BOREALIS

46.55°N 72.6667°W / 46.55; -72.6667


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