Eco-Odyssée
52, Chemin des Sources
La Pêche (secteur Wakefield) QC
Canada J0X 3G0
Phone: (819) 459-2551
E-mail: info@eco-odyssee.ca
Website: www.eco-odyssee.ca
History
What's one to do with 500 acres of land that comprises a 70
acre marsh, agricultural fields and rolling mountains accentuated
by a magnificent mixed forest. This was the question that Michel
Leclair asked himself upon acquiring this vast property located
just outside of the charming town of Wakefield.
The Origin of Eco-Odyssée
Above all, Michel Leclair is passionate about nature. Rich
with knowledge about both wildlife and plantlife, he captures
the attention of anyone who questions him about the subject
by sharing his fascinating and incredible anecdotes. Michel
has spent his life working in the forest, and calls animals,
trees and natural phenomena his colleagues. Following his experience
as an Animal Conservation Officer in Gatineau Park, Michel started
his own business, "Wild Animal S.O.S.", in which the
principal goal was to manage the beaver population, as well
as the beaver habitat & the marsh.
Having almost disappeared from its natural habitat in the last
century, the beaver came back to the North American continent
in full force, bringing with it several advantages and disadvantages.
On one hand, dams built by the beavers promote the development
of marshes, which are home to rich and diverse animal and plant
life. On the other hand, these dams can flood the agricultural
lands and wooded areas, along with forest and municipal roads
and pathways, and when they collapse, the water that escapes
can destroy everything its path, causing significant financial
losses.
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