Private woodlot owners

Cultivating truffles requires a deep understanding of the symbiosis between the host trees (typically oaks or hazelnuts) and truffle fungi.

This project demands a significant initial investment of time and resources, but the potential rewards can be substantial.

We invite you to visit the “Mauricie Truffle Orchards” page for more information.

These trees are well-suited to Québec’s climate and can yield abundant harvests of edible nuts.

In addition to their nutritional value, nuts have a growing market, making them an excellent option for those looking to combine agriculture with entrepreneurship.

For more information, visit the “Forest Edibles” section, which covers the Québec Edible Nut Growers Network.

Reference Organizations:

1. Club des producteurs de noix comestibles du Québec Knowledge on the best nut tree cultivation techniques (French)

1. Pépinière Casse-Noisette Sales of nut trees and cultivation advice

La Filière offers you the opportunity to collaborate with a recognized professional forager.

A productivity analysis will be conducted by the forager to establish the potential. Once this process is completed, an agreement between you and the forager can be formalized.

By participating, you contribute to the sustainable use of forest resources while benefiting from an additional source of income. For more information, please fill out the form, and La Filière will contact you with details and next steps.

Reference Organization:

Association for the Marketing of Non-Timber Forest Products (ACPFNL)

• Étude de marché Filière genévrier Québec 2022 (French)

Organisations de référence :

1. Cultur‘Innov
   • Coopérative

     A cooperative specializing in the cultivation of emerging small fruits

1. Québec Centre for Agricultural and Agri-Food Reference(CRAAQ):

   • Fiche synthèse sur l’amélanche (French)

La Filière offers you two unique opportunities: host a recognized mycological guide to lead mycotourism activities such as introductory forest mushroom or plant foraging, or host a gourmet chef in your forest for a culinary experience in a magical setting.

These collaborations can be formalized through an agreement between you, the guide, or the chef.

By participating, you contribute to sustainable tourism while generating an additional source of income.

For more information, please fill out the form that aligns with your interests, and La Filière will contact you with details and/or next steps.

Form – Mycotourism Activity (Mycological Guide)

Form – Culinary Activity (SiLVA Chef)

Haskap, also known as edible honeysuckle, is sought after for its antioxidant-rich berries and its ability to thrive in cold climates.

Reference Organizations:

1. Camerise Québec

   • Offers resources for cultivation and marketing

1. Agri-réseaux
   • Guide de la camerise (French)

Sea buckthorn produces bright orange berries rich in vitamins and nutrients, used in the food and cosmetic industries.

Reference Organizations:

1. Association des producteurs d’argousiers du Québec

   • Information on the cultivation and processing of sea buckthorn

1. Québec Centre for Agricultural and Agri-Food Reference(CRAAQ):
   • Fiche synthèse sur l’argousier (French)

Offer your land for research projects or cultivation trials on forest plants.

By collaborating with researchers and specialists, you not only contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge but also stand to gain potential economic and environmental benefits.

For more information, please fill out the form and La Filière will contact you to discuss the next steps and possibly transform your forest into a natural laboratory.