Question 1

Who is Forair for?

Accepted Answer

Forair is for forest owners in Quebec who want to better understand their property and maximize its ecological and economic potential. The application is currently available for properties that include at least 4 hectares of forest. This threshold generally corresponds to the minimum required to be recognized as a forest producer in Quebec.

Question 2

Why sign up for Forair?

Accepted Answer

Forair is designed specifically for forest owners in Quebec. By creating a free account, you get access to simple and practical tools to better understand your forest, centralize your information and discover opportunities to enhance the value of your property. The application was developed by a team of forest engineers and is based on recognized public data, such as the ecoforest and mapping data from the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts. Forair is also supported by the Fédération des producteurs forestiers du Québec, which reinforces the relevance of the platform for forest owners. Complete portrait of your forest View the main characteristics of your property, such as forest stands, wetlands, watercourses, roads, areas of interest and the history of forestry work carried out. Initiative recommendations Discover initiatives that may apply to your property, particularly in relation to carbon, biodiversity, financial assistance and the enhancement of your forest. Integrated digital library Gather and organize all documents related to your property in one place for quick and easy access at any time.

Question 3

What is coming next in Forair?

Accepted Answer

Forair will continue to evolve in order to offer even more tools to forest owners who want to better plan, manage and enhance the value of their forest. Forest management plan service You will soon be able to purchase your forest management plan directly in the application and consult it interactively on your property map. Mobile application and geolocation A mobile application will allow you to access your property information more easily and locate yourself directly in the field, even without a cellular network. Access to qualified professionals Forair will make it easier to connect and communicate with qualified professionals who can support you in carrying out and monitoring your projects, according to your objectives. Tools related to biodiversity issues New tools will help you better understand the biodiversity issues present on your property and identify concrete actions to protect them.

Question 4

Is Forair free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Creating an account and accessing the basic features are free. Some advanced features, professional services or specialized documents will be offered separately in the future.

Question 5

How do I create my account?

Accepted Answer

To create your account, go to the Forair application, then sign up with your email address and a password. During registration, you will need to add at least one property in order to access the first available information.

Question 6

How do I add a property?

Accepted Answer

During registration, and at any time from your account, you can search for and add your properties directly in the Forair application. You will then have 7 days to upload the municipal tax bill associated with each property so that Forair can validate your link to it.

Question 7

Why do I need to upload my municipal tax bill?

Accepted Answer

The municipal tax bill allows Forair to confirm that you are the owner or authorized representative of the registered property. This validation is necessary because features related to the management of a forest property are reserved for people who have the right to make decisions for that property. It also helps protect the confidential information associated with your property and ensures that it is accessible only to authorized people.

Question 8

Can I use a document other than a municipal tax bill?

Accepted Answer

The current municipal tax bill is the preferred document, as it clearly confirms the link between the property, the property assessment number or lot number and the owner. In some cases, another official document may be reviewed, but it must clearly identify the property concerned and its owner.

Question 9

What happens if I do not upload my tax bill within 7 days?

Accepted Answer

If the tax bill is not uploaded within the required timeframe, the property will be removed from your dashboard. You will still be able to add it again later and upload the required document at that time.

Question 10

What should I do if I cannot find my property?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why a property may not appear in Forair. The forest area is less than 4 hectares Forair is currently available for properties that include at least 4 hectares of forest. The property has recently been subject to a cadastral change Cadastral updates are integrated periodically into the application. The property is already associated with another account A coowner or authorized representative may have already registered the property. That person can give you access from their account. If none of these situations apply, contact us at app@forair.ca and indicate the property assessment number or lot number of the property, along with a brief description of the issue. Our team will then be able to verify the situation.

Question 11

Why does my property need to have at least 4 hectares of forest?

Accepted Answer

In Quebec, the 4 hectare forest threshold is important because it is linked to recognition as a forest producer. Forair currently uses this threshold to offer its services to the owners most likely to have access to tools, programs and opportunities to enhance the value of their forest.

Question 12

Can I register several properties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can add several properties to your account, provided that they are eligible and that you can provide the documents needed to confirm your link to them.

Question 13

What should I do if my property belongs to several people?

Accepted Answer

One owner can register the property and give access to coowners or authorized people directly in the application.

Question 14

Where does the data displayed in Forair come from?

Accepted Answer

The data used by Forair comes mainly from recognized public sources, including ecoforest data, cadastral, hydrographic and mapping data available in Quebec. This data is processed and organized to make it easier to consult and understand.

Question 15

Do the boundaries shown on the map have legal value?

Accepted Answer

No. The boundaries shown in the interactive map have no legal value. They come from available cadastral data and are provided for information purposes only. To officially delimit a property, you must consult a land surveyor.

Question 16

Why is the satellite image not always up to date?

Accepted Answer

Available satellite or aerial images vary by region and data provider. Forair uses the best images available at the time of display and updates its basemaps when new data becomes available.

Question 17

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Confidential data recorded in the Forair application is hosted in Canada on secure infrastructure. Your information is not made public without your authorization.

Question 18

Who can see the confidential information about my property?

Accepted Answer

Only you, the users you authorize and the professionals to whom you give access can view the confidential information associated with your property. You remain in control of data sharing at all times.

Question 19

Does Forair sell my data?

Accepted Answer

No. Forair does not sell your personal data. The use of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy and is intended to provide you with the services available in the application.

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