Results

Connecting communities, creating opportunities

Vegetation studies focus on plant communities, including both terrestrial and wetland environments. Their aim is to describe species composition, soils and hydrology regimes present within natural habitats. The Alto team will pay particular attention to species at risk, as well as to their habitat characteristics.

Amphibian field studies focus on frogs, toads and salamanders and where they live. The studies will help Alto biologists protect amphibians and their habitats while building and operating the new railway.

Wildlife studies aim to document ungulate tracks (i.e., whitetailed deer, moose, and elk) to identify habitats that serve as important winter use areas for these species. The results will help Alto’s biologists define measures to protect ungulates during the construction and operation of the new railway.

Alto and its partner Cadence will conduct drone surveys in several communities located between Ottawa and Montréal as part of Alto’s field studies program. These activities will take place over several days between May 25 and the end of 2026, weather permitting.