Land Use in Gatineau Watershed

Gatineau HillsGatineau HillsThe southern part of the watershed of the river of the Gatineau River is characterized economically by its very dynamic urban sector, the service sector employing nearly 85 % of regional labour force. To the north, the further development of the forestry and tourist industries has been the subject of constant attention by the economic stakeholders, for many years. Agriculture and the forestry industry are the primary sectors present in this part of the territory.

Adapted from COMGA's Summary of the Gatineau River Watershed Portrait