About Us
Mission and charter of values
An in-depth consultation process was launched at the start of the initiative (2016) in order to define a base of common values, possible personal and collective commitments as well as a mode of operation. The mission of the Collective was thus able to be defined in a democratic and unanimous way:
The charter of values underlines, for its part, 7 major strategic orientations around which the activities of the Collective are organized:
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Priority areas |
Activities |
1. |
A progressive organic approach |
An innovative modular and progressive approach to promoting the agricultural and forestry heritage of Bolton-Ouest |
2. |
A respectful and balanced agriculture |
The development of eco-responsible plant and animal agricultural production in line with the terroir and the evolution of demand |
3. |
A healthy and resilient forest |
Valorization of the forest as an ecosystem, as a source of habitats for endemic fauna and flora and as a reservoir of wood products (wood industry) and non-wood products (NTFPs – e.g. maple products) |
4. |
Controlled and clean energy |
The progressive reduction of the carbon footprint (local work and reduction of transport, natural fertilizers, etc.) |
5. |
Reasoned and viable development over the long term |
Long-term economic, ecological and environmental viability. An initial objective, for each owner, to establish / restore a financial balance allowing him to perpetuate his property and ensure its transfer to the next generation. |
6. |
A circular economy, local links and local benefits |
A human-sized project oriented towards the local community with a local and regional network |
7. |
A Bolton-Ouest brand image |
The development of products and services similar to Bolton-Ouest, both unique and recognizable (approach, design, production method, etc.) and subject to a label and specific marketing |