1. With the aim of generating offset credits, whose climate benefits are equivalent to those obtained following a reduction in GHG emissions, through the temporary sequestration of carbon resulting from the creation or increase of forest cover, the object of this Regulation is to1° determine which afforestation and reforestation projects on privately-owned land are eligible for the issuance of offset credits under section 46.8.2 of the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2); 2° set the conditions and methods applicable to such projects;
3° determine the information and documents that a person or a municipality responsible for the implementation of an eligible project or a project whose eligibility has yet to be determined must keep or file with the Minister.