The association Regroupement du Bois Beckett was formed in 1984 to administer the site and ensure its conservation .
The forest remained in the Beckett family until 1963 when it was acquired by the City of Sherbrooke to protect it from property developers .
The association Beckett       was formed in 1984 to administer the site and ensure its conservation .
The forest remained in the Beckett family until 1963 when it was acquired by the City of Sherbrooke to protect it from property developers .