The City of Saskatoon is embarking on an inspiring journey to safeguard its natural areas, aiming to ensure they thrive and continue enriching the community. Central to this endeavor is the development of natural area management plans, a pivotal step towards preserving the unique beauty and ecological value of spaces like the Small Swale and the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area.
In 2021, the City of Saskatoon launched the Natural Capital Asset Valuation Pilot Project for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the Small Swale, underlining their commitment to understanding and preserving the environmental worth of these precious areas.
2021 also saw the approval of funding for the Natural Area Management Plan (NAMP) and Traditional Land Use and Knowledge Assessment Contract work, demonstrating the City’s dedication to responsible land stewardship.
The Pathways for an Integrated Green Network initiative is at the heart of this effort, as it seeks to harmonize urban development with conservation priorities. By crafting comprehensive management plans, the City aspires to maintain a delicate equilibrium between nature and progress.
Your Voice Matters: As part of this transformative process, the City of Saskatoon, in collaboration with WSP, invites stakeholders, community members, and user groups to the Information Sessions. Taking place today, September 19th, at 7:00 pm the spotlight is on the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. Here, the Pilot Master Plan for this cherished natural haven is being meticulously developed. To learn more about this virtual event email friendsafforestation@gmail.com and please visit the City of Saskatoon Engage Page. To receive engagement opportunities and project updates related to Sustainability, please subscribe here.
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas environmental charity play a vital role in public engagement sessions. The success of this planning process could pave the way for similar initiatives in other green spaces, such as the George Genereux Urban Regional Park, nurturing Saskatoon’s ecological tapestry.
The City’s commitment to this endeavor was reaffirmed at the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities, and Corporate Services meeting on February 10, 2020. The Green Infrastructure Strategy, coupled with the Triple Bottom Line approach, heralded the vision for a sustainable Saskatoon. This vision encompasses a holistic green network that offers a sustainable habitat for both people and nature.
The Strategy focuses on five key themes: community, governance, open space, ecology, and stormwater management. Together, these elements create a more effective, interconnected, and resilient green network that promises a brighter future for Saskatoon.
As the City takes these crucial steps towards a sustainable tomorrow, community involvement and input are paramount. By working together, we can protect and nurture our natural treasures for generations to come.
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To express your interest in the above activities or action plans or collaboration, or to inquire further about the non profit environmental charity as supporter, volunteer or to become a board member, please reach out to us at email: friendsafforestation@gmail.com.
For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park
For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For more information:
Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits
NEW P4G District Official Community Plan
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map
Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)?with map
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Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers )Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal or by using e-transfers Please and thank you! Your donation and membership is greatly appreciated. Members e-mail your contact information to be kept up to date!
Donations can be made through Paypal, Canada Helps, Contact Donate A Car Canada, SARCAN Drop & Go 106100594 for the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
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