In the ardent tradition of environmental campaigners, let the tale unfold of Richard St. Barbe Baker, a modern crusader across the vast Sahara Desert, a relentless campaigner against desertification. As whispers of despair reached his ears, tales of tribes caught in the vice of vanishing forests and encroaching deserts stirred the soul of St. Barbe Baker. With a heart enmeshed in the plight of those driven before the relentless desert, he ventured into the very heart of their struggle.
“To be in a better position to help them,” he resolved, “I studied their language, their folklore, and tribal customs.” Initiated into their secret society, St. Barbe Baker became a guardian of ancient history handed down through oral traditions. His efforts transcended mere preservation, for he saved lives and cultures ensnared in the relentless dance of nature’s extremes.
Inspired by this afforestation luminary, the Vice Chairman of the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas yearns to set foot on the African soil, echoing the footsteps of St. Barbe Baker in Kenya. The influence of Immy Lucas, founder of the Low Impact Movement, fuels the Vice Chairman’s passion for regenerative sustainability, echoing the ancient dance of the trees the catalyst for the Men of the Trees in a modern context. The Men of the Trees is still active as the International Tree Foundation.
Amidst Instagram’s vibrant environmental activism, influencers like Immy Lucas, Greta Thunberg, and Wilson Oryema illuminate the path towards sustainability. Now accepted to attend UNEA-6 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Vice Chairman seeks support to traverse the distance from Saskatoon. A student of regenerative sustainability, his journey mirrors that of environmental leaders like Greta Thunberg, echoing the footsteps of those dedicated to preserving nature’s delicate dance.
Witness the harmonious symphony of philanthropy as the community rallies, for this journey is not just a pilgrimage; it is a celebration of human spirit and the enduring dance between humanity and the earth. As James Whitlow Delano captures the tangible effects of climate change through his lens, the call to action resonates.
Will you join the campaign to propel the Vice Chairman from Saskatoon to Nairobi, standing alongside environmental icons in championing regenerative sustainability? The story unfolds, and the dance continues, echoing through the corridors of UNEA-6 and inspiring generations to follow in the footsteps of those committed to the sanctity of nature.
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
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