Let us traverse the narrative of ecological guardianship, echoing the whispers of change. Inspired by the afforestation maestro, Richard St. Barbe Baker, the vice chairman of the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas aspires to tread the fertile soil of Kenya, Africa. Wangari Maathai’s timeless wisdom rings true – “Each of us can make a difference, and together accomplish what might seem impossible.”
In the spirit of M.S. Swaminathan’s commitment to conservation agriculture, he championed the cause through education, fostering a program named “Every Child a Scientist.” Such initiatives mirror the essence of St. Barbe Baker’s vision, aiming to instill a profound tree sense in every citizen.
Felix Finkbeiner, the child trailblazer behind the Plant-for-the Planet adds a contemporary cadence to this symphony of environmental stewardship. St. Barbe Baker, too, orchestrated change through the Dance of The Trees in Kenya, where Chief Njonjo and the Kikuyu joined hands to save lives threatened by encroaching deserts.
Reports reached St. Barbe Baker’s ears, tales of tribes caught in a vanishing forest, as the relentless desert closed in, and Baker took action. Chiefs of the Kikyuyu in Kenya Africa forbade marriage, and women resisted bearing children, foreseeing their doom. Now, the vice chairman endeavors to extend his advocacy to Kenya, at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) as a testimony to the ongoing struggle against environmental degradation.
As Richard St. Barbe Baker aptly noted, “The aim of the Men of the Trees is…to develop a tree sense in every citizen.” Today, the vice chairman seeks your support to bridge continents, resonating with the spirit of the International Tree Foundation’s founder, Baker, who said, “Twahamwe – all together as one.” Will you join the cause, aiding the journey from Saskatoon to Nairobi for UNEA-6?
Let us echo the urgency of regenerative sustainability at UNEA-6. The philanthropic tapestry woven by communities is astounding, emulating the legacy of environmental trailblazers. In their footsteps, let us march, our vice chairperson fueled by the indomitable spirit of Richard St. Barbe Baker, Wangari Maathai, and M.S. Swaminathan, embodying the change we wish to see.
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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′
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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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What was Richard St. Barbe Baker’s mission, that he imparted to the Watu Wa Miti, the very first forest scouts or forest guides? To protect the native forest, plant ten native trees each year, and take care of trees everywhere.
“We stand in awe and wonder at the beauty of a single tree. Tall and graceful it stands, yet robust and sinewy with spreading arms decked with foliage that changes through the seasons, hour by hour, moment by moment as shadows pass or sunshine dapples the leaves. How much more deeply are we moved as we begin to appreciate the combined operations of the assembly of trees we call a forest.”~Richard St. Barbe Baker
“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger
“The science of forestry arose from the recognition of a universal need. It embodies the spirit of service to mankind in attempting to provide a means of supplying forever a necessity of life and, in addition, ministering to man’s aesthetic tastes and recreational interests. Besides, the spiritual side of human nature needs the refreshing inspiration which comes from trees and woodlands. If a nation saves its trees, the trees will save the nation. And nations as well as tribes may be brought together in this great movement, based on the ideal of beautifying the world by the cultivation of one of God’s loveliest creatures – the tree.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker.
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 