Regenerative Sustainability: A Dance That Echoes Across Continents

In the arid heart of the Sahara Desert, where the whispers of vanishing forests echoed through the windswept dunes, Richard St. Barbe Baker embarked on a crusade against the encroaching desertification. Inspired by the Dance of The Trees, a sacred ritual of the Kikuyu tribe in Kenya, Baker devoted his life to protecting the fragile balance between nature and the relentless desert.

Reports arrived, painting a grim picture of tribes caught in a wedge of disappearing forests, with the relentless desert closing in from all sides. Chiefs forbade marriage, and women refused to bear children, foreseeing their destiny in the ever-encroaching sands. Driven by the urgent need to help, Baker immersed himself in the language, folklore, and tribal customs of the affected communities, even becoming an initiate into their secret society.

This tale unfolds in the sweeping landscape where Baker’s legacy collides with the modern-day ambitions of the vice chairman of the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. Eager to walk in the footsteps of his environmental hero, the vice chairman is now on a quest to attend the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Saskatoon’s Vice Chairman: Walking in Baker’s Footsteps, Shaping Tomorrow

The vice chairman, a student pursuing a master’s degree in regenerative sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan, seeks to amplify the voice of nature at UNEA-6. His journey mirrors the philanthropic spirit of the community, a force that has propelled the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas to remarkable heights.

Now, as the vice chairman stands on the precipice of participating in the highest decision-making body on environmental matters, he beckons for community support. A fundraising campaign is underway to bridge the distance from Saskatoon to Nairobi, a journey that transcends personal development to embrace a global commitment to sustainable practices.

In this quest, the vice chairman carries the torch lit by Richard St. Barbe Baker. The parallels between their stories weave a tapestry of environmental stewardship, one that aligns seamlessly with the theme of UNEA-6 – ‘Effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.’

The legacy of Baker’s Dance of The Trees intertwines with the contemporary call for regenerative sustainability, a voice that resonates through the aspirations of the Friends. As the philanthropic efforts of the community unfold, the echoes of Baker’s advocacy for the tribes caught in the wedge of vanishing forests find a modern-day counterpart in the preservation efforts of the Friends.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), established by Maurice Strong, plays a pivotal role in shaping global environmental policies. As a member of the UN Development Group, UNEP strives to meet the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, fostering international cooperation and research bodies that address biodiversity, climate change, and ecosystem management.

In this narrative, the vice chairman’s journey becomes a testament to the interconnectedness of environmental causes and the need for collective actions. The backdrop of UNEA-6 sets the stage for a transformative experience that transcends borders, echoing the spirit of Baker’s Dance of The Trees and the regenerative sustainability championed by the Friends.

As the story unfolds, the vice chairman’s quest to Nairobi emerges not only as a personal odyssey but as a beacon for environmental progress. The Dance of The Trees, once performed on the shifting sands of Kenya, finds resonance in the corridors of UNEA-6, where the pulse of a greener world beats in unison with the hearts of those committed to Earth’s well-being.

Sustainable Steps: UNEA-6 Unveiling a Tapestry of Environmental Stewardship

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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
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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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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
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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
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Treading the Ecological Path: A Symphony of Environmental Stewardship

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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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

P4G Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth The P4G consists of the Cities of Saskatoon, Warman, and Martensville, the Town of Osler and the Rural Municipality of Corman Park; planning for areas around the afforestation area and West Swale outside of Saskatoon city limits

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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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.