Afforestation Area Fencing! Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions

Happy anniversary to the Richard St. Barbe baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park, 1972 to 2022! Your trees are 50 years old now. Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. http://www.friendsareas.ca/

New fencing presents challenges and opportunities for walkers and cyclists enjoying the afforestation areas. Here is how to access the afforestation areas and the trails easily as demonstrated by Jeff Hehn of the Fatlanders Fat Tire Brigade whose group created the Winter Trail Network.

Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. is a Canadian registered charity 777143876RR0001 and Saskatchewan provincial non profit entity number 102084283.

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The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas realized that working in a protected naturalized space like the two afforestation areas needed special attention to environmental issues, which our team handled with care under the judicious advisement from the Keewatin Valley Authority and the City of Saskatoon. The Meewasin had installed tried and true wildlife fencing at the North East Swale, and here at Richard St. Barbe baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park this wildlife friendly fencing will also this will accommodate the animals which call this semi-wilderness habitat their home. The City of Saskatoon came through with an environmental assessment of the afforestation areas, and other on-site solutions. The Canadian National Railways CNR] came through with protective STOP signs at the level crossing. Trans Gas site supervisor was there to ensure that the job was completed without incident.

As the afforestation areas have transformed from Saskatoon’s Best Kept Secrets, to Saskatoon’s Hidden Gems, they are public spaces which need a fencing solution to enhance and protect the natural beauty of the forest. These fences block as little of the view as possible and provides a compliment to the space. If you have a public space, park or private property, CKQ Fencing are a great fencing construction team.

As part of the solution, fencing that is too hard to see poses a problem for running wildlife, so special reflective, and dual color wildlife markers were installed to mitigate problems into the future for park users and wildlife protections.

This fencing will save thousands of dollars in landfill fees which the City of Saskatoon assists with for every volunteer clean up event. The many users of the afforestation areas are so grateful to Regan Olson, the CoS environmental protection officer for coming through since 2015 in helping to keep the afforestation areas safe and clean from toxic and hazardous waste.

Though the many community volunteers take pride in restoring these natural areas as safe wildlife habitats, and great places for the public to connect with nature. At a large community meeting the solution thought that park signage and barriers would go a long way to prevent illegal dumping so that clean ups didn’t need to be done year after year.

If you see anyone dumping trash, or damaging the forest or fence in any way please help be eyes on the forest. Remember to report pollution dumpers, hunters, poachers to the TIPPS Government of Saskatchewan hotline.

Fencing creates a sense of place for the community. For more placemaking and the history of the Richard St. Barbe baker Afforestation Area and the George Genereux Urban Regional Park sign up for the Wildwoods of Saskatoon going virtual on YouTube for Livestream: Sign up now FriendsAreas.ca

Wildwoods of Saskatoon Film
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October 24 at 7:00 pm

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Wildwoods of Saskaton Film Pamphlet for Download for more information
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This heritage documentary will feature guest speakers who speak to the rich history and heritage of the two afforestation areas the 132 ha (326 acre) Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and the 60 ha (148 acre) George Genereux Urban Regional Park planted to trees in 1972 under the Green Survival Program.

A Tangible Legacy. History, Geology, Ecology, Ecosystem services, Sense of place, Opportunities. Protecting memories and visualizing dreams. Exploration of the symbiotic relationship of the diverse urban community being nurtured in nature at the Wildwoods of Saskatoon.

Opening up to a deeply resonant perspective on greenspace heritage and the grandeur of forests director James Hay weaves the conversation from breathtaking aerial forest scenes and archival footage in a call to consciousness.

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Wildwoods of Saskatoon film

October 24 at 7:00 pm

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