Welcome to the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region's Indigenous Plant Nursery located in Hafford, Saskatchewan! Our goal is to build capacity, create a successful indigenous plant nursery, and to support and manage tree planting and environmental restoration projects in the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region.
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We will plant trees and conduct restoration projects at the request of interested private landowners, municipalities, First Nations and conservation organizations. Our primary planting efforts will be within the boundaries of the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region.
We plant many types of Indigenous trees, native to the Redberry Lake region. Trembling Aspen, Balsam Poplar, White spruce, Paper Birch and even Burr Oak to name a few. In the future we will also be planting many types of Shrubs, Perennials and Grasses as well.
The RLBR plans to plant up to 100,000 trees per planting season.
Yes, any type of landholder or manager in the Biosphere Region can request to participate in a RLBR “Roots of Renewal” planting project. Currently you can join our waiting list to participate in future tree planting projects.
Capture carbon in growing trees to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help in the fight against climate change Enhance biodiversity and forest resilience to climate change by planting the right tree species in the right places and restoring wildlife habitat Support human well-being by creating more sanctuaries for recreational activities and connecting with nature, improved mental well-being and reduced risk of wildland fire and floods to our communities.
We are currently focusing on large scale planting projects but we plan to offer plant sales in 2025.
To recognize that the concept of marginal land refers only to agricultural suitability and that non-agricultural lands are also valuable to society at large and are worthy of careful management.
To pilot and demonstrate sustainable development practices and share lessons learned with other regions in Canada
To have profitable farms, businesses and community initiatives.
To build democratic processes in decision-making for actions that affect the community and region.
Preserve the right to meaningful and direct participation in decision-making processes of our choice without influence from outside agencies.
To engage young people in selecting and creating opportunities for recreation, employment, education, and spiritual well-being.
To maintain a healthy environment with clean water, clean air and a thriving diversity of native species.
To continue to restore degraded soils and waters, as they are of ecological significance and needed for survival.
Support mitigation and adaptation to climate change and other aspects of global environmental change.
Conserve biodiversity, restore and enhance ecosystem services and foster sustainable use of natural resources.
To foster reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples through land-based programs and stewardship.
