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Summary of PotashCorp Initiatives to Protect and Restore Ecosystems

Summary of PotashCorp Initiatives to Protect and Restore Ecosystems

Rocanville

  • 1,490 hectares preserved as natural aspen parklands.
  • Developing wetland with Ducks Unlimited as waterfowl marsh.
  • Transplanted rare plants found in North West Pond project area.
  • Committed to replacing wetlands lost in North West Pond project area.
Patience Lake
  • Two wetlands being preserved on the property are part of the Acres for Wildlife program of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.
Lanigan
  • 800 hectares converted to permanent grasslands.
  • More than 9,000 trees and shrubs planted.
  • Developed wetland area attracting waterfowl.
Cory
  • 240 hectares maintained naturally as wildlife habitat.
  • More than 2,000 trees planted.
White Springs
  • 58 reclamation projects cover more than 5,970 hectares.
  • About three-quarters of the projects, and one-fourth of the area, involve wetlands restoration.
  • Approximately 7 million trees planted.
Aurora
  • Considerable effort spent on land reclamation and wetland mitigation, covering 2,352 hectares over the years.
  • About 2.1 million trees planted.
New Brunswick
  • Site personnel are involved with fisheries and wildlife initiatives (Hammond River Angling Association, the Kennebacasis Watershed Restoration Committee and Ducks Unlimited).
Source: PotashCorp