Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
241 Township Rd 362, Grasswood
The Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is named for the great forester and environmental pioneer. It stands as a testament to the vision of those who recognized the value of trees and forests in preserving our environment. Richard St. Barbe Baker was born in England and attended the University of Saskatchewan, graduating in 1913. Impacted by the land clearing for farming and logging he resolved to study forestry and went on to have a global impact, instrumental in the afforestation movement that is still felt today.
In 1972 a unique "afforestation program aimed at improving the future environment of the City" was initiated in Saskatoon. It led to the planting of 565 acres of City-owned land as "forest in perpetuity" and was officially named as a Park in St. Barbe's honour in 1979. Today, thanks to Julia Adamson and her dedicated volunteers, walking and cycling trails weave through the mixed woodland featuring dozens of native and naturalized forest species and over 60 species at risk. Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is just north of Chappell Marsh Conservation area and acts as a partial greenbelt, providing a semi-natural environment and habitat for wildlife. Across Highway 7 lies George Genereux Urban Regional Park, a space equally rich in heritage and ecological importance.
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