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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis report is a collaborative effort between government and non-governmentparticipants. It has been prepared as a practical guide to assist in the use ofnative species for rehabilitating disturbed areas. Saskatchewan Environmentstaff leading preparation of the report includes: Adam Kosowan, Jim R.Smith, Rob Wright, Ann Gerry, Sheila Lamont and Bob Wilson.Thanks are extended to Dr. Jim Romo, Professor, University of Saskatchewanand the students from the Landscape Ecology and Vegetation ManagementClass, John Conkin, Sherry Stewart, Jennifer Femet, Andrew Pantel, NeilBlock, Tara Sample, Debbie Borowsky and Tim L'Arrivee. The student papersprovided a basis for this report.The project was further advanced by Joel Ulmer, a summer student withSaskatchewan Environment, who synthesized the student reports. The workundertaken by Joel is appreciated.The assistance provided by Dr. Vernon Harms, Professor emeritus, Universityof Saskatchewan and John H. Hudson, Botanist, with reviewing the report isgratefully acknowledged.Thanks are also extended to Ron Erickson, Director, and Chris Dunn,Integrated Resource Manager, Prince Albert, for their adminishative support,and to numerous other Saskatchewan Environment colleasues for theircontributions.
INTRODUCTIONThe maintenance of ecological structure, function and composition requires anunderstanding ofnatural ecosystems, and the corresponding application ofthatknowledge. Humans are unable to replicate pre-disturbance natural processes,but are able to minimize the impacts of man-made disturbances on thelandscape and facilitate recovery toward a natural system.Exotic species are recognized as a threat to the maintenance ofnaturalbiodiversity. Studies by Saskatchewan Environment have demonstrated thatsoil exposure provides a favorable location for the establishment ofundesirable plant species. Early re-establishment of native species on disturbedsites is recommended for mitigation. The intent of this report is to serve as apractical guide for the selection ofsuitable native species to reclaimdisturbances within the Mid-Boreal Upland, Mid-Boreal Lowland and BorealTransition Ecoregions (Figure l).As disturbances generally result in habitats exposed to sunlight, the specieslisted are suitable for sunlight conditions. They are organized within thefollowing site categories: dry, fresh, moist, wet and organic. Proportionally, itis suggested that the dry, fresh and moist site species mixes contain 80 to 90%grasses (and grass-like) and 10 to20Yo forbs. The wet and organic site speciesshould contain approximately 95% grasses (and grass-like) and the balanceforbs. Four or more grass (and grassJike) species and four or more forbspecies should be used in the mix. To confirm proper species selection andlocate rare species, proponents are encouraged to undertake vegetation surveysprior to development.The species listings are based on ecological suitability without consideration toseed procurement (purchase or collection). It is suggested that users obtainadditional information on species characteristics prior to purchasing seed andplanting. Local origin seed with purity from weeds is recommended.Additional information sources are identified in this report.The authors believe that this report is a useful starting point and encouragefuture efforts toward a better understanding of site and species relationships.
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Page 16 and 17: INFORMATION SOURCESActon, D. F., G.

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