An interesting comment was left here a few days ago. I am posting it to reach a wider audience because it sounds like an amazing opportunity to imagine and implement projects to make a difference.
MicroArks! I love the sound of that.
Hi there!
I'm lucky enough to have access to quite a number of native tree seedlings on an East Sooke property. The ones easiest to transplant are between 1-4 yrs old.
There are Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Spruce, Alder,and Broad Leaf Maple in various quantities.
Also, Salal, Oregon Grape, Huckleberries, Ocean Spray, Salmon and Thimble Berries,and more.
At a Victoria location there are Garry Oaks, Arbutus, and Snowberries.
There's also some duff infused with Mycorrhizal fungus and epiphytic moss, lichen and liverworts to innoculate the replanting sites.
I'd really like to find carefully considered locations for replanting and long term care.
I transplanted about 50-60 with a small group of mostly kids a year ago but a repeat didn't happen due to Covid 19.
I'm hoping to connect with any people interested in some small scale, responsible, replanting collaborations in the next few months. Or even to simply discuss the concepts and processes involved.
I feel we need to establish some "MicroArks" consisting of groups of trees and their associated flora and fauna that are carefully considered and cared for.
They will provide examples to be replicated thus beginning the regrowth of truly natural forests for perpetuity.
Thanks for your interest!
Paul Winstanley
Spectrafocus
20/1/21
paul@spectrafocus.ca 250-899-9285