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So far the Province has not responded and time is
running out! SOS has launched it Postcard to the Premier Campaign.
SOS would like to assist citizens in sending a message to the
premier. The postcard message stresses that the sender wants the
most sensitive and diverse urban landscape in the city protected.
The Premier of Manitoba is the last hope of saving the entire
forest.
To order postcards contact
us!
"Bois-des-esprits is 80 acres of pristine forest along the
Seine River, hidden East of St. Anne’s Road, between Bishop Grandin
Blvd. and Warde Ave. It is Grade A habitat, defined as “the best
quality of habitat and most sensitive to disturbance.” The forest
is home to over 20 mammals, 101 species of birds, 25 species of
fish, and a rare species of dragonfly, the River Jewelwing.
This ecological jewel contains oxbow wetlands as well as a unique
aspen grove, unlike any other in Winnipeg, and at least 180 plants
in 4 types of habitat: wetland, river bottom forest, upland forest
and tall grass prairie."
"The preservation of Bois-des-esprits is an initiative of
Save Our Seine River Environment Inc., with support from The City
of Winnipeg and Evergreen Common Grounds."
Save our Seine River Environment Inc.
Box 83, 208 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R2H 3B4
Phone: 204 470 9247 www.saveourseine.com
Charitable Reg. No. 89399 6975 RR0001
Dear Premier Doer:
Bois-des-esprits is 80 acres of pristine forest along the Seine
River, hidden East of St. Anne's Road, between Bishop Grandin
Blvd. and Warde Ave. It is Grade A habitat, defined as “the best
quality of habitat and most sensitive to disturbance.” I believe
that the Province, as co-owner of Bois-des-esprits, has direct
responsibility to step forward as Steward of the Environment and
Sensitive Lands, and prevent the destruction of any portion of
this forest before the Dec. 31, 2003 deadline. At a time when
natural places disappear daily, this is an opportunity to create
a natural legacy for future generations.
Name:
Address:
The Honourable Gary Doer
Manitoba Legislature
450 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
R3C 0V8
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