Phase 1: Founding Landscape
First 5-acre demonstration landscape in Alberta, Canada. A tangible proof of concept for the broader restoration model.
Demonstration Landscape
Native Trees & Shrubs (up to)
Mid-point Budget (CAD)
Implementation Timeline
$165,500–$236,700 CAD
All estimates based on actual Alberta restoration project costs, current contractor rates, and verified materials pricing. Mid-point approximately $200,000 CAD.
Budget by Category
Site Planning & Design
$10,000–$15,000
$12,500
6%
Land Preparation
$15,000–$25,000
$20,000
10%
Native Tree Planting
$22,500–$28,700
$25,600
13%
Pollinator Meadow
$10,000–$15,000
$12,500
6%
Wetland Restoration
$30,000–$50,000
$40,000
20%
Food Forest Demo
$15,000–$25,000
$20,000
10%
Trail Network
$10,000–$15,000
$12,500
6%
Outdoor Classroom
$15,000–$25,000
$20,000
10%
Wildlife Structures
$3,000–$5,000
$4,000
2%
Educational Signage
$5,000–$8,000
$6,500
3%
Founding Director
$20,000–$25,000
$22,500
11%
Total Budget
$165,500–$236,700
750–900 Native Trees & Shrubs
Species Strategy
Fast-growing pioneers (willow, poplar) mixed with slower-growing natives for long-term forest structure.
Dense Planting Approach
Accounts for 25–30% natural mortality rate, ensuring surviving specimens form a robust, interconnected canopy and understory.
Targeted Irrigation
Two-year establishment period with dripline irrigation for vulnerable species, critical for Alberta’s variable precipitation patterns.
Cost: $22,500–$28,700 CAD
Includes trees at ~$25/tree (supplies + labor), irrigation system, and water costs for establishment.
12-Month Phased Implementation
A carefully structured timeline ensuring each phase builds on the foundations established by the one before.
Planning & Design
Months 1–2
Site Preparation
Months 3–4
Planting & Installation
Months 5–7
Infrastructure Dev
Months 8–9
Programming & Engagement
Months 10–12
In-Kind Volunteer Contribution
Estimated 400–600 volunteer hours • Equivalent value: $12,000–$18,000 CAD
Demonstrating community engagement and strengthening funding proposals.
Learn about the broader funding strategy and how to get involved.
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