The CSPMA Preservation
and Reclamation Policy
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The Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association and its members have adopted a Preservation and Reclamation Policy that sets out the procedures for opening a bog, harvesting a bog and closing a bog. Highlights of that policy are:

BEFORE HARVESTING
  • Reduce impact on environment
  • Record flora, fauna
  • Cooperate with environmental groups
  • Choose bogs for reserves

DURING HARVESTING

  • Minimize acreage
  • Leave buffer zone
  • Leave layer of peat moss
  • Design drainage so water can be restored
AFTER HARVESTING
  • Restore to peatland
  • Reclaim to berry or agricultural crop
  • Reclaim to forestry
  • Reclaim to functioning wetland and/or wildlife sanctuary

For the full text version, go to Preservation and Reclamation Policy.

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