Shell to conserve 740 ha of forest in northern Alberta

Calgary’s Shell Canada has purchased 740 ha of land in northern Alberta to conserve the boreal forest habitat near its oil sands operations. The conserved area, now called the Shell True North Forest, was privately owned land previously used for cattle grazing and hay production. Its purchase on behalf of Shell's oil sands business will conserve an area almost twice the size of Stanley Park in Vancouver.

Land conservation plays a key role in managing biodiversity. The Shell True North Forest contains mixed woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and habitat along the Ksituan River which runs through the property. Shell says the property has excellent road access and will allow for many different recreational opportunities such as hiking and bird watching.

The Shell True North Forest is located 70 km north of Grand Prairie, AB, and lies less than 1 km south of Moonshine Provincial Park. The land was secured through an arrangement with the Alberta Conservation Association. Together, both parties will manage the area for biodiversity conservation and low impact recreational use.

For more information, visit Shell.ca/TrueNorthForest.