As our world has progressed from a nomadic and farming way of life to the industrial and technologically advanced societies of today, we humans don’t always have the same respect and reverence for the land as we once did.
Yet, year after year, families flock to forests, mountains and national parks to get away. Why? Because at their very core, people remain connected to the land that sustains them.
Why does that matter?
There may be some opposition to your mining, construction or pipeline project, particularly from individuals and groups concerned about possible negative effects to the environment. Any such project will inevitably have impacts on the land. The good news is the final legacy of your project or company can and should be something far greater, with more positive impacts.
Your project will not only contribute to a sustainable future, but will leave the land in a better state than it was when you began, as long as you have a a well-designed plan that adheres to local guidelines governing reclamation and a trusted partner with extensive environmental reclamation experience.
Consider this.: From 1888 – 1909, Robert Pim Butchart began extracting limestone to manufacture Portland cement from a quarry on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Had the land simply been abandoned following operations, or only cursory reclamation efforts enacted, it could have been a stain on the legacy of the Butchart family (not to mention an eyesore in their own backyard). However, after the limestone was exhausted, Butchart’s wife, Jennie, had a forward-thinking vision to transform the land into the Sunken Garden (now known as Butchart Gardens), which today is a National Historic Site of Canada and receives more than a million visitors each year.
This is an inspiring example of the power that a visionary reclamation plan can have on the image and legacy of a company. While not every reclamation effort will result in a botanical garden, each reclamation plan should incorporate steps to mitigate the effects of mining, construction, etc., stabilize potential risk or slide areas, and restore the land to what it once was (or better).
As a family-owned business with deep roots in farming, our mission is to be responsible stewards of the land and to provide your business with the environmental reclamation expertise you need to reclaim and restore the land after your project is complete.
When you work with H2 Enterprises, a division of HUWA Enterprises, here’s what you can expect:
• Highly trained, innovative reclamation professionals
• State-of-the-art tools and equipment custom built to cater to any reclamation need
• Versatility of services that fit both small-scale and high-investment needs
• Family-oriented professionals committed to integrity, safety, accountability, teamwork, humility, respect and communication.