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DERT Blog
Welcome to our blog, where we share insights and stories to inspire and inform.


Intern Olivia Presents DERT Research at SEiMA Conference 2025
This year Saskatoon hosted the SEiMA Sustaintech Conference 2025, where our talented intern Olivia Yurach presented her research and the...
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May 1, 20251 min read
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USASK Explores Northern Boreal Species
Research on moss and northern boreal species at USASK is ongoing. Data collected from the growth chamber trial has been analyzed, and the...
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May 1, 20251 min read
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From Tiny Plants to Big Impact: Moss as a Keystone Species in Eco-Restoration
Moss is found at the boundary layer of the soil and the forested environment above, and mosses are known to play an important role in...
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Apr 17, 20251 min read
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Listening to the Land and Its People: Indigenous-Centered Restoration Research
Mackenzie is one of the master's students involved in the DERT Project. In early October, she presented a poster on her preliminary...
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Apr 16, 20251 min read
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Moss as a Natural Soil Amendment: A Sustainable Way to Increase Nitrogen
Did you know that nitrogen (N) is an essential plant nutrient? We have found that planting bristly hair-cap moss (Polytrichum piliferum)...
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Apr 16, 20251 min read
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From Research to Recognition: Intern Mackenzie Wins Two Scholarships for Indigenous-Led Restoration
Mackenzie Burnett presenting at the Annual 2024 Society of Ecological Restoration Conference in Vancouver, BC Mackenzie, one of the...
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Apr 15, 20251 min read
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Empowering Youth: Job Opportunities in Ecological Restoration
Ecological restoration plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems, and the DERT Project in the boreal forest of...
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May 24, 20241 min read
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Restoring the Boreal Forest
Nestled in the heart of the boreal forest, lies an ecological restoration initiative that is making waves in the realm of land...
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May 24, 20241 min read
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Bridging Indigenous Knowledge & Ecological Restoration
In the heart of Saskatchewan's boreal forest lies a project that stands as a beacon of hope for ecological restoration and community...
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May 24, 20242 min read
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