As part of our constant drive to innovate, we have created a interactive Seed-zone map.
Seed-zone legislation is crucial to reclamation and biology. By making sure the trees we plant are genetically adapted to the climate, latitude, elevation and even habitat growth of specific locations means better survival rates and healthier trees.
Our map lets you quickly find the location of seed zones for your upcoming tree orders.
About Us
Starting from a few tree planting friends over a decade ago Shakti Reforestation has grown to be an institution in Alberta. Working with natural resource companies, environmental and consulting firms, First Nations, local and international organisations. Having planted 10’s of millions of seedlings our trained team are leaders in complex logistical and administrative challenges.
Chris Harris
Owner and General Manager
Planting trees has spanned Chris’ entire career. Determined to do this work since childhood, he became a tree planter after high-school. Nine years later Shakti began, as Chris’ brainchild. He is more determined than ever in this lifelong ambition to plant trees.
Ron Laverdiere
Lead Supervisor
Ron has a vast experience with trees and horticulture. Equipped with an Engineering Degree, Ron enjoys to problem solve logistics, equipment and challenging terrain. He has an impressive list of certifications. As well as many year experience studying permaculture both in Canada and abroad.
Martin Smith
Lead Supervisor
Martin’s curiosity for the outdoors and natural world has led him to a career in sustainable and responsible resource management. His passion is remote access work working with ATV’s, UTV’s and helicopters’ both slinging and flying.
Cassie De Colling
Administration and Marketing
Everyday Cassie keeps our crew on track and focused on the job at hand. She is pivotal part of the Shakti team, making sure that from the office to in the field we have everything we need.
We manage the full production cycle
Seed Collection
Shakti has collected many thousands of hecto-litres of different species of seeds, tree cones, cuttings, stakes, and other tree and plant genetic material.
Sourcing + Growing
We understand the requirments of provincial and ecological seed-zones we work with your project scope and our nurseries to provide the trees you need.
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Site Preparation
Shakti has the tools and equipment for mounding, de-building access, and removal of unwanted/unnatural material. Are all part of the service we offer.
Tree Planting
With over five hundred successful projects planted. Our elite team work with helicopters, ATV’s, UTV’s or our in-house Marsh Master tank to get the job done.
Surveying
Using technology to retrieve information from the field. We undertake surveys in all kinds of terrain, conditions and weather for our client’s reports.
Why choose Shakti?
Committed to the game
We are 110% committed to all our clients and opportunities to plant more trees. We are absolute in our efforts to produce and contribute to the objective of tree planting.
Detailed reporting
We understand the need for accurate data. Our daily reports include.
- Seed-zone and location of cones collected or trees planted.
- Realtime tracking of trees planted in relation to delivery order.
- Georeferenced mapping.
- Equipment used.
- Safety analysis.
Cost efficienty
We love to plant trees. With our combined experience, in-house equipment, elite crews and integrated tech systems. We work with you to plan economical strategies for long term solutions.
Lets talk about your next project.
