Lambert Peat Moss is a member of the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association. This 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 of Lambert Peat Moss adhere:
- 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
Canadian Peat Moss and the Environment
Less that 0.2% of Canadian bogs are used for horticulture, providing literally thousands of years of harvestable peat (approximately 29,000 years.) Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is growing more than 70 times faster than the current harvests.
Several environmental agencies oversee all aspects of the peat bogs to insure a safe and sustainable ecosystem.
Canadians are proud to share this sustainable resource to improve your soil and provide soil-less media.
Lambert is committed to and practices sustainable peatland management and is a member of the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association.
VeriFlora® – Certified Peatland Products certification
Rivière-Ouelle, July 14, 2011.
Lambert Peat Moss Inc. is proud to announce it has recently obtained the VeriFlora® – Certified Peatland Products certification for responsible peatland management.
VeriFlora® is a sustainability certification program for fresh flowers and potted plants. This certification program is based on ISO 9 0001 et ISO 14 001 standards; the requirements for this this program involve all aspects of peat production, environmental protection and social responsibility as well as product quality.
Companies that are VeriFlora® certified must meet specific criteria. An independent agency, Scientific Certification Systems (www.scscertified.com) will thoroughly verify if the company meets these criteria and the company’s compliancy based on the following elements :
• Responsible peatland management
• Protection and conservation of ecosystems
• Conservation of resources and energy efficiency
• Integrated waste management
• Equitable working conditions
• Community Benefits
• Product Quality
The Canadian peat moss industry has already undertaken steps collectively to maintain and develop the best management practices in the peatland sector and the peat industry.
This certification program for responsible peatland management is the most important standard and compliancy to this program guarantees a firm commitment to ongoing improvement in the production of substrates for horticultural growth. For more information on the VeriFlora® – Certified Peatland Products certification, please visit : http://www.tourbehorticole.com/en/responsible-production/index.php/?storyid=3922