Compton Petroleum Corp.
On October 16, 2007, Compton Petroleum Corporation continued its long-term commitment to environmental responsibility by presenting a $30,000 cheque to Alberta Conservation Association to assist with enhancing browse in the Chain Lakes area. Compton previously supported Alberta Conservation Association in 2006 with a $10,000 donation.
The Chain Lakes Moose Habitat Enhancement Program was created in the early 1980s by Alberta Fish and Wildlife through the former Buck for Wildlife Program. Moose, deer and elk all require a balance of mature forest for escape and thermal cover within close proximity of rejuvenating trees and shrubs for browse. However, when browse become over-mature, they provide limited feed to the herbivores and without a natural fire cycle, human-caused disturbances such as logging or brush clearing recreate a rich source of browse.
During the early 1980s, the habitat condition in the Chain Lakes area was evaluated using various surveys, and it was decided that mechanical clearing of 965 acres would be completed to improve browse for the moose and other wildlife species. The Chain Lakes Moose Habitat Enhancement Program has proven itself as a valuable initiative and as a result, has garnered the support of Alberta Conservation Association and the Public Lands, Forests and Fish and Wildlife divisions of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development.