Land 

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In the desolate high plains of southeast New Mexico, the wooded wilderness of eastern Alberta and the green rolling hills of the Barnett Shale, Devon’s land-use philosophy is the same: to be good stewards of the land. Often, we are able to leave the land in better shape than we found it.

In Canada, we have planted thousands of trees to offset the loss of those needed to build roads. In New Mexico, we reseed land, provide additives to treat soil deficiencies and work with the Bureau of Land Management to control noxious weeds. In numerous locales, we place multiple oil and natural gas wells on a single pad. We look for opportunities throughout North America to improve wildlife habitat and to limit the extent of our impact on the land.

These efforts have drawn accolades from government agencies, conservation groups and industry organizations. While we appreciate that recognition, our actions are driven by a simple core value: be a good neighbor. 

Conservation epitomized in Devon’s Lake Benbrook project

In the heart of the Barnett Shale, Devon proved again that being stewards of the land, of the community and of a publicly traded company are not mutually exclusive ideals.

Canadian Division returning land to a sustainable landscape

Devon has a commitment to minimize our disruption of the land we use and return land to a sustainable landscape. Leaders explain in this three-part package how Devon's Canadian Division teams are approaching many new levels in minimizing impact.

Devon’s preservation efforts honored by Interior Department

U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar recently lauded the company’s work to establish a new, streamlined system for obtaining archaeological surveys before drilling or building lease roads in Southeast New Mexico.

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Multi-well pads becoming the norm

Recent technological drilling advancements allow Devon to place several wells on a single site. The benefits of this practice are numerous, not only for the company, but also for property owners and other stakeholders.

Restoring habitat in New Mexico

Devon is helping the U.S. Bureau of Land Management control mesquite in southeast New Mexico. This partnership could help restore vital habitat for the lesser prairie chicken and other wildlife.

Helping preserve the sage grouse

Throughout the western United States, populations of a chicken-size bird called the sage grouse are dwindling. Devon is doing its part to reverse this trend.