british columbia’s agricultural land reserve the next 40 years
DESCRIPTION
British Columbia’s Agricultural Land Reserve The Next 40 Years. March 1, 2014. BC Association of Farmers ' Markets Conference. Purpose of the ALC. Preserve agricultural land Encourage farming on agricultural land - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
British Columbia’s Agricultural Land Reserve
The Next 40 Years
March 1, 2014
BC Association of Farmers' Markets Conference
Purpose of the ALC
ALR in BC
Preserve agricultural land
Encourage farming on agricultural land
Encourage local governments, First Nations, the government to accommodate farm use of agricultural land in their plans, bylaws &
policies
The ALC - Administrative Tribunal
ALR in BC
• The ALC is an administrative tribunal which is a specialized government agency established under provincial legislation to implement legislative policy.
• Administrative tribunals function at arm's length from government and are expected to exercise their role in a nonpartisan manner.
4
ALR Area by Region
Region ALR Area (hectares)
Percent of ALR in Region
Okanagan 224,977 5%Island 116,207 2%South Coast 148,207 3%Interior 1,528,968 33%Kootenay 392,557 8%North 2,210,783 49%Total 4,621,699 100%
ALC Strategic Shifts
1. Ensure ALR boundaries are defensible
2. Place agriculture first
3. Proactive planning focus instead of reactive application focus
4. Priority for bona fide farmers & ranchers
5. Strong alliances with stakeholders
6. Ability to respond & enforce
7. Up to date technology
years
the next
40MVRD-ALC Meeting – May 15, 2012v
MVRD-ALC Meeting – May 15, 2012
