Ranching Task Force Calls for Agroforestry Tenure in BC

The Ranching Task Force was announced in May 2009 to identify key issues and opportunities facing the ranching industry in British Columbia, and to make recommendations to ensure a strong, vibrant and sustainable industry in British Columbia for this and future generations.

The Task Force's recommendations include a call for agroforestry tenures and changes to the provincial timber pricing to enable agroforestry and silvopasture projects:

"Amend legislation and policy to enable silvopasture development and other Agro-forestry initiatives on Crown land tenures, in an effort to manage land for both forestry and forage values simultaneously."

"Provide alternate timber pricing for range improvements including: fencing, fence protection, ecosystem restoration, pasture development, agro-forestry and silvopasture projects."

Read the full report at the Ranching Task Force website.