A Guide to Using and Developing Trails in Farm and Ranch Areas
(updated 2006)This 59-page guide was developed to assist
trail proponents and developers. The guide emphasizes the importance
of land use compatibility when trails are being considered in or
near agricultural areas. The guide outlines mitigative techniques,
provides design examples and reviews planning and consultative
processes. The Guide also provides a "Code" for trail users in
farm and ranch areas.
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Trails through Agriculture Areas
(2005) This 2-page brochure is designed to inform users
of trails that go through agriculture areas of several key points
to help ensure a safe recreational experience that respects the
working landscape they are passing through.
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Local Government Links with Agriculture - Survey 2001This
report contains the results of a 2001 survey involving over 70 local
governments in BC. The survey explored how municipalities and
regional districts link with
their local farm and ranch communities in decision-making and
planning processes. The survey results were forwarded to all
local governments surveyed. A copy can be viewed at the
Ministry office in Abbotsford. |
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Separating Agriculture and Urban
Land Uses - An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Landscaped
Buffers (2001) |
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This 98-page, unpublished report was prepared by the Ministry.
The report focuses on decisions made by the Agricultural Land
Commission that required buffering. Eleven case studies in three
regions of BC were examined. A copy can be viewed at the
Ministry office in Abbotsford.
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The
Smart Growth Guide to Local Government Law and Advocacy
(2001) This comprehensive guide, prepared by West Coast
Environmental Law, focuses on the topics of "smart" urban growth.
Chapter 6 - Protecting Agricultural Land - discusses the
Agricultural Land Reserve and the Strengthening Farming Program. |
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Agricultural Advisory Committees Information Package
(2000)
This information package has been developed to provide information for
municipalities and regional districts that may be interested in
appointing an Agricultural Advisory Committee. The package
includes:
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The
Countryside and You - Understanding Farming
(1998)This 24-page booklet
explains to the non-farmer living in or near an agricultural area
what to expect from agricultural operations as farmers and
ranchers go about their day-to-day activities.
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Guide for Bylaw Development in Farming Areas
(1998)
The Guide contains extensive information about the development
of zoning bylaws in farming areas and contains the Minister's
Standards to guide bylaw development. Farm bylaws are also discussed, along with other opportunities to strengthen farming.
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Planning for Agriculture (1998)
Planning for Agriculture - Resource Materials
(TOC only) (1998)
Planning for Agriculture (66 pages) summarizes the key issues
in the Planning for Agriculture - Resource Materials
(400 pages, $50) document. The reports were prepared by the Agricultural
Land Commission to encourage greater focus on
agricultural issues and opportunities during planning processes.
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Bylaw Review
(TOC only) (1996 / 97 revised in 1998)
This 94-page, unpublished document reviewed the zoning bylaws of
19 local governments to better understand the agriculturally relevant
portions of the bylaws. The bylaw review provided background
information in the development of the Guide for Bylaw Development
in Farming Areas. Copies may be viewed at the Ministry office in
Abbotsford.
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Planning
Subdivisions Near Agriculture
(1997)
This 12-page brochure summarizes the report Subdivision Near Agriculture... A Guide for Approving Officers.
The brochure is designed for the general public, particularly those
individuals who may be planning to subdivide next to the Agricultural Land
Reserve.
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Subdivision Near Agriculture...A Guide for Approving Officers
(1996)
This 21-page
guide, was developed to assist subdivision approving officers when
considering proposals for subdivision near farmland. It includes examples of ways to improve subdivision
design, provide buffering and manage road patterns to improve land use
compatibility along agriculture's edge. Sample draft covenants associated with the provision of buffering
are also included.
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Strengthening Farming in British Columbia
(TOC Only)
A Guide to Implementation of the Farm Practices Protection
(Right to Farm) Act (1996) |
This document, often referred to as the 'Yellow Binder', was completed
in 1996 and forwarded to all local governments with land in the ALR.
It contains a compilation of information and documents relating to the
Strengthening Farming Program including:
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Landscaped Buffer Specifications
(1993)
This document was developed by the Agricultural Land Commission to
provide practical examples of the buffering of urban
development next to farming. It includes fencing specifications.
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