Dryland Forage Selection in the Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George Regions
Climate change projections across Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George region include warmer and drier summer conditions and shifting precipitation patterns that include more extreme rain events.
Supporting Riparian Health on Farmland for Flood Protection
The implications of climate change have resulted in heightened flood risk in the Kootenay and Boundary regions. A healthy functioning riparian area can provide valuable
Delta Greenhouse Water Supply: Risks & Options
Concerns regarding future water supply and impacts of climate change on agricultural water sources for Delta’s greenhouse sector were initially identified in the Delta Adaptation
Multi-functional Pasture Rejuvenation in the Cariboo
This project is a collaborative effort to determine economic operationally feasible methods for producers and managers to reduce the negative impacts of woody plant encroachment.
Linking Farmland to Floodplains
Warming winter and spring temperatures are changing precipitation patterns and causing earlier and more rapid snowmelt. These factors, combined with projected increases in spring precipitation,
The Vancouver Island Pests, Pollinators and Beneficials Project (VIPPB)
The Vancouver Island Pests, Pollinators and Beneficials Project (VIPPB) was initiated in 2021 and ran for the 2021 and 2022 growing seasons. The project was
Pollinator Assessment and Crop/Climate Analysis for Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George
Climate change in the Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George Regional Districts (BNFFG) is expected to result in altered temperature and precipitation regimes, and growing seasons that
Strategy for Weather Network Renewal for Tree Fruits in the Okanagan and Creston Valleys
This project looked at the existing weather monitoring network in the Okanagan and Creston Valleys. A roadmap for its enhancement, expansion, and sustainable operation was
Evaluating Mass Trapping as a Tool for Non-Chemical Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Management
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has been a major concern for all small fruit crops, including berries and soft fruits, in British Columbia since its detection
Agro-Thermal Heat Treatment of Grapevines in the Okanagan Valley
The potential of agro-thermal heat treatment to address challenges in wine grape production that are being magnified by increasing variability in temperature and precipitation was
Reflective Tarps to Maintain Blueberry Quality
These resources provide information about the benefits and use of reflective tarps to help maintain the quality of harvested blueberries during periods of high temperatures. The Reflective
Pest and Pollinator Assessment on Vancouver Island
This report reviews and summarizes current resources, monitoring activities and research related to agriculturally relevant pests, pollinators and beneficial insects in the Vancouver Island region. Gaps,
