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The Economy of Grass “The voice for grasslands in British Columbia” MAGAZINE OF THE GRASSLANDS CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA SUMMER 2008 THE ECONOMY OF GRASS To order a copy today, visit www.chrisharris.com. Two Mile Pasture at Alkali Lake Ranch near Williams Lake. Alkali Lake Ranch, thought to be the oldest ranch in western Canada, is discussed in the feature article “Are Ranchers an Endangered Species?” on page 10. PHOTO LIZ TWAIN MAGAZINE OF THE GRASSLANDS CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA SUMMER 2008 The Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia (GCC) was established as a society in August 1999 and as a registered charity on December 21, IN THIS ISSUE 2001. Since our beginning, we have been dedicated to promoting education, conservation and stewardship of British THE ECONOMY OF GRASS Columbia’s grasslands in collaboration with our partners, a diverse group of organizations and individuals that includes government, range management specialists, ranchers, agrologists, ecologists, First Nations, land trusts, conservation groups, recreationists and grassland enthusiasts. The GCC’s mission is to: •foster greater understanding and appreciation for the ecological, social, economic and cultural impor tance of grasslands throughout BC; FEATURES •promote stewardship and sustainable management practices that will ensure the page 10 Are Ranchers an Endangered Species? Stephen Leahy long-term health of BC’s grasslands; and •promote the conservation of representative page 18 Economics 101 and the Environment Barbara Heidenreich grassland ecosystems, species at risk and their habitats. GCC Board of Directors GCC IN BRIEF EXECUTIVE David Zirnhelt, Big Lake Ranch page 2 Message from the Chair David Zirnhelt CHAIR Michael Kennedy, Lillooet page 2 Message from the Executive Director Bruno Delesalle VICE CHAIR King Campbell, Salmon Arm page 3 GCC Program and Project Updates SECRETARY / TREASURER Michael Pitt, Pender Island PAST CHAIR Leanne Colombo, Cranbrook PERSPECTIVES Lauchlan Fraser, Kamloops Bill Henwood, North Vancouver page 22 The Realities of Ranching Today Judy Guichon Mark Quaedvlieg, Keremeos Jim White, Knutsford page 26 Capturing the Grassland Spirit: Speaking with Chris Harris Sage Birchwater BOARD Barry Booth, Prince George page 32 Personal Landscapes: Grasslands and Wetlands--A Natural Linkage Ian Barnett Darren Dempsey, Knutsford Mike Duffy, 108 Mile Ranch Bruce Gordon, West Vancouver Judy Guichon, Quilchena FLORA AND FAUNA Sonja Leverkus, Fort Nelson Francis Njenga, Kamloops page 14 Flora: Grasses Deserve Respect Don Gayton Hillary Page, Invermere Darrell Smith, Invermere page 15 Fauna: Dragonflies--Jewels in the Grass Rob Cannings, Ph.D. HONORARY BOARD MEMBER Bob Peart, Sidney EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OTHER Bruno Delesalle, Kamloops page 8 Grasslands Research: Thompson Rivers University Lauchlan Fraser, Ph.D. Magazine Production Bruno Delesalle page 9 Across the Province PUBLISHER Catrina Crowe page 24 Success Stories: Barnhartvale Horse & Hiker Trail Preservation Society Catrina Crowe MANAGING EDITOR Amber Cowie page 27 Past Feature Update: Ashcroft Ranch Landfill Proposal RESEARCH AND DESIGN page 28 Partner Profile: Biodiversity BC COVER Sporabolis releasing seeds. page 29 Members’ Corner Photo by J. Kevin Dunn www.jkevindunn.com BC GRASSLANDS 1 Message from the Chair David Zirnhelt I vividly recall a telephone call from one of my sons, past. Further, perhaps those who have always been doing telling me he had just heard that on the Chicago exchange, the right thing should be rewarded first! Carbon Credits for sequestered carbon on farmland were I guess this goes to show that there is much to be trading at $4 per acre. My immediate thought was that worked out in the amounts and the conditions of payment was not very much, although if that could be collected on for ecological goods and services. Farmers and ranchers vast grassland ranges, then it might amount to something will have to be informed, well-researched, strong and for those fortunate enough to have such rangelands. united, if their share of ecological goods and services are Recently, Canadian Farm Manager reported that the range to be rewarded by society. We should ask the question, for carbon credits was $2 to $7 per acre, at an average of $4.50, from 2003-2006. In my view, there needs to be “Are we doing enough to be part of future decisions about recognition that people who have already been doing the ecological goods and services?” right thing, such as keeping carbon sequestered rather On another note, the GCC is developing its next strategic than giving it up to the atmosphere, should receive the plan to guide us in the years to come. This will be a key same rewards as those who might just now be converting document for the future of grasslands in BC. Comments to the right thing, having done the wrong thing in the about our modus operandi and goals are always welcome. Message from the Executive Director Bruno Delesalle This issue of BC Grasslands focuses on the “Economy of strategies, such as economic and market-based incentives Grass.” While it’s a complex theme that cannot be fully and full cost accounting of grassland services. All these explored in just one magazine, we can certainly begin. But strategies, and others identified in this issue, need to be as we investigate the economics of sustainability and the addressed if we’re to stem the tide of large ranch break- value of ecological goods and services, we need to do so ups and the urbanization of BC’s rural landscapes. Our within a broader vision of working toward practical solu - goal is to preserve native grasslands and ranchlands for tions that make stewardship a viable and affordable land current and future generations. use option. In the next issue, we will extend our exploration of In the last issue, I discussed the need for collaborative native grasslands and range issues beyond BC to the and effective incentive programs for agricultural landown - world, building on an incredible trip I recently took to ers that include values for ecological goods and services. China for a rangeland and grassland congress. Please see a Tax-based incentives won’t assist ranchers during tough brief summary of the congress on page 29 and pick up the economic times, when cash flow is the main issue and next issue for the full story. when the only reprieve is to sell land for economic sur - Finally, as we approach the GCC’s 10th year, I turn to vival. How then do we develop innovative economic you, our readers, for your feedback and input for our 10- incentives that put cash in the rancher’s pocket for pre - year anniversary issue planned for the fall of 2009. This serving the ecological benefits that grasslands provide to will be a special issue and your input is encouraged and welcomed! society? In light of the growing demand to demonstrate the eco - nomic values of the natural capital and services grasslands We apologize for the delay in publishing the provide, the Grasslands Conservation Council of BC is Spring (now Summer) 2008 BC Grasslands embarking on a new Grasslands Natural Capital Initiative. magazine. The next issue will be released Through this initiative the GCC will position itself to work before Christmas, and by the New Year we’ll more effectively with industry, the BC Cattlemen’s have our production schedule back on track. Association, government and non-governmental organiza - tions to keep working ranches working and to explore Thank you for your patience. 2 BC GRASSLANDS GCC in Brief Education and Outreach Program Reaching out personally and technologically The Education and Outreach program the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River there are isolated patches of indigenous continues to extend awareness of grasslands Valley. grasses on south facing slopes, they’re rich through personal interactions —at work - Ecosystems Biologist Alicia Goddard’s and vaired. shops and trade fairs—and through tech - passion for Sharp-tailed Grouse was addic - At our final stop, those with a passion for nology —on websites and TV public service tive when she enthusiastically discussed wild native grasses were given free rein to announcements. species at risk. After joining the Peace River explore the undisturbed south facing slopes Forage Association in the afternoon, we dis - of the South Clayhurst Grasslands ecologi - Peace River workshop experiences as cussed subjects of common interest to pro - cal reserve. wide and varied as the region ducers around the province, including alter - By the end of the workshop, we came A highlight of the year was the chance to native fertilizing techniques and invasive away with a greater appreciation of the make personal connections around com - plant control. Dr. Linda Wilson, of the unique challenges facing the northern mon interests in grasslands at the GCC’s Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, vividly regions of the province. The GCC warmly 2008 workshop in the Peace Valley Region. illustrated the problems invasives can cause thanks all our sponsors who made the From June 6 to 8, the GCC hosted a work - when she spoke about the perverse persist - workshop such a rewarding experience for shop based in Dawson Creek to explore ence of Orange Hawkweed, a plant that has all of us. “Grasslands of the North: Threats and already spread through much of mid-north - Challenges to Grasslands in the Peace.” At ern BC but not yet reached the Peace, she Meet us at the fair the Friday evening dinner that followed our believed. Meet us not only at the fair, but also at Annual General Meeting, we learned how After a very full day of learning, we trade shows and environmental expos. some of the issues shared by all BC grass - enjoyed the BBQ that the Forage While workshops give us a great opportuni - lands—grasslands management, open Association generously hosted for us and ty to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and range/open forest, carbon sequestration— the opportunity to relax and socialize.
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