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"Effects of Urban Decision Making on Rural Issues" speech by Gary Runka
"Effects of Urban Decision Making on Rural Issues" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.52 · File · [July 1982]
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Effects of Urban Decision Making on Rural Issues".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The introduction begins by stating that urban-oriented people are making decisions that impact on rural issues and land / people relationships. This paper provides a perspective largely from a rural point of view although, at the very end it is concluded that people in rural areas are often unaware of the dynamics of urban needs and priorities.

While the examples of urban influences on rural areas are too numerous to comprehensively outline even in a 16 page speech, GGR does cover a lot of ground in this regard in the paper. He feels that through careful planning built on understanding we can, as a society, achieve a comfortable balance.

The question is asked, who is rural and who is urban - there is a degree of blurring. The paper considers urban decision-making in the broadest context - whether political, economic or social.

The paper is broken into a consideration of urban decision making and its effects on rural areas from a number of points of view - (1) Political; (2) Economic; and (3) Lifestyle.

It is noted that there is a need for greater understanding of agriculture from both a rural and urban point of view and the spin-offs of food and fibre production in providing jobs in the urban community is not widely recognized by urban citizens or elected officials.

As the number of urbanites take up residence in rural areas their power at the local ballot box also increases. Three examples of urban decision making on rural issues are explored including:
(1) The "Killer" Mall;
(2) The "Suburban" Horse; and
(3) Soil Conservation.

Interdependence is specifically emphasized - there is seldom any decision taken that does not impact to some degree somewhere else along the urban-rural continuum."
"Energy... and Us"
2020.4.2.3.046 · Item · 1978
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original booklet by Terry R. Chantler of SPEC, the Canadian Scientific Pollution and Environmental Control Society, entitled "Energy... and Us".
"Evaluation of the Effect of Downstream Benefits to Washington State Agriculture Under the Columbia Treaty on the Competitive Positioning of BC Producers"
2020.4.4.28 · Item · 1994
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of the 1994 "Evaluation of the Effect of Downstream Benefits to Washington State Agriculture Under the Columbia Treaty on the Competitive Positioning of BC Producers" prepared by W.H. Holm and Associates for Provincial Agricultural Land Commission. Includes Volume 1: Summary and Volume 2: Analysis.
"Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
"Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.47 · File · Mar. 1981
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" for the Manitoba Land Use Conference Land User for the 80's - Private Rights and Public Interests, March 11 & 12,1981.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The conference theme of "Private Rights and Public Interests" is one that GGR often turned to. In this fairly lengthy speech GGR pulls together, in one paper, many of the themes and positions he has turned to in other speeches. He explains the 'land and water maze' and lists 12 uses competing for limited land and water resources. It is noted that the imbalance between agriculture vs urban uses, due to urban uses commanding much higher values resulting in agriculture finding itself in a defensive position, is discussed.

As the conference theme enunciates - GGR explores the tug-of-war between the myth of limitless land and community needs vs property rights and the fallacy that individual land use decisions do not impact the larger community. GGR emphasises the slowness of changing attitudes and the even slower political response and policy change. The confusion of jurisdiction concerning what level of government is best positioned to deal with resources issues is considered. GGR emphasizes the need to plan the use of land resources in an integrated and comprehensive fashion and the need for shared decision making.

Policy 3 of Manitoba's Regulation #217/80 - "Rural residential development should not be thought of, nor normally planned, as an evolutionary step from a rural landscape to an urban development" is noted. It is emphasized that the planning process has to catch up with the rural reality.

Central message - the importance of planning land and water use must be in keeping with the natural characteristics of the land and the needs and values of the local community. This latter point is of interest from the point of view that local community values and plans may dash with provincial values or policy."
Federal-Provincial Canada Land Inventory Coordinators Meeting in Victoria
Federal-Provincial Canada Land Inventory Coordinators Meeting in Victoria
2020.4.8.2.007 · Item · 1 Apr. 1971
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Photograph is a group portrait of the attendees at the Federal-Provincial Canada Land Inventory Coordinators Meeting in Victoria, March 31-April 1, 1971. Starting from the back row, left to right, attendees included: John Senyk, B.C.; Jim Allin, B.C.; Fred Frederickson, B.C.; Red Ward, Ontario; George Rathwell, Saskatchewan; John Foster, Ottawa, Charlie Rowles, B.C.; David Glover, Ottawa; Bill Yeomans, B.C.; Don Coombs, Ottawa; Harold Hoyt, N.B.; Brian King, Ottawa; Art Benson, B.C.; Scott Johnston, Ottawa; Dan Blower, B.C.; Vic Solman, Ottawa; Don Benn, B.C.; Dick Spilsbury, B.C.; Les Lavkulich, B.C.; Doug Lacate, B.C.; John Wilcox, B.C.; Alf Leahey, B.C.; Mike Romaine, Ottawa; Dick Marshall, B.C.; Gary Runka, B.C.; Norm Sprout, B.C.; Ken Beanlands, Newfoundland; Mick Roberts, Ottawa; Paul Lajoie, Ottawa; Pat Duffy, Ottawa; Bert Brink, B.C.; Merv McKay, Manitoba; Rich Goulden, Manitoba; Reg McCormack, Ottawa; Gerry Howell-Jones, B.C.; Marcel Belzile, Quebec; Paul Deane, Ottawa; Laurie Farstad, B.C.; Stu Scott, Alberta.
"Fisheries in the Year 2000"
2020.4.2.3.011 · Item · 1963
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original reprint from Canadian Fisheries Annual 1963 by Dr. J.L. Kask (Fisheries Research Board of Canada) entitled "Fisheries in the Year 2000".
Floppies
2020.4.9.3 · Subseries · 1987-2006
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Subseries consists of digital records created by Gary Runka and Joan Sawicki in the course of their personal lives, Land Sense Ltd. business, and professional careers. Records consist of correspondence, invoices, reports, tables, faxes, quotes, and other documents. Also includes some digital map and image files. The majority of these records are directly tied to Land Sense Ltd. client files (Series 2020.4.6) and likely represent the digital originals of some of the files represented within that Client Files Series.
FORUM newsletter issue
2020.4.2.3.053 · Item · 1981
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of the FORUM newsletter, Vol 3. No. 3, by the BC Ministry of Lands Parks and Housing featuring the Ecological Reserves Program.
"Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" speech by Gary Runka
"Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.31 · File · Dec. 1978
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" for the Agricultural Engineering Branch of the BC Ministry of Agriculture.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"In the letter dated December 29,1978, from GGR to Pat Brisbin (Secretary, Engineering Science Lead Committee), GGR refers to the enclosure as "the notes pertaining to my submission" that presumably was made at a meeting of the Engineering Science Lead Committee on December 21,1978.

The thrust of this item is to address the matter of intensive livestock farming in areas within close proximity to urban uses - e.g. in the ALR and along the urban / rural edge.

The 'notes" include a list of twelve "considerations" that should be taken into account when dealing with livestock enterprises on the urban edge.

Six 'actors' and their responsibilities are identified including:

  • The Agricultural Land Commission;
  • Ministry of Agriculture;
  • Local Governments;
  • BC Federation of Agriculture;
  • Intensive Livestock Operators; and
  • Non-farming Public.

It is emphasized that there is a need for communications between these actors and a need for education to avoid conflicts but makes clear that intensive agriculture shall be retained in the ALR.

The paper ends with a series of considerations - Philosophical / Social and Political Pressure / Financing and Tenure / Environmental - Pollution / Waste Disposal.

This paper demonstrates the long standing nature of concerns associated with intensive livestock operations near urban areas and the need for "edge planning"."
G. Gary Runka fonds
G. Gary Runka fonds
2020.4 · Fonds · 1945-2013

This fonds illustrates the life and work of G. Gary Runka and his contributions to the province of British Columbia. Gary Runka was the first General Manager of British Columbia's Agricultural Land Commission and helped establish the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve. After transitioning from a government career to private consulting, Runka provided comprehensive professional services through his land consultancy business, G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd., offering land capability and environmental assessments, integrated resource management, land and water use conflict resolution, and interdisciplinary land use planning. Described by colleagues as one of BC's most highly respected agrologists and influential land use planners, Runka had a 52-year career working on (or against) an incredible number of landmark projects in British Columbia, such as the Site C Project. Gary Runka’s partner in life and vocation, Joan M. Sawicki, worked with Gary on many of these projects—as well as her own; her contributions are also represented throughout the records of this fonds.

Gary Runka's deep connection to the land is evident from his earliest papers on aerial photo interpretation, his work with the Canada Land Inventory, through his speeches and his work establishing the BC Agricultural Land Reserve and in his subsequent consulting career through G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. Gary Runka's influence and legacy was recognized in the tributes paid after his death, including the post-humus award as the Real Estate Foundation's "Land Champion" for 2014.

The G. Gary Runka fonds has been divided into the following nine series:
1) Personal Records
2) Speeches & Publications
3) Professional Records
4) Agricultural Land Commission
5) Land Sense Ltd.
6) Client Files
7) Maps
8) Photographs
9) Digital Records

 Runka, G. Gary
G. Gary Runka resume
2020.4.1.04 · File · 1975
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a copy of Gary Runka's resume prior to the creation of his consultancy business G. Gary Runka Land Sense Ltd.
G. Gary Runka Writing
2020.4.2.2 · Subseries · 1961-1998
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Subseries consists of publications, manuscripts, and drafts of worked written, co-written, or edited by G. Gary Runka over the course of his career. Also includes conference proceedings that contain contributions by G. Gary Runka.
Gary Runka BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator papers
2020.4.2.2.05 · File · 1967-1973
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of papers written by G. Gary Runka during his role as BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator. Selected works include:

  • "Comments on General Soil Characteristics related to B.C. Industrial Zoning Maps",
  • "Ektachrome Infra-red and Ektachrome Aerial Photography Project - Pitt Meadows",
  • "A Short Course on Mapping Forest Lands Sept. 21-23, 1972, Prince George, Glacial Landforms and Surficial Materials",
  • "Soil Stability Ratings - South Okanagan", "East Kootenay Soil Capability for Agriculture - Agriculture Sector Review - Report to B.C. Intersector Evaluation Committee",
  • "Bulkley Intersector Analysis Area - Section I: Agriculture Sector Report - Report to B.C. Intersector Analysis Committee",
  • "Dryland and Irrigated Agriculture Capability Ratings - Sept. 1, 1971",
  • "Report on Land Capability for Agriculture and Forestry Prince George - Quesnel, Special Sale Area, B.C.",
  • "East Kootenay (Region 13) Soil Capability for Agriculture and the Intersector Evaluation",
  • "Tentative Correlation of Soils of British Columbia with Climatic Criteria", and,
  • "Urban Suitability vs Resource Conservation an Interpretation of British Columbia Land Inventory Data, 14 May, 1973".
Gary Runka MSc academic papers
2020.4.2.2.03 · File · 1966-1967
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of academic papers written by Gary Runka during his 1966-1967 Master of Science in Natural Resource Management and Land Use Planning at Cornell University, New York.
General agriculture material 1986-1990
2020.4.3.01 · File · 1986-1990
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • A draft report to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee from the Agriculture and Food Task Force
  • Draft appendix material for "Land Requirements for 150 Head Cow/Calf Operations" in British Columbia (excerpted from unknown report)
  • Handout for Agricultural Sciences 110 Lab Section discussion on "Rural/Urban Conflicts - Who is the Culprit?" (6 Feb. 1986)
General agriculture material 1996-1997
2020.4.3.02 · File · 1996-1997
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet
  • Fall 1997 issue of "Strengthening Farming", a periodical of the BC Provincial Agricultural Land Commission
  • A photocopy of the "Census of Agriculture 1996 and Historical Comparisons - B.C. Summary" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture
  • Material for the Agricultural Land Symposium: Food, Farms and the Future: A Symposium on Farm Classification, Taxation and Assessment and the Use of Farmland
  • "Celebrating Agriculture in Greater Vancouver September 14 to October 15, 1997" pamphlet
  • List of "Alternate Crops - Plantlist of Potentials for British Columbia" by Al Oliver (July 1996)
  • "Farm Population" bulletin from the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission containing urban, rural, and farm population data
General agriculture material 1998-1999
2020.4.3.03 · File · 1998-1999
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • BC Forest Service pamphlet "Industrial / Agricultural Burning: General Guide to Responsible Burning"
  • "Wildlife Damage Control in Agricultural Areas of British Columbia" pamphlet
  • "Bird Netting - Catch the Profits : A Blueberry Production Factsheet" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food
  • Spring 1999 issue of "Agriculture in the Classroom"
  • An internet printout of the November 1998 "Agricultural Lease Review Report"
  • Pamphlet for the "British Columbia Whole Farm Insurance Pilot Program (WFIP)"
  • Photocopy of the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Strategic Plan 1997-1998"
  • Printout of 11 June 1999 news article "Sawicki Calls for Stricter Food Safety Measures, Gets Promise of Labelling Legislation"
  • Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) Grain Transportation Fact Sheet about grain freight rates
  • Pamphlet for "The BCARA Organic Certification Program"
General agriculture material 1999-2000
2020.4.3.04 · File · 1999-2000
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • GRVD bulletin on "Greater Vancouver's Agriculture"
  • "Farm Fresh Products Guide 2000" published by the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association
  • Informational newspaper for the International Bison Conference 2000 in Edmonton
  • Winter 2000 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
General agriculture material 2000-2001
2020.4.3.05 · File · 2000-2001
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • Dan Wiebe's draft "Presentation to Agricultural Advisory Committee of the Township of Langley" (17 May 2001)
  • "Northern Grass Seed Development" (Spring 2001)
  • Email about Agri-Food Futures Fund
  • "A History of Change: The Next Decade for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries" (9 May 2001)
  • Winter 2001 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
  • "Canada's Beef Industry Fast Facts"
General agriculture material 2001-2004
2020.4.3.06 · File · 2001-2004
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • "Rural Resource Guide for Beef Producers" pamphlet
  • "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) communication regarding the 2004 Beef Industry Survey
  • BCCA Newsletter issues
  • BCCA information pamphlet "B.C. Wild Predator Loss Control & Compensation Program for Cattle
  • Canadian Cattlemen's Association "BSE and the Beef Cattle Industry Strategy for Recovery" information releases Fall 2003 and Fall 2004
  • "Fishing for Trouble" June 2003 column by Wendy Holm in Country Life in BC
  • Issues of the "Growing Together" newsletter from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia
  • British Columbia Agri-Tourism information bulletin Fall/Winter 2002
  • "BC Country Fairs 2003 Schedule" pamphlet
  • "Growing Places: Classroom Ideas and Agriculture Resources for British Columbia Educators" Winter 2003 issue
  • "BC Raspberries" pamphlet
  • "2002-2003 Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Association Farm Fresh Guide"
  • "Discover Chilliwack's Agri-Tourism Attractions" pamphlet
General agriculture material 2004-2008
2020.4.3.07 · File · 2004-2008
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • "Water Wise Plant Guide for this Area" pamphlet by Water Wise, a Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society Project
  • "Producing Livestock for Meat in British Columbia: Regulations and Resources" pamphlet from the BC Food Processors Association (March 2008)
  • Colour computer printout of "The British Columbia Agriculture Plan"
  • "Enhanced Animal Health Protection from BSE: Requirements for Canadian Cattle Producers" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
  • "A Guide to Age Verification" pamphlet from the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
  • "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) 2006 pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Cattle Industry Development Council (CIDC) newsletter
  • "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
General agriculture material 2008-2013
2020.4.3.08 · File · 2008-2013
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

  • The British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) Cattle Loss Survey for 2010, 2011, and 2012
  • "West Chilcotin Gardens" farm information
  • "British Columbia Premises Identification (BCPID) Registration of Livestock and Poultry Premises"
  • "BC Angus Association Breeder Directory 2010-2011" booklet
  • "The Hereford Influence" Spring 2011 publication of the British Columbia Hereford Association
  • "Growing Forward" newsletter
  • "Guidelines for Dealing with Compromised Cattle, Sheep & Goats"
  • "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
  • 2009 Horse Council BC Equine Industry Study survey
  • Issues of "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
  • "Canadian Johne's Disease Initiative - Beef Cattle" pamphlet
  • "Agriculture Wildlife Program: Wildlife Damage to Standing Forage" pamphlet
G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd.
2020.4.5 · Series · 1978-2018
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Series consists of the business records of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd., Gary Runka's consultancy business (co-owned with Joan Sawicki until 1991). G.G. Runka Land Sense Limited was incorporated as a company on 30 Nov. 1978 and dissolved on 30 Nov. 2018. Most business activity ceased after Gary Runka's death in July 2013. The company provided comprehensive professional services in land inventory, environmental assessment, integrated resource management, land and water use conflict resolution and interdisciplinary land use planning. Over the course of the company's operation, Gary Runka and his firm consulted on 681 assignments ranging from very large projects (such as the Site C project) to small residential/commercial land capability assessments.

The records within this series include company information documents, company client and project lists, and an early company accounting ledger. Also included are Runka's business "Communications Planners", which include a page for every business contact with summarized notes about communication with that individual; these provide a very detailed record of company business.
G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. brochure and promotional documents
2020.4.9.3.067 · File · 1995-1998
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • BROCH
  • CLIENT.97
  • CLIENT.98.doc
  • COMPANY.97
  • COMPANY.98.doc
  • GGRBIO.98.doc
  • PERSONEL.97
  • PROJECTS.97
  • PROJECTS.98.doc
  • SERVICES.97
  • AUTHOR.EXP
  • BROCH.STY
  • CLIENT96.LST
  • COMPANY.95
  • GGR.BIO
  • PROFILE.GGR
  • PROJ96.LST
  • SERVICES.95
G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. logo
2020.4.9.3.024 · File · 1998
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Floppy consists of G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file records for jobs.

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • TRASH
  • !LANDSEN.EPS
  • !LANDSEN.TIF
  • BACKUP