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Agricultural Land Commission personal records
2020.4.1.03 · Dossier · 1974-1999
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of personal correspondence to Gary Runka during (or related to) his time at the Agricultural Land Commission. Includes letters of appreciation and correspondence with Ministers.
"The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process" speech by Gary Runka to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee
"The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process" speech by Gary Runka to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee
2020.4.2.1.07 · Dossier · 14 Nov. 1972
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Environment Committee entitled "The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Chamber of Commerce".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR makes the point in opening that the Chamber of Commerce may not be a group the public normally associates with concern for the environment but he feels it is time to correct this fallacy.

This speech is of value, if for nothing else, for the outline provided of the origin of the Canada Land Inventory (page 2).

Interestingly in the light of a future Land Commission publication, GGR uses the phrase "...with proper inventory information perhaps we would have left some of our options open". The 15 page B.C. Land Commission booklet published in March 1975 [was titled 'The B.C. Land Commission: Keeping the Options Open']."
"Physical Resource Data Needs in Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
"Physical Resource Data Needs in Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.10 · Dossier · Apr. 1974
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Physical Resource Data Needs in Land Use Planning" which was given at a technical workshop to develop an integrated approach to base data inventories for Canada's Northland.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"While the speech is not related to agriculture or farmland preservation directly, GGR emphasises the importance of data collection and mapping and its use in the planning process. The general principles he discusses were those employed in the development of the Agricultural Land Reserve.

The proceedings of the workshop were published in 1979 by Environment Canada." The proceedings are available online at: https://www.geostrategis.com/PDF/1974-04-17%20remote%20sensing%20for%20northen%20surveys%20and%20environmental%20monitoring-jean%20Thie%20CCRS%20copy.pdf
"Planned Development and Land Conservation" speech by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Labour Environmental Conference
"Planned Development and Land Conservation" speech by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Labour Environmental Conference
2020.4.2.1.11 · Dossier · 3 Nov. 1974
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Labour Environmental Conference entitled "Planned Development and Land Conservation".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR discusses the 'problem' of land being considered as either an "ecological natural resource" or "hot commodity".

He mentions that his background is in the natural sciences and land use planning and prefers to look at land as an ecological resource, not simply as a commodity.

The speech includes a quick review of the Land Commission's work and with reference to the Land Commission Act he makes the following observation (p.2):
"...the purpose is hardly necessary to relate to you - as what animal survives that destroys his food habitat next to his shelter or cover?"

The reason for BC's farmland preservation program could hardly be better stated."
"Resource Use Conflicts - The Fight Over What's Left" speech by Gary Runka
"Resource Use Conflicts - The Fight Over What's Left" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.21 · Dossier · 28 Jan. 1977
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Resource Use Conflicts - The Fight Over What's Left" at the Canadian Bar Association Winter Meeting, Harrison Hot Springs.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The panel discussion that GGR was participating in was entitled "Resource Use Conflicts - The Fight over What's Left".

GGR makes the point that without legislative steps to preserve agricultural land in BC, what would be left in terms of farmland in not too many years would be "nothing at all". After this reinforcement of the need for the Land Commission Act he explains briefly the designation of the ALRs and comments at length on the different types of applications.

It is explained that the ALR is based upon agricultural capabilities of the land:
"In other words, a soil/climate combination. The ALR is aimed at preserving agricultural land in the long term. Factors, such as parcel size, economic viability, current market conditions, ownership etc. play little or no role in the decision-making process."

In light of a considerable amount of the Commission's workload being focused on the processing of applications GGR remarks that:
"If we are sincere in our attempts to preserve an agricultural land base for future generations of British Columbians, we must regard the ALR as only a first step of many that are needed."

A flow chart is referred to but not included in the package."
"The British Columbia Agricultural Land Preservation Program" speech and article by Gary Runka
"The British Columbia Agricultural Land Preservation Program" speech and article by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.23 · Dossier · 1977-1978
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "B.C. Agricultural Land Preservation Program". This speech was originally given on March 23, 1977 at the Sol Conservation Society of America National Symposium. Includes a version of the speech turned into a paper submitted for publication as "British Columbia's Agricultural Land Preservation Program" in the Assessors Journal. The speech and paper is accompanied by:

  • supplementary transparencies for presentation
  • Resume for G. Gary Runka
  • Canada Land Inventory Ratings
  • Summary of Applications Processed under the Land Commission Act
  • Areas Included and Excluded from the ALR by Year
  • Flow Chart for Applications under the Agricultural Land Commission Act

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This speech was given on March 23, 1977 and represents a major paper given to an international audience.

GGR provides a contextual overview of B.C. and breaks his speech into an overview of the legislation, how the ALR was established and the administration of the Reserve.

The speech, in part, draws upon themes in other speeches but this paper tends to pull all these subjects together in this single presentation.

GGR notes that up to this point 80% of the exclusion applications are from non-farmers and it is estimated that the program has saved 40,000 acres (16,187 ha.) of farmland from being converted to irreversible uses.

GGR outlines several key principles to having a successful program to preserve agricultural land including:

  • Regulations must be based on solid technical data people can understand;
  • Any control mechanism needs to be basically apolitical;
  • Must include shared decision-making - local governments and the public were involved in creating the ALR plans and local governments continue to provide comments and recommendations on applications; and
  • Ensure opportunity for integration and communication with the Ministry of Agriculture and other provincial government agencies and Advisory Committees of the B.C. Federation of Agriculture.

This speech was published as part of the symposium proceedings: "Land Use, Tough Choices in Today's World: The Proceedings of a
National Symposium, March 21-24,1977, in Omaha, Nebraska" by the Soil Conservation Society of America."
"Land Use Planning and the Farmer" speech by Gary Runka
"Land Use Planning and the Farmer" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.24 · Dossier · 2 Mar. 1978
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the BC Provincial Seed Fair in Fort St. John entitled "Land Use Planning and the Farmer".

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"Given the title and the audience, this speech reads like a wake-up call to farmers to pay attention to land use planning issues and get involved. Despite the available copy of the speech appearing as a draft the nature of the topic - farmers needing to get involved in land use planning - establishes a point that GGR obviously feels is important in the overall effort to preserve agricultural land.

The speech includes several examples of land use planning that can affect the agricultural industry including:

  • Rural zoning by local governments and the provincial ALR zoning;
  • Hydro-electric planning (a reference in all probability to Site C);
  • Preparation of regional, community and particularly settlement plans;
  • Industrial land development strategies;
  • Federal fisheries legislation;
  • Transportation planning;
  • Crown land lease proposals;
  • Water resources;
  • Various other land use initiatives involving wildlife habitat, open space recreation, historic and archeological sites; and
  • Taxation and assessment policy

Stapled to the original typed speech is a set of hand written notes (not copied) that are largely identical to the typed version. The typed version does have a few mysterious blanks but when checking the handwritten version the blanks may simply represent illegibility problems with the hand writing at the time of typing. Given these blanks, this may in fact have been a first draft of the speech with a cleaner copy typed up prior to delivery."
Untitled speech by Gary Runka to the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) Annual General Meeting
Untitled speech by Gary Runka to the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) Annual General Meeting
2020.4.2.1.26 · Dossier · [June 1978]
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of an untitled speech about resource conflicts given by Gary Runka to the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) Annual General Meeting in Vancouver.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The original version consists of 3 pages of hand-written notes that were accompanied by slides (not available). The hand written notes have been transcribed.

GGR outlined several societal needs and wants but emphasises that we don't have enough land to provide for all these needs and desires if we keep planning in a haphazard manner.

He urges environmentalists to be prepared technically and avoid the image of being opposed to everything. He calls for greater integration in dealing with resource issues.

GGR was the keynote, guest speaker at the meeting."
Personal reflections of Gary Runka for the Agricultural Land Commission 10 Year publication
Personal reflections of Gary Runka for the Agricultural Land Commission 10 Year publication
2020.4.2.1.32 · Dossier · Dec. 1983
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of the written personal reflections of Gary Runka for the "'Ten Years of Agricultural Land Preservation", December 1983.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"These personal reflections were prepared by GGR for publication in the ALC's document commemorating its 10th anniversary entitled "Ten Years of Agricultural Land Preservation". These reflections form pages 33 - 35 of this 61 page document.

The reflections portray the hectic start of the Land Commission's work but also inform us of GGR's role prior to becoming the Commission's first General Manager. As noted, "I had been extensively involved in drawing up the "suggested ALR plans" for the various regional districts while working with the Soils Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture." He then accompanied the Commission on their initial meetings with regional districts and local governments around the province.

The fact that GGR played a key role in developing the CLI mapping (an important basis of the ALR), then was involved with drawing up the suggested ALR plans, followed by his efforts as ALC General Manager to implement the Reserve plans, and finally sign off on the completed ALR plan map sheets, arguably makes Gary Runka, like no other person, the "Father of the ALR"."
"The Rural-Urban Continuum: Tough Land Use Choices Ahead" speech by Gary Runka
"The Rural-Urban Continuum: Tough Land Use Choices Ahead" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.42 · Dossier · [July 1980]
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "The Rural-Urban Continuum: Tough Land Use Choices Ahead" for the Vernon Rotary Rural-Urban Day.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This speech / paper does cover some old ground dealt with in other speeches but is nicely brought together here.

GGR outlines several competing land uses and uses agriculture as a starting point in setting the stage by noting that there are just 74,400 food producers and 2,400,000 other British Columbians.

An emphasis is placed on communications, especially since most planners and politicians are overwhelmingly urban oriented. When involved with rural planning it is important to understand the rural side of the fence and look back at the urban area rather than the other way around. This means "understanding the natural characteristics of the land resource and its ecosystems."

Seven issues are considered:

  1. Short-sighted premises - the supply of land is limitless and the individual has the right to use his
    land as he wishes without affecting others;
  2. The interdependence of man within natural systems is not fully appreciated;
  3. Reluctance of rural people to accept planning programs;
  4. Institutions and organizations reflect rural reality;
  5. Sprawl is not confined to urban areas and when it affects the rural area it can be a large problem;
  6. The dilemma of wanting data to make good land use decisions, but while we wait for information,
    bad decision are being made; and
  7. What is politically palatable?

The speech ends with the need for rural and urban communities to be mutually supportive. While farmland preservation isn't central to this speech the rural resource and planning theme is relevant."
"BC Soil Conservation Issues: How Serious are They?" speech by Gary Runka
"BC Soil Conservation Issues: How Serious are They?" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.54 · Dossier · Mar. 1987
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "BC Soil Conservation Issues: How Serious are They?" for a BCFA Soil Conservatiori Seminar - March 10,1987.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"Stressing the importance of soil conservation, this speech begins by noting that all land and water users (not just agriculture) - on-site or off-site - are involved with soil conservation.

The paper is broken into 3 sections:
(1) Framework Considerations in which the diversity of BC's landform and climate is noted. The key soil conservation issues from a provincial perspective are reviewed including:

  • erosion;
  • sedimentation;
  • acidification;
  • organic matter loss; and
  • soil compaction.

(2) Economic Considerations - the estimated loss annually in agriculture due to soil erosion is 30 to 50 million dollars.
(3) Legislation and Institutional Structure Considerations - BC is noted as having no provincial legislation that has soil conservation as its main thrust.

While the ALC Act and ALR are not directly mentioned, soil conservation is an important associated issue related to farmland preservation."
"Landscape Level Planning - Fitting People into the Watershed" speech by Gary Runka
"Landscape Level Planning - Fitting People into the Watershed" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.62 · Dossier · [June 1994]
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Landscape Level Planning - Fitting People into the Watershed" at the Stewarding Our Watersheds Conference.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The first half of this speech takes a very broad sweep in defining landscape units and the provincial planning system. In the second section "Entering the People Use Maze", the paper focuses more locally on the Salmon River watershed and discusses the findings of a survey associated with the Langley Rural Plan.

The survey results demonstrated that for both rural and non-rural residents in Langley, 'the country atmosphere' was why they had chosen to live in Langley. Residents also disagreed with the statement that it was unpleasant to live in an agriculture area.

The third section - "Techniques of Integrating Balanced, Sustainable People Use" into the Watershed" considers eight tools that will assist achieving "landscape level" planning, one of which is the ALC Act.

Besides these direct references to agriculture, country atmosphere and ALC Act; the Langley Rural Plan drew heavily on the survey that GGR refers to and the Plan, which was largely comprised of agricultural lands, was inspirational in the development of the Commission of work "Planning for Agriculture".
"Managing Conservation Lands to keep Nature's Pulse Beating" speech by Gary Runka
"Managing Conservation Lands to keep Nature's Pulse Beating" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.67 · Dossier · Sept. 2009
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Managing Conservation Lands to keep Nature's Pulse Beating" for the BC Trust for Public Lands.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR's was the opening address at the workshop. While this speech is focused on the issue of Best Management Practices (BMP), comments about the ALR are woven into the presentation. This copy of the speech appears to be a draft version and includes several hand-written amendments with some points crossed out.

In the opening, mention is made of the grounding that the 2008 document "Taking Nature's Pulse: the Status of Biodiversity in British Columbia" has provided the workshop.

This speech provides an historical overview of the broader provincial context of BMP's drawn from 40 years of GGR's experience. The following is a selection of his comments:

  • BMP's are part of the "tool kit" of policy and management mechanisms that have been experimented with over the decades to try to rationalize human economic activities with the needs of other species and overall ecosystem well-being.
  • Historically the 1960s and 70s Canada Land Inventory program that emerged from the Resources for Tomorrow conferences was a significant benchmark mapping land capability for agriculture, forestry, recreation, wildlife and waterfowl use (of which GGR was centrally involved).
  • Within BC, using the CLI, the 1973 Land Commission Act authorized the establishment of a provincial zone to protect those sacred lands with the biophysical capability to grow food.

One point was not used in the speech (crossed out). The speaking notes, however, include a reference to the Land Commission legislation originally having a complimentary conservation objective that had since been removed. GGR makes the point that still having the conservation function may have contributed positively to current struggles to preserve natural habitat. Regardless, it is noted that the concept of the ALR has been a unique, effective and, most importantly a lasting management practices tool for conserving lands identified as biophysically significant.

A further selection of points made:

  • We need to evolve BMP tools that are adaptable yet resilient in the face of changing knowledge, climate change and ever-evolving social priorities.
  • Traditionally, planning has been most associated with local governments in the form of official community, regional and neighbourhood plans and as an outgrowth of the ALR - Agricultural Area Plans.
  • Environment Farm Planning - by agreeing to engage in the conservation planning process, participating farmers and ranchers have qualified for funding to carry out farm improvements benefitting conservation and biodiversity.
  • The work of the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust is outlined (p. 8)
  • "My final words of wisdom are - Be focused and be pragmatic"
  • "Many of the best intentions to standardize land management practices for conservation lands have been great on paper - but never quite make it on the ground."
  • And, if BMP are not implemented effectively on the ground, they cannot play the critical role they need to play in 'keeping nature's pulse beating'."
Gary Runka MSc academic papers
2020.4.2.2.03 · Dossier · 1966-1967
Fait partie de 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.
Gary Runka BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator papers
2020.4.2.2.05 · Dossier · 1967-1973
Fait partie de 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".
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site publications
2020.4.2.3.093 · Dossier · 1993-1996
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File includes original and photocopied copies of "GWAII HAANAS National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site Management Plan for the Terrestrial Area" plus Public Planning Program newsletters 1, 2, & 3 by the Archipelago Management Board for Government of Canada and Council of Haida Nation.
General agriculture material 2000-2001
2020.4.3.05 · Dossier · 2000-2001
Fait partie de 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 2004-2008
2020.4.3.07 · Dossier · 2004-2008
Fait partie de 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
Professional associations 1997
2020.4.3.10 · Dossier · 1997
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, periodicals, and pamphlets. Includes:

  • "A Tribute to the BCFA British Columbia Federation of Agriculture 50th Anniversary 1936-1986" supplement to the December 1986 issue of Country Life in BC
  • An invitation to participate in transforming and evolving the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at UBC, with an included 'Scenario Workbook'
  • BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet
Professional associations 1998
2020.4.3.11 · Dossier · 1998
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected periodicals, reports, and leaflets. Includes:

  • "Archipelago" Spring 1998 newsletter issue of the Galiano Conservancy Association
  • "Landmark" Winter 1997-1998 newsletter of the Land Conservancy of British Columbia
  • "Certification of Consulting Agrologists Next Steps" report prepared for the Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association
  • "The New Farmland Defense League" leaflet
British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA)
2020.4.3.17 · Dossier · 2008-2012
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and workshop information from the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). Gary Runka was a long-time BCIA member. Includes issues of the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the BCIA Special Report for the 65th Annual General Meeting, workshop materials for the BCIA 2012 ethics workshop, and the BCIA Committee on Principles of Stewardship Report to Council (29 March 2010).
Agriculture Institute of Canada Task Force on Rural Development
2020.4.3.21 · Dossier · 1990-1992
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, discussion papers, and conference materials. Includes:

  • "Rural Community Development in Canada: an AIC Discussion Paper" (1992)
  • "The Role of the Agricultural Professional in Rural Development: Report of the Task Force on Rural Community Development in Canada" (1993)
  • "Focus on the Future: A Supplementary Paper for the Rural Development Symposium" by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (1992)
  • "The Nature and Structure of Future Rural Communities" by Dr. Harold P. Baker (1992)
  • "The Family Farm in the 21st Century" by Dr. Clay Gilson (1992)
  • "Rural Jobs: Trends and Opportunities" by Bollman, Fuller, and Ehrensaft (1992)
  • "Development of the Rural Areas: An International Perspective" (1992)
  • "New Technology and Part-time Farmers: Their Impact on the Family Farm" (1992)
  • "Canada-Ukraine Agri-Food Partners in Progress" (1992)
  • June 1990 commemorative issue of AgriScience
Agricultural Land Commission 1972-1978
2020.4.4.01 · Dossier · 1972-1978
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of Gary Runka's records during his roles as general manager of the BC Land Commission (appointed 1973) and as the chairman of the Agricultural Land Commission (1975-1978) during its formative years. Includes correspondence, reports, informational material, and maps. Highlights include:

  • A statement by Gordan Gram delivered 30 March 1976 entitled "Land Commission: Acquisition and Land Management"
  • "Brief to the Commission of Inquiry on Property Assessment and Taxation" submitted by the B.C. Land Commission (29 April 1976)
  • "Possibilities for Improved Land Management of Class 4 Lands in ALR: A Report to the British Columbia Land Commission" by Terence Lewis (12 Dec. 1975)
  • Newspaper articles about the Commission's work and Runka's departure in 1978
  • "Script for: Saving the Land - Bernholtz Study Project - A Slide Tape Presentation"
  • "Green Paper on Planning for Agriculture: Food Land Guidelines" from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (1977)
  • "Where Have the Farm Lands Gone?" pamphlet (1979)
  • "Official Regional, Settlement, Community Plan Project 1978-1979"
  • "Preserving Agricultural Land: Guidelines for Action" booklet (1978)
  • Gary Runka's 1978 resignation letter

Maps include:

  • Photocopy of BC Provincial Land Commission, "Agricultural Land Reserve Plan, East Kootenay Regional District", map no. 82K/9, base sheet 16 of 17, last amended July 1994.
  • Photocopy of BC Provincial Land Commission, "Agricultural Land Reserve Plan, East Kootenay Regional District", map no. 82G/12, base sheet 8 of 17, last amended Oct. 1995.
  • Photocopy of BC Provincial Land Commission, "Agricultural Land Reserve Plan, Thompson-Nicola Regional District", map no. 92L/1, base sheet 14 of 43, original dated August 1974.
  • Photocopy of BC Provincial Land Commission, "Agricultural Land Reserve Plan, Thompson-Nicola Regional District", map no. 92L/2, base sheet 15 of 43, last amended Oct. 1998.
  • Reproduction of B.C. Land Inventory (C.L.I.) base map 82E/3 showing Agricultural Land Reserve Boundary in the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District, amended to July 1996.
  • Reproduction of B.C. Land Inventory (C.L.I.) base map 82E/6 showing Agricultural Land Reserve Boundary in the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District, originally dated February 1974.
  • Reproduction of B.C. Land Inventory (C.L.I.) base map 82E/12 showing Agricultural Land Reserve Boundary in the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District, amended to Oct. 1995.
Integrated Management of Resources Conference
2020.4.4.02 · Dossier · 1978
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records relating to the Conference on Integrated Management of Resources in Vancouver, November 2-4, 1978, at which Gary Runka chaired a session in his role as Chairman of the BC Agricultural Land Commission. Includes correspondence, speaking notes, conference material, and attendee resumes.
Perspectives on Natural Resources Symposium II Land
2020.4.4.03 · Dossier · 1978
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records relating to the Perspectives on Natural Resources Symposium II Land in Lindsay, ON, November 8, 1978, which Gary Runka spoke at in his role as Chairman of the BC Agricultural Land Commission. Includes correspondence, speaking notes, conference material, and papers. Runka's paper was "Private Land Needs and the British Columbia Agricultural Land Commission Experience".
Agricultural Land Commission 1979-1982
2020.4.4.04 · Dossier · 1979-1982
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of Gary Runka's records relating to the Agricultural Land Commission after departing his role as Chairman. During this period he consulted for the ALC and continued on as a part-time Commission member. Includes correspondence, papers, informational material, and newspaper clippings. Highlights include:

  • Joan Sawicki's notes on the history and overview of the Canada Land Inventory
  • Pamphlet on Railway Right-of-Way Abandonment Problems for Farmland
  • David Stupich MLA Nanaimo Legislative Report 16 Oct. 1979 "An Open Letter to the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists, BC Federation of Agriculture, the United Church of Canada and SPEC and to all other individuals and organizations that support the concept of preserving agricultural land under the aegis of the BC Land Commission"
  • Telegraph from Rafe Mair, Minister of Environment, to ALC staff
  • Gary Runka's 1979 resignation letter (to end his involvement with the ALC)
  • ALC In-house discussion paper drafts
  • "Farm Taxation - A Growing Concern"
  • "Bibliography of Articles Pertaining to Agricultural Land Preservation in British Columbia"
  • "Farmland in British Columbia: A general fact sheet by SPEC Society Promoting Environmental Conservation"
  • Newspaper article featuring interview with Gary Runka "Saving farmland shouldn't have to be a political issue"
  • "The Land - Always the Land" film proposal by Robert Nichol (1980)
  • "The Effects of Zoning and Development Controls on Rural Landowners and Users" by Edward Manning (Oct. 1979)
  • "Farmland and Farming in British Columbia" by Raymond Rodgers
  • "Submission to the Agricultural Land Commission by John Rogers, Commissioner, re: Homesite Severance"
  • "The B.C. Land Commission: Keeping the Options Open" informational booklet
  • Joint statement by BC Institute of Agrologists and BC Federation of Agriculture opposing land use policy recommendations in the final report of the Select Standing Committee on Agriculture
  • "B.C. Land Commission critical Path of ALR Plans" prepared by Joan Sawicki (1978)
  • Vancouver Sun front page news article "Ex-chairman resigns from land commission" (5 Oct. 1979)
  • Newspaper article " 'B.C. agriculture threatened' says former land commissioner"
  • "In Defence of Rangeland" by Geoffrey Paynter, presented to the Regional District of Central Okanagan (June 1979)
  • "Submission to the Regional District of Central Okanagan from the BC Federation of Agriculture, the BC Fruit Growers Association, the Association of BC Grape Growers, and the BC Cattlemen's Association pursuant to By-law #22 (Oct. 1979)
Symposium on Urban Growth and the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALC 20th Year Celebration)
2020.4.4.07 · Dossier · 1993
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of records relating to the Agricultural Land Commission symposium "Urban Development and the ALRD: 'Up Not Out'" on March 9, 1993. Gary Runka attended as a speaker with the address "Agriculture in the Urban Shadow". Includes correspondence, symposium material, agenda, a copy of Ray Spaxman's speech "Urban Form in a Sustainable Region", attendee folder, notes, and background material. Also includes Agricultural Land Commission 'Preserving our Foodlands' buttons.
Agricultural Land Commission Statistics
2020.4.4.24 · Dossier · 1985-1997
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of original copies of Agricultural Land Commission statistical reports for the British Columbia Agricultural Land Reserve. Includes reports for: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997.
Land Sense Ltd. company information
2020.4.5.01 · Dossier · 1978-2018
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of folders containing company information for G. G. Runka Land Sense Limited. Includes photocopied documents of company incorporation (30 Nov. 1978) and dissolution (30 Nov. 2018) for G. G. Runka Land Sense Limited. Also includes a company description, a philosophy statement, a services summary, a brief biography and resume of G. Gary Runka, a client list, a completed projects list, blank letterhead, a presentation pamphlet, company logo, and business cards.
Land Sense Ltd. client and job lists
2020.4.5.02 · Dossier · 1978-2013
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of lists of clients served and jobs worked by G. Gary Runka Land Sense Ltd. between 1978 and 2013. These lists reference client numbers that match up to client record files and serve as an important cross-reference tool. Also includes a list of inactive client records that were culled in 2001 prior to the move of company headquarters from Burnaby to Atnarko.
Land Sense Ltd. job ledger
2020.4.5.04 · Dossier · 1978-1980
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File contains the first G. Gary Runka Land Sense job ledger (1 Dec. 1978 - 1 Dec. 1980). Includes detailed handwritten daily accounting and travel records that correlates to work for clients and jobs.
Communications Planner - A
2020.4.5.05 · Dossier · 1987-2013
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File is part of Gary Runka's "Communication Planner", a branded time and communications management system by Priority Management Systems. These "Communications Planners" include a page (or pages) for every contact Gary Runka communicated with. Listed on the contact's page are: contact information, related client job numbers, and a summary of the subject of and response to each communication with that individual. The Communication Planner system divides the contacts alphabetically by last name. These contacts can be cross-referenced to the client job files.
Job 535 Land Sense Ltd. client file digital records - Disk 1
2020.4.9.3.102 · Dossier · 2000-2001
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

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

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • 535ACREAGES FOR VASEUX.doc
  • 535april9letter.doc
  • 535bribinphaseFAXCOV.DOC
  • 535brisbmapcover.doc
  • 535casorsoMEMO.doc
  • 535CasorsoSL36.doc
  • 535commens.doc
  • 535crownltr.doc
  • 535Dec00ltr.doc
  • 535DL33sletter.doc
  • 535draft1ltr.doc
  • 535HSSfilenote.doc
  • 535invoice.fax.DOC
  • 535krannitzltr.doc
  • 535LongThomLis.doc
  • 535lrmpmaps.doc
  • 535macNphotocover.doc
  • 535macNphotoplots.doc
  • 535MappingAssist
  • 535mappingassistance.doc
  • 535mapreturn.doc
  • 535McleanThanks.doc
  • 535Nov00ltr.doc
  • 535NWacreages.doc
  • 535Oct31ltr.doc
  • 535OVERLAYTITLES.doc
  • 535REFERENCE LIST.doc
  • 535report.doc
  • 535saleltr.doc
  • 535SEacreages.doc
  • 535SHGSpresent.doc
  • 535SHGSpresent2.doc
  • 535spring2000.ltr.doc
  • 535SUITtbl.doc
  • 535thomasagencyltr.doc
  • 535ThomasManPlan.doc
  • 535thomcomm.doc
  • 535Tof C.doc
  • 535VLOKFreportcover.doc
  • 535WLBmaps.doc
  • CASORSO PROPERTYSuit.doc
  • LIST OF PHOTOMAPS.doc
  • Response to D. Hunt.doc
  • thomasranchphoto.doc
Job 525 Land Sense Ltd. client file digital records - Disk 1
2020.4.9.3.109 · Dossier · 1999
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

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

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • 525 - CCLCRMP
  • 061799CM.DOC
  • 091499CC.DOC
  • AGEN0991.DOC
  • CCLCRMP1.DOC
  • CCLCRMPP.DOC
  • CONSOLID.DOC
  • GOALSTAT.DOC
  • INT_5.DOC
  • INT_51.DOC
  • LOWERLEV.DOC
  • OBJS0920.DOC
  • OBJS0921.DOC
  • OBJS0922.DOC
  • OBJSFN09.DOC
  • OPI.DOC
  • SECTCOND.DOC
  • SECTORAL.DOC
  • TORAGEN0.DOC
  • WKPL0913.DOC
Jobs 533-548 Land Sense Ltd. client file digital records
2020.4.9.3.115 · Dossier · 1999-2000
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

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

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • 530-BCIA
  • 533report
  • 545A&J
  • 548 docs
  • 548Young
  • 530dec99.inv.doc
  • 530jan00.inv.doc
  • 530jan4.ltr.doc
  • 530nov99.inv.doc
  • 533agent.ltr.doc
  • 533dec.rep.doc
  • 533final.rep.doc
  • 533photo.fax.DOC
  • 533title.doc
  • agcap.lgd.doc
  • 545agencyltr.doc
  • 545lrcltr.doc
  • 545photofax.DOC
  • 548northsite.rep.doc
  • 548Oct2.ltr.doc
  • 548southsite.rep.doc
  • 548actionltr.doc
  • 548alrproposal.doc
  • 548andersonfax.DOC
  • 548andersonltr.doc
  • 548captable.doc
  • 548cover.doc
  • 548coverltr.doc
  • 548lop.doc
  • 548lrcletter.doc
  • 548Oct13email.eml
  • 548USEDESCRIP.doc
  • 548willisltr.doc
  • berwickfax.DOC
  • Copper Creek Resort1.jpg
  • MAP LABELS.doc
  • MEMO REGARDING AIRPHOTOS.doc
  • oct13FAXCOV.DOC
  • oct2FAXCOV.DOC
  • photofax.DOC
Jobs 049, 521 and 530 Land Sense Ltd. client file digital records
2020.4.9.3.122 · Dossier · 1997-2000
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

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

Floppy directories and file listing:

  • 521 CIS LRMP
  • 530-BCIA
  • Proposals
  • 521Aug99.inv.doc
  • 521BUDGET.doc
  • 521dec.SHT.doc
  • 521dec99.inv.doc
  • 521feb00.inv.doc
  • 521febbudget.doc
  • 521jan00.inv.doc
  • 521jul99.inv.doc
  • 521jun.inv.doc
  • 521jun8.ltr.doc
  • 521mar00.inv.doc
  • 521may.inv.doc
  • 521med-strat.doc
  • 521nov99.inv.doc
  • 521oct99.inv.doc
  • 521sep99.inv.doc
  • 521soehl.ltr.doc
  • 521TIME.feb.doc
  • 521TIME.JAN.doc
  • 521TIME.mar.doc
  • 521TIME.SHT.doc
  • 521zweck.ltr.doc
  • 530dec23.fax.doc
  • 530dec7.fax.doc
  • 530dec99.inv.doc
  • 530discuss.doc
  • 530jan00.inv.doc
  • 530jan10.fax.doc
  • 530jan4.ltr.doc
  • 530mtg-dts.doc
  • 530Nov8.qst.doc
  • 530nov99.inv.doc
  • 530questions.doc
  • 530SUMMARY.doc
  • 530time.sht.doc
  • 049HYDRO.LTR
  • 049JUN29.LTR
  • 049mac.ltr.doc
  • 049merz.ltr.doc
  • 049RDCK.LTR
  • 049STOLO.PRO
  • ch2mproposal.doc
  • CH2Mproposal.ltr.doc
  • churchill.ltr.doc
  • delta.pro.doc
  • deRaadt.ltr.doc
  • Ellison.ltr.doc
  • ENVIRO.QTE.doc
  • fuller.ltr.doc
  • fvrd.ltr.doc
  • gardner.eml.doc
  • horswill.ltr.doc
  • KELOWNA.PRO
  • mck-proj.doc
  • RDCK.FAX.doc
  • streifel.ltr.doc
  • town.ltr.doc
Communications Planner - B
2020.4.5.06 · Dossier · 1987-2013
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File is part of Gary Runka's "Communication Planner", a branded time and communications management system by Priority Management Systems. These "Communications Planners" include a page (or pages) for every contact Gary Runka communicated with. Listed on the contact's page are: contact information, related client job numbers, and a summary of the subject of and response to each communication with that individual. The Communication Planner system divides the contacts alphabetically by last name. These contacts can be cross-referenced to the client job files.
Communications Planner - C
2020.4.5.07 · Dossier · 1987-2013
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File is part of Gary Runka's "Communication Planner", a branded time and communications management system by Priority Management Systems. These "Communications Planners" include a page (or pages) for every contact Gary Runka communicated with. Listed on the contact's page are: contact information, related client job numbers, and a summary of the subject of and response to each communication with that individual. The Communication Planner system divides the contacts alphabetically by last name. These contacts can be cross-referenced to the client job files.
Communications Planner - I
2020.4.5.13 · Dossier · 1987-2013
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File is part of Gary Runka's "Communication Planner", a branded time and communications management system by Priority Management Systems. These "Communications Planners" include a page (or pages) for every contact Gary Runka communicated with. Listed on the contact's page are: contact information, related client job numbers, and a summary of the subject of and response to each communication with that individual. The Communication Planner system divides the contacts alphabetically by last name. These contacts can be cross-referenced to the client job files.
Communications Planner - R
2020.4.5.23 · Dossier · 1987-2019
Fait partie de G. Gary Runka fonds

File is part of Gary Runka's "Communication Planner", a branded time and communications management system by Priority Management Systems. These "Communications Planners" include a page (or pages) for every contact Gary Runka communicated with. Listed on the contact's page are: contact information, related client job numbers, and a summary of the subject of and response to each communication with that individual. The Communication Planner system divides the contacts alphabetically by last name. These contacts can be cross-referenced to the client job files.