File contains diagrams and maps of cutblocks from Northwood Pulp and Timber Limited.
File contains original copy of the 1957 - 1967 working plan for the Aleza Lake Research Forest.
File contains minutes of Aleza Steering Committee meetings, and correspondence regarding various administrative concerns, including budget proposals.
File contains handwritten journal lists of remeasured permanent sample plots and charts of remeasured permanent sample plots.
File contains typed file notes and charts of remeasured experimental plots, as well as a floppy disk
File contains 1991 regeneration data of permanent sample plots and a 1992 work term study report on the significance of the basal area on regeneration factors.
File contains information, including diagrams, measurement charts, and a map, for experimental plot 119.
File contains information, including diagrams, measurement charts, and a map, for experimental plot 148.
File contains information, including diagrams, measurement charts, and a map, for experimental plot 291.
File contains two handwritten cross section ledgers, handwritten notes of location and boundaries, and original ledgers with measurements of permanent sample plots.
File contains a report, germination summaries, photocopies of permanent sample plot data charts, photocopies of logging inspection reports, maps, timber sales contracts, and related correspondence pertaining to Plot 45.
File contains original study data for Plot 102, and includes handwritten charts, tables and diagrams.
File contains photocopied measurement tables, handwritten ledger pages, and a photocopied report for plot 103.
File contains handwritten notes, original diagrams, charts, studies, and black and white photos relating to Plot 108.
File contains handwritten germination summaries and measurements, charts, and the original study relating to Plot 111.
File contains photocopies of original study, loose handwritten ledger notes, and measurement charts relating to Plots 112 and 113.
File contains photocopied data report and measurements, and handwritten tables and graphs.
File contains photocopied working copy of data listings, loose handwritten ledger pages, and a photocopy of the original study for Plot 291.
File contains studies of scattered plantation trials throughout the area, which includes Summit Lake, Giscome, Buckhorn Lake, Groundbirch, Aleza lake, and Pinchi Lake.
File consists of materials resulting from the interview with Mary and Bill Payne, conducted as part of the Living Landscapes Red Rock Project. Includes audio cassettes containing the oral history, a transcript of the interview, and a consent form.
File contains a 1920 British Columbia Liberal government election platform pamphlet entitled "A Brief Record of the Oliver Government".
File consists of photocopied maps of Island Cache (Cottonwood Island) and Prince George.
File contains articles and obituaries regarding the life and death of W.E. Collison, as well as a letter of condolence from T.D. Patullo to Bertha Collison. Also contained within this file is an attestation to the baptism of Bertha Davies on 26 January 1897 in Devon, England and a certified handwritten copy of the marriage register entry for the marriage of W.E. Collison and Bertha Davies in Metlakatla on 8 June 1900.
File consists of documents relating to the construction of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway (PGE), which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes a chronology of the history of PGE, a list of sub-contractors who completed the Squamish sub-division, "PGE/BCR: Dease Lake Extension First 25 Years, 1968 to 1993", and "P.G.E.R. 1914 to 1923: Progressive Dates of Commencement of Passenger Service".
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with John and Elizabeth Haan.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with John Humphreys.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Terry Johnson.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Raymond Lee.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Luella and Ray Long.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Mr. and Mrs. McNaughton.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Arne and Carrie Mellows.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Linda Mueller.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Ken Sasaki.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Dennis Spoklie.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Ralph Spoklie.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Sandra Trolian.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Bill Wade.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Julie Fisher. Includes one original recorded audio cassette and one copy.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Cy Bechtel.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Bob Beeson.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Buster Brown.
File consists of a transcript of an oral history interview with Mr. and Mrs. Cox.
File consists of a presentation folder containing the Official Report of Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard) from Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Afternoon Sitting (Volume 5, Number 2) which includes a tribute to Gary Runka. Also includes a DVD.
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "BC's Land Use and the Current Land Inventory".
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"Although page 4 of this speech is missing (or possibly intentionally deleted), this document provides a detailed explanation of the CLI ratings and may well have been the basis of interpretation guidelines for agricultural capability mapping used by the ALC.
GGR at the time was the B.C. Land Inventory Field Coordinator.
It appears that slides at one point accompanied this speech."
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka at UBC entitled "Integrated Land Use - BC Experience".
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"The speech provides insight into GGR's concept of integrated land use as opposed to multiple land use.
Agriculture noted as often the 'primary use for land designated in the ALR'. On page 5 GGR reflects on this concept when stating that integrated land use planning is a useful first step "... to indicate the primary physical capability of each landform based on inherent soil and climatic characteristics".
The speech was accompanied by slides."
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Naturalists in Vernon entitled "The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process".
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This speech largely avoids technical detail and an outlining of the mechanics of land capability analysis but does provide several practical examples that allow for a better understanding of the application of the analytical work.
The summary on page 11 is particularly important (in part):
"Planning must anticipate desirable land use patterns, not merely react to the pressure of short run expedients. Above all else let's not forget that land use planning should be people-oriented as well as resources-oriented. Hopefully, facts rather than short term
economics, politics, or emotions will play an increasing role in decision-making."
The speech was accompanied by slides.
(Note: Via a handwritten amendment the title was changed from "Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process" to 'The Canada Land Inventory, Land Capability Analysis and the Planning Process"
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Land Use Planning as it affects the Vegetable Industry".
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR gives this speech as a representative of the B.C. Land Commission and is directed at vegetable industry reps.
The ALR is mentioned a number of times and it is noted that only 1 - 2% of BC is suitable for vegetable production. Several examples (8) of pressures on agricultural land are given.
GGR draws his audience's attention to the impact of speculation when stating:
"Substantial capital gain from land development or speculation unfortunately can to some degree subvert even the best planning. .... Fortunately, this type of speculation is now on somewhat shaky ground because of the Land Commission Act in B.C."
The overall message is that vegetable producers should involve themselves in land use planning."
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka to the BC Federation of Agriculture in Prince George entitled "The Land Commission and the Role of the B.C.F.A. Advisory Committee".
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR uses this speech to particularly emphasize the work of the BCFA Regional Advisory Committees appointed to assist the Commission by providing advice.
Several specific examples are given of where the assistance of the Advisory Committees will be helpful.
GGR briefly outlines the work and challenges of the Commission to date. The speech ends with a list of six "general areas of concern". The list is very perceptive, revealing several of the challenges the Commission was facing at this early stage in the program including:
- Breakdown of viable production units through the sale of existing legal parcels;
- Rangeland tenure and management;
- Integrated use complications;
- Impact of major development proposals within or adjacent to the ALR;
- Small holdings owned by non-rural people in the ALR; and
- Urban re-direction away from the ALR and rural / urban interface conflicts.
The last line of p. 5 is partially hidden and reads: "...more than willing to meet with any of you individually as time permits."
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "The Preservation of Agricultural Land and the Land Commission Act" at the U.B.C. Symposium for Arable Land: The Appropriate Use of a Scarce Resource. The speech includes the following attachments:
- General Evaluation Criteria for Applications
- Flow Chart - Exclusion Process
- Brief Resume of the types of applications and appeals under the Land Commission Act
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"GGR comments on private property rights vs. public interests and the shifting attitudes from seeing land as merely a commodity, to bought, sold and used at will, to recognizing land as a limited natural resource.
He reviews the loss of farmland and outlines how the ALRs were established. A six point list (p. 3) is included of the methodology used to designate the ALR. This is historically an important list because it goes into some detail on the utilization of the C.L.I., the process of designating the ALR plans.
GGR outlines the problems at the time of designation of adjusting the 'natural' CLI boundaries to 'straight' legal boundaries as well as the challenges posed by the scale of mapping.
He comments that applications consume considerable amount of the Commission's resources but efforts are being made to work with local governments on planning issues. GGR closes by listing seven areas of immediate concerns (p. 7).
After 38 years it would be worth reflecting on how many of these "immediate concerns' are still challenging the Commission."
File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "The British Columbia Experience" for the Planning for Rural Growth event in Whatcom County, Bellingham, Washington.
Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This is an important overview document of the farmland preservation program, summarizing the situation after about 6 years since the program's introduction.
There are several interesting points made in the paper - which was given to a non-BC / Canadian audience. A sample of these points included:
- The ALR is based on ecological characteristics of the land and this was very important to the ALR's
success; - The ALR is a long term zone;
- The legislation is not enough - the ALR will not be secure until agriculture and the farming community become an integral part of planning at every level;
- The Langley Properties and work of the Property Management Branch which re-surveying the properties into viable commercial farm units;
- Conflicting priorities of provincial agencies create difficulties;
GGR observes that the Commission has the opportunity "... to have provincial input into planning for agriculture." This is an action, that in due course, the Commission would play a leadership role."