File consists of correspondence and records relating to Gary Runka's role on the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust Advisory Committee. Includes issues of the Farmland & Wildlife trust newsletter.
File consists of correspondence and draft Strategic Farmland Task Force policy position documents.
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
File consists of correspondence, research material, and drafts regarding Runka's participation in the SFU Research Workshop on Environmental Ethics. Includes a copy of Runka's paper, "Response to Environmental Management as a Bargaining Process: For Better or Worse?".
File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, SRM BC Chapter Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, and the ReachOut newsletter of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. Also includes a November 2010 issue of "aq: The Magazine of Simon Fraser University" which includes a tribute to Warren Gill, Gary Runka's son-in-law.
File consists of selected professional development declarations and records submitted to the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) and the Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association (CCAA). Submission of these professional development records was required for ongoing membership with the associations. These records also provide a record of Gary Runka's ongoing professional involvement in the disciplines of resources management, environment and climate, land use and reclamation, agriculture, and soil science. Also includes a version of Gary Runka's resume circa 1998.
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).
File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, the Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia Newsletter, the Fall 2007 Farm Folk City Folk Newsletter, and "Farmland & Wildlife" newsletter of the Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust. Includes conference and seminar materials related to the Mountain Pine Beetle.
File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) BC Chapter Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, and "Farmland & Wildlife" newsletter of the Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust. Includes a short biography of Gary Runka and a report of the BCIA 59th Annual General Meeting (2006).
File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, and the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter. Includes letters from Moura Quayle, Dean of the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, SRM BC Chapter Newsletter, the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) Newsletter, the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter, and the "Examiner" newsletter of the Public Services Employees for Environmental Ethics. Also includes a report of the 57th annual meeting of the BCIA and Gary Runka's 2002-2003 professional development record submitted for CCAA membership.
File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, newsletters, pamphlets and conference information. Includes the following newsletters: Society for Range Management (SRM) Pacific Northwest Section Newsletter, the Sigma Tau Upsilon Honorary Agricultural Society Newsletter, Society for Range Management (SRM) "The Trail Boss News" Newsletter, and the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Newsletter. Also includes Gary Runka's 2002 record of professional development for BCIA membership and Gary Runka's response to the CCAA Continuing Professional Development Needs survey. Contains a CD-ROM with the "Proceedings of the Society for Range Management International Affairs Committee Symposium" of February 17, 2002 "Rangeland Professionals and Policy: Prospects for Effective Influence in the Developed and Developing Worlds".
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
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
File consists of selected mailings, minutes, and news releases. Includes British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) news releases and a Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) news release.
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
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
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
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"
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
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"
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
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)
Series consists of records relating to G. Gary Runka's professional career development, interests, and involvement beyond his Land Sense Ltd. work. Runka was involved in many professional associations, including the Agricultural Institute of Canada, the B.C. Federation of Naturalists, the B.C. Institute of Agrologists, the Bella Coola Watershed Conservation Society, the Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association, the Canadian Institute of Forestry, the Canadian Society of Landscape Ecology and Management, the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia, the Lambda Alpha International Society for Range Management, the Soil and Water Conservation Society, and the Wilderness Tourism Association, among others. Records include material relating to Runka's involvement with these professional associations, as well as collected professional resource material relating to agriculture and environment topics. Also includes Runka's business card collection.
Item is a photocopied booklet from the BC Cattlemen's Association with "Agricultural Land Reserve Survey Results & Recommendations" from June 2009.
Item is an original copy of the presentation booklet "Celebrating 35 Years of the Agricultural Land Reserve: 1973-2008" created by Farmland Defence League of BC for an anniversary event. Includes an article by G. Gary Runka entitled "BC's Agricultural Land Reserve - Its Historical Roots".
Item is a copy of "Lil'wat Land Use Plan: Phase 1".
Item is a draft "Wilderness Tourism Association Strategic Plan" by the Wilderness Tourism Association.
Item is an original copy of "Guide to First Nations Tourism in British Columbia", a project of Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council in Cranbrook, BC.
Item is a computer printout of the "Haida Gwaii Queen Charlotte Islands Heritage Tourism Strategy" by the Heritage Tourism Strategy Working Group.
Item is a photocopied version of "Gitga'at Land Use Plan: Summary Working Draft" by Gitga'at First Nation from November 2003.
Item is an October 2000 public discussion paper published by the BC Ministry of Forests regarding the Queen Charlotte Timber Supply Area.
This unpublished document from the BC Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks Communications Branch collates information about the issue of climate change circa the year 2000. Includes polling highlights from a poll of BC residents about climate change in 1998; a summary of points about media interest in climate change circa 1998-2000; and a short listing of supportive business comments on climate change circa 1999-2000.
Item is a draft of "Cariboo-Chilcotin Grasslands Strategy: Interim Report on Grassland Encroachment and In-growth".
Item is an original "Jasper National Park Management Plan Review Comment Form" for Parks Canada.
Item is an original copy of "Ecosystem-Based Planning: A Practical Tool" by Silva Forest Foundation.
Item is a photocopied version of "The Gitxsan Model: An Alternative to the Destruction of Forests, Salmon and Gitxsan Land" booklet by Eco-Research Chair of Environmental Law and Policy, University of Victoria, BC.
Item is a photocopied version of "A Comparative Cost Analysis of the Nisga'a Treaty: An update of a study on the Nisga'a Agreement-In-Principle prepared for the BC Fisheries Survival Coalition" by Robin M. Richardson prepared for John M. Cummins, MP Delta-South Richmond, February 10, 1999. Includes accompanying rough draft comments by A.R. Dobell refuting Richardson's work and a copy of email correspondence to the Nisga'a Analysis Work Group.
Item is an original booklet prepared by law firm Pape & Salter entitled "Delgamuukw: A summary of the Supreme Court of Canada Decision", accompanied by a letter and a photocopied legal summary document of the case.
Item is a faxed copy of a speech by Melvin H. Smith, QC, entitled "The Delgamuukw Case--What does it mean and what do we do now?" which was delivered to the Vancouver Board of Trade on February 10, 1998.
Item is an original report prepared by Robertson Group entitled "Agriculture: British Columbia's Forgotten Industry".
Item is an original copy of a report to the Minister of Agriculture and Food by Moura Quayle entitled "Stakes in the Ground: Provincial Interest in the Agricultural Land Commission Act".
Item is an original copy of "Intermountain Wetland Conservation Program Prospectus: A Partnership for Environmental Stewardship and Land Use Sustainability" by Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Item is an original copy of "Wildlife Habitat Mapping in British Columbia: Atlas of Inventories" by the BC Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks.
File is a Greenpeace presentation folder with a package of reports and ephemera about the Canadian Great Bear Rainforest.
Item is a photocopied version of "Toward a Marine Protected Areas Strategy for the Pacific Coast of Canada" discussion draft by Province of BC and Government of Canada.
Item is an original BC Wild booklet entitled "Overcutting the Chilcotin: Putting at Risk Southern BC's Great Caribou Herd".
Item is a reproduction of a draft "Fort Nelson Land and Resource Management Plan", accompanied by an original 1997 "Fort Nelson L.R.M.P. Plan Area" map produced by BC Ministry of Forests for the Fort Nelson LRMP Working Group.
Item is a June 1997 report entitled "Comprehensive Assessment and Needs Analysis of Resource Inventories for the Cariboo Forest Region" prepared for the BC Ministry of Forests Cariboo Forest Region by Cindy Marven, Wayne Biggs, John Peebles, and Mark Walmsley.
Item is a draft of "Cariboo Forest Region Resource Inventory Database".