Southlands In The ALR

From a 2006 report from the David Suzuki Foundation entitled Forever Farmland.

"Losing farmlands to urban development involves more than losing farmers and the productive capacity of the soil. British Columbians are accustomed to seeing a variety of local produce in our markets. Businesses have sprung up that are using the wide range of agricultural items grown in B.C. Farms that produce a wide variety of foods also protect wildlife habitat and support biodiversity. The best, most productive agricultural lands have intrinsic values that should be protected into perpetuity – once developed they can never be adequately recovered or restored.

Instead of whittling away at this important component of B.C.’s natural capital, we can take decisive action to protect the long-term integrity of agricultural lands."

The full report can be accessed here.