| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
While agricultural producers are accustomed to adapting to a range of conditions, climate change is anticipated to bring a new and more challenging scope and scale of change. Adaptive approaches, decisions and practices will enhance the agriculture sector’s resilience and capacity to manage through climate change impacts. The Cariboo Adaptation Strategies planning process brought together agricultural producers and specialists, along with local and provincial government representatives in the Cariboo. Approximately 80 participants took part over the course of four workshops and one implementation meeting. A local advisory committee provided guidance and input throughout the process. The resulting document is intended to outline clear actions, suited to the specifics of the local context, both with respect to anticipated changes in climate and local capacity and resources. The plan includes 12 strategies and 32 actions for agriculture to adapt to five priority impact areas: (1) increasing wildfire risk; (2) changing hydrology; (3) increasing variability; (4) changing pests, diseases and invasive species; and (5) changes to wildlife and ecological systems. |
