Splatsin Develops Agroforestry Business Guide

Agroforestry stakeholders represent a diverse range of producers and product interests.  Splatsin First Nation is investigating agroforestry options for the interior region of British Columbia that will help local communities generate diversity in products and markets, promote conservation needs and create a stable labour force that can engage in business ventures within and outside their community.

With funding from the BC Agroforestry Industry Development Initiative, Splatsin has developed a community-based, business planning and development guide for agroforestry producers.  The Agroforestry Business Development Guide aids in developing the business case for agroforestry at the community level and within the broader BC market.  The Guide is intended to provide producers with information and options to consider when initiating or expanding an agroforestry venture. As well, it can be used by existing agroforestry businesses to examine their enterprise options through an understanding of agroforestry business planning steps and potential resource needs, together with marketing ideas.