Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
5 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - Majority of property is mature mixed forest
Cultivable Area
100' x 50' cleared plot for garden
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Another 50' x 50' plot could be cleared, with more options in future. Max potential around 0.5 acre.
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
- Other -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
No agriculture/growing history. Plot area was pile burned 5-10 years ago. Hazelnut patches indicate historic Witsuwit'en cultivation.
Road Access
Yes - Paved access to property. No vehicle access to garden plot (currently). ATV/UTV/small tractor accessible trail to plot approximately 100' from vehicle parking.
Electricity
Yes - Power available on property with some restrictions (solar system).
Long-term goal or vision for land
Looking to share the land with someone (or a partnership/family) who share relational and regenerative stewardship practices, and understand/care about Indigenous (Witsuwit'en specifically) sovereignty. I would like to see the land support small scale horticulture and food forest species. Land mate can have autonomy over what they grow/sell, but would ideally be open to collaboration and some crop sharing. Ideally looking for someone interested in longer-term planning/infrastructure development, and living on the property, but not necessary. My (super) long term dreams/visions include having a fibre mill and an arts studio to host retreats/residencies with meals from the land.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No - None currently. Building infrastructure (fences, sheds, greenhouse, etc.) can be a part of lease agreement.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - Pad for tiny house, trailer, bus available. Must be primarily off grid/self contained (outhouse and some power & water may be available)
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Potential for visitors at specified/agreed upon times.
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Seed -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Other -
Soil details
- Texture -
- Thick topsoil -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Not so much mentor, but willing to collaborate on ideas. Happy to have someone who is learning as they go.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Personal/character references, no prior farming/growing skills necessary.
Agreement duration
Start with one season, open to long term arrangements with the right fit.
