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Grass Banking
Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation and SODCAP
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Program Summary
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA), Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation, and the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program (SODCAP ) have secured funding to establish Grass-Banking projects in southwest Saskatchewan. Ranchers will have access to grazing in Grasslands National Park at reduced fees if they agree to adopt grazing methods on both private and park land to protect species such as the Sprague's Pipit, Greater Sage-Grouse, and Chestnut-Collared Longspur, habitats will be managed using varied grazing methods.
Program characteristics
Province
Saskatchewan
Natural Features
Native Grasses, Species-at-risk Habitat
Agriculture Type
Rangeland / Pasture
Program Scope
Regional/Local
Conservation Approach
Beneficial Practices
Incentive Type
Cost-sharing / Discounts
Delivery Agent Type
NGO
Commitment Type
Management Agreement
Commitment Term
Short Term (1 to 10 years)
Program web site
Conservation Goals
This program aims to provide holistic conservation across both the home property and the grassbank by ensuring grazing management supports wildlife habitat.
Eligible Lands
Eligible lands include native grasslands in southern Saskatchewan.
Additional Details
The groups have received funding, and are looking for initial projects.
More information can be found at:
https://skstockgrowers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Grass-Banking.pdf
Commitment
The landowner signs a voluntary agreement with SODCAP which includes a commitment to adopt certain management and grazing practices on both the rancher's home property and the grazing acres in Grasslands National Park.
Incentive
Ranchers participating in the programs would receive access to grazing opportunities in Grasslands National Park at a reduced rate.
Contact Information
For more information, email Tom Harrison, Executive Director at SODCAP at ed@sodcap.com or call 306-530-1385.
Important to Know
The program is in its initial stages and no grassbanks have as yet been established.
The program is financially supported by the Government of Canada, and being delivered in partnership between Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association and their Foundation, the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program (SODCAP), and Grasslands National Park.