Resolution

WHEREAS the federal community pastures that were formerly under the PFRA, now under the Agri-Environmental Services Branch (AESB), have provided a valuable grazing resource for cattle producers;

WHEREAS these pastures have been professionally managed in a way that has preserved the natural integrity of these pastures for grass production, water management and species habitat;

BE IT RESOLVED that APAS request the Federal Government to discontinue the transfer of the federal pastures to the Provincial Government and maintain them under professional management by the PFRA (AESB) with the opportunity for the present patrons to continue grazing under the PFRA system.