PROJECTS

FIRST NATIONS SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE REGIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGY

Our team was contacted by Land and Water British Columbia to develop a strategy and framework for First Nations shellfish aquaculture on the Central and North Coasts that will assist in the development of economic measures to support First Nations' entry into the shellfish farming industry along the coast. The framework is intended to:

a) identify the best sites and best species for farming in each First Nations community using existing baseline bio-physical and economic information; and,

b) establish a template for business planning through which First Nations will apply for tenure, obtain seed and equipment, train staff and management, and develop the processing, transportation, and marketing infrastructure necessary for success.

The final strategic document provided more than 50 recommendations for the development of a First Nations shellfish industry on the Central and North Coast of British Columbia. Implementation of this strategy is taking place through the Central and North Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Development Initiative

Please note these pdf copies include the pubic version of the report only and do not include the Territory specific discussions and GIS products.

The full report can be obtained from our client website at: