Species at Risk 2011-2012

SARFIP is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources through the Species At Risk Stewardship Fund, and the Government of Canada through the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk. SARFIP is available to farmers across the province, and is linked to the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan. The program offers substantial cost-share towards the establishment costs of Best Management Practices (BMP) on the eligible list. Projects can be applied to croplands, grasslands, riparian areas, wetlands, or even woodlands. Farmers who have participated in SARFIP in past years know that if the practice is good for wildlife, it is also generally good for soil and water conservation.
Brochure: Species At Risk Farm Incentive Program (SARFIP) for the 2011 cropping year (August 2011)

Accommodating Wildlife Species At Risk - The Farmers' Point of View
A new publication that addresses species at risk issues - August 2011 here (4 mb)

Media Release - November 3, 2011 - Rotational Grazing: Good for Cows and Even Better for Birds

Media Release - March 16, 2011 - Bobolink, Farmers--Sharing Common Ground

Media Release - December 20, 2010 - Woodlot Owners Key to Butternut Recovery

Media Release - November 22, 2010 - Goodness Snakes Alive

Media Release - October 25, 2010 - Badger of Honour

Media Release - September 2, 2010 - Farmers Enhancing Habitat for Loggerhead Shrike

Media Release - August 5, 2010 - New program provides funds for on-farm protection of species at risk

Media Release - March 24, 2010 Species At Risk Farm Incentive Program Funds Wetland Restoration

Producers interested in participating may contact their local OSCIA Program Representative. More information on the Species at Risk may be found on the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Site at www.ontario.ca/speciesatrisk

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Rotational Grazing: Good for Cows and Even Better for Birds - November 3, 2011