Academic Research Partnerships
UBC Research Partnership
DFWT is partnered with the University of British Columbia to help students conduct valuable research surrounding on-farm biodiversity and soil-health. Current research is being conducted on Grassland Set Asides, Hedgerows, and Field Margins, with a focus on insect and pollinator communities.
PERCS: Perennial Ecosystem Restoration for Carbon Sequestration in Canadian Agricultural Landscapes
Delta Farmland and Wildlife trust is a part of the 'PERCS' partnership, which connects connects Canadian Universities with partner organizations to promote planting of perennial plants, such as hedgerows, in agricultural areas for carbon sequestration.
Regenerative Climate Resilient Organic Vegetables
DFWT board member, Dr. Sean Smukler and his research team are investigating how different organic vegetable production practices affect soil health, carbon sequestration, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Their work focuses on climate-friendly techniques such as crop rotation, targeted composting, advanced nutrient management, cover cropping, and conservation tillage. The aim is to enhance nutrient use efficiency while identifying and promoting regenerative farming practices that offer strong environmental and agronomic benefits.
In addition to measuring climate and agronomic outcomes, the study explores the social and economic barriers that limit adoption of regenerative methods, and proposes strategies to overcome these challenges and support broader implementation on farms.
How Can You Help?
Your donation will work towards conserving important farmland and wildlife resources contained in the Fraser River delta.