Whereas: The cooperator and DFWT have agreed to implement and cost-share the establishment and management of a Grassland Set-aside (GLSA) in Metro Vancouver, BC.
The Cooperator Will:
1) Establish a field, described in the program brochure as a Grassland Set-aside for the benefit of both soil and wildlife habitat conservation as prescribed by DFWT. The set-aside must be planted by June 15, 2023 if this is the first year of the agreement.
2) Maintain and manage the field as a GLSA for three or more years.
3) Not mow or harvest the set-aside until after July 15th of any year covered by this agreement and limit harvest to one cut per year.
4) Ensure that top-kill, mowing, discing, or plough down of the GLSA will not occur before March 31, in any given year and alert DFWT before.
5) Perform best management practices, as described by the Grassland Set-aside Program Brochure and at the cooperator's expense, which are associated with the maintenance of a GLSA.
6) Discuss management practices with DFWT and concede to DFWT recommendations prior to undertaking any management activities.
7) Allow DFWT to monitor the GLSA for wildlife use, vegetation structure or soil quality.
8) Not receive reimbursement or an exchange for rent payment for the GLSA, from any other program or agreement.
9) Indemnify and save harmless the DFWT from and against any and all actions, suits, claims,demands, damages and losses, howsoever arising as a result of the establishment and operation of the DFWT GLSA program.