The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is currently conducting a survey in hopes of gaining some insight into backyard agriculture in the Columbia Valley.

“We want to hear your thoughts on backyard agriculture on single-family residential parcels in the Columbia Valley– specifically keeping chickens for egg production, hobby scale beekeeping and wildlife exclusion fencing for gardens,” the regional government states in the opening of its online survey.

The keeping of chickens and bees is permitted in many parts of the Columbia Valley, but not in the single-family residential zones that form part of many rural communities.

“The RDEK is seeking feedback on the keeping of bees and chickens in the residential areas of the Columbia Valley. As well as garden fencing. We want to hear from you if you live or own property in Windermere, Fairmont or Panorama,” stated Electoral Area F Director Wendy Booth.

A map showing the single family residential zones noted above can be found here.

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