Some farmland is hard to farm.
ALUS helps farmers create new acres of nature instead.
Wayne, ALUS Parkland
Our Nature-Based Solutions on Farms
New acres of nature strengthen ecosystems, building resilience for the benefit of all Canadians.
Creating and Restoring Wetland and Riparian Areas
Establishing Grasslands
Creating Habitats
Regenerative Agriculture
It’s Bigger Than One Farmer
It’s a national network addressing priorities – biodiversity, water quality and climate resilience.
3x more pollinators on ALUS farms
More pollinators creates stronger crops and increases food supply.
Native species returning and multiplying
50% more native species on ALUS farms.
Cleaner water for communities, fish and wildlife
Natural waterways filtered by new vegetation for cleaner water.
2100+ farmers restoring habitat on farms
41 communities taking local action.
Carbon stored in every acre
Equivalent to removing up to 16 cars per 100 acres each year.
Building resilience
ALUS farms have improved water management, soil health, and productivity.
How ALUS Works
ALUS is voluntary, locally delivered, and designed to fit the realities of farm operations.
1. Farmers identify marginal land and nature-based solutions for that land
Areas that are difficult or inefficient to farm.
2. Stewardship projects are evaluated locally
Farmers and community members make decisions on projects based on local priorities and landscapes.
3. ALUS provides long-term support
Farmers receive payments and technical support to deliver measurable benefits for ecosystems, communities, and agricultural landscapes.
Andy, ALUS Middlesex
57K+
new acres of nature
Flooding, drought, biodiversity loss — farmers are on the front lines of Canada’s environmental challenges. ALUS helps them respond.
Farmers know their land best.
Most environmental programs tell farmers what to do. ALUS starts with what farmers already know and builds locally led, long-term projects from there.
Jerremie & Rita, ALUS Mountain View County
Brian, ALUS Outaouais
41
communities
How the Local PAC Works
Communities direct how projects are shaped on the ground.
Local PACs take the lead. Partnership Advisory Committees (PAC), are a minimum of 50% farmers and also include diverse community representation. PACs guide the implementation of ALUS in their community.
Projects reflect local realities. The PAC process ensures decisions align with local priorities and ecological conditions while preserving farmer governance, creating results that last. They also determine farmer payment rates.
Cornel, ALUS Rocky View
Local Roots. National Impact.
ALUS brings together farmers, communities, governments, and funders to turn environmental priorities into action on the land.