About ISH
Kwantlen's Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH) was created in 2004 to be a partnership of academia with B.C.'s horticultural industries and the community to support British Columbia in meeting demands for a higher level of sustainability and environmental responsibility from horticulture, silviculture, forestry, and urban landscapes. We understand "sustainable horticulture" as a system built on the pillars of environment, economy and culture: a system in which:
- Resources are kept in balance through conservation, recycling and or renewal
- Practices preserve horticultural resources and prevent environmental degradation to the site of use as well as off-site land
- Production, profits and incentives remain at acceptable levels
- Community is an integral part of the system
Our Goals:
- Work in collaboration with industry to consolidate and advance British Columbia’s position as a leader in sustainable horticulture research, development and application
- Build a network of academia and industry for collaborative research in sustainable horticulture
- Provide a forum for third party informed analysis on sustainability issues
- Enrich the educational experience for students in sustainable horticulture
Project Theme Areas:
- Ecosystem sustainability
- Urban Agriculture
- Integrated Pest Management
- Industrial innovation
- Community awareness
- Education and training
News and media releases:
(a list of PDF media releases here)
Horticulture
is the intensive cultivation of fruit, nut, vegetable, herb and
ornamental plants for human use; food, medicinal and aesthetic.
