As wine
growers in the Pacific Northwest
we acknowledge that we are, in many ways,
truly fortunate. Our vines are free of many of the pests
and diseases that affect vineyards in other regions of the
world. Therefore, our chemical usage is rather limited
at present. Our purpose in crafting this program for
vineyards is to maintain and enhance the advantages
we currently enjoy.
The objectives
and scorecard should not be seen as an endpoint, but rather
as the beginning of an ongoing process. The vineyard
is a dynamic entity, presenting us with fresh challenges requiring
innovative solutions. New pests will require thoughtful
responses, which preserve the integrity of our program objectives.
Better solutions to old and chronic problems need to be encouraged.
Clearly this program should be periodically reviewed and revised
as necessary.
Finally,
it must be emphasized that participation in this program should
be entirely voluntary. LIVE has no interest in
compelling anyone to be a part of this plan who is not committed
to the program objectives outlined below. Although vineyards
will be visited periodically to monitor compliance, the commitment
of the participants will be assumed and relied on for this
program to be successful. |
