Title:
Silv@21 – Advancing Silviculture in Canadian Forests: Adapting to New Realities from Seed to Timber
Agreement Number:
22IUCLAV14
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 17, 2023 - Nov 18, 2025
Description:
This project is an extension of the Silva21 Alliance project, which aims to provide tools and practical solutions to adapt forest management practices and improve both resistance to stressors and resilience to disturbance in Canadian forests. The project framework involves a series of three themes i.e. 'Observe', 'Anticipate', 'Adapt'. In ‘Observe’, space-based data is used to develop innovative forest monitoring approaches to assess forest disturbance, tree growth and forest vigour. This project provides a unique opportunity to combine key forestry needs for the Canadian industry with high-tech, space-based, solutions provided by the Canadian Space Agency to ensure that forestry in Canada remains a critical resource both for Gross Domestic Product as well as a natural climate solution to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research
and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the
future.
Location:
Quebec, Quebec, CA G1K 7P4
Reference Number:
003-2022-2023-Q4-00065
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université Laval
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.