Grants and Contributions:
Title:
A Toolbox to Assist Forest Practitioners In Developing Optimized Plot Networks Using LIDAR Data
Agreement Number:
CWFC2023-010
Agreement Value:
$169,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 4, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The project provides funding for the creation of a toolkit which will allow forest managers and Provincial staff to utilize structurally guided sampling approaches to optimize plot placement and assess the importance of existing plots within a conventional plot network.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results is significant innovative tools to ensure the sustainability of plot networks, a key step in ensuring continued sustainable development of the forest resource.
Location:
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
115-2020-2021-Q3-09896
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Program:
Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program
Program Purpose:
The objective of Promoting Forest Innovation and Investment is to support NRCan's goal of sustainable natural resources development by enhancing the long term economic opportunities for Canada's forest sector as a product of increased investment in forest innovation.