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Title:

We Can Dig It: Tree Planting in the Forest City in Support of Growing Canada's Forests

Agreement Number:

2021 EOI 075

Agreement Value:

$29,722.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 13, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results of funded projects are to reduce GHG emissions in Canada, and achieve a variety of environmental and human well-being co-benefits through planting 2 billion incremental trees.

Location:

LONDON, Ontario, CA N6C 6A9

Reference Number:

115-2021-2022-Q2-11233

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

845793991

Recipient Type:

Other

Additional Information:

Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:

REFOREST LONDON

Program:

Contributions for Growing Canada's Forests to 2 Billion Trees

Program Purpose:

The 2 Billion Trees program operationalizes the federal commitment to plant two billion incremental trees by supporting activities along the tree planting supply chain and involving a range of stakeholders through cost-shared partnerships, in order to contribute to Canada's GHG emission reduction target in 2030 and net zero emissions target in 2050. Anticipated co-benefits include restoring habitat for species at risk and other species of interest, increasing forest resilience to climate change, and job creation.