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Title:

A SEMI-AUTOMATED SYSTEM TO DETECT AND TRACK SPRUCE BUDWORM MASS DISPERSAL FLIGHTS USING WEATHER RADAR

Agreement Number:

26SBW_NORDIK

Agreement Value:

$286,210.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 15, 2023 - Apr 30, 2026

Description:

The objective of this Project is to address key science needs underpinning the development, deployment, efficacy and impact of the early intervention strategy and improve knowledge and tools to address current and future Spruce Budworm outbreak development and spread.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

Increased availability and access to scientific knowledge and advice pertaining to forest pests, in particular spruce budworm, and related risks. - Decision makers integrate scientific knowledge and information in risk management decisions pertaining to spruce budworm early intervention strategy.

Location:

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, CA P6A 2G4

Reference Number:

115-2023-2024-Q2-14162

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 Operating Name:

NORDIK

Recipient's Legal Name:

NORTHERN ONTARIO RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, IDEAS AND KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTE

Program:

Contributions in support of Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase III

Program Purpose:

The objectives of the program are to: Reduce SBW populations in Atlantic Canada’s forests to prevent development of an outbreak, tree defoliation and wood supply loss, through small area target-specific insecticide application; and, improve knowledge and tools to address current and future SBW outbreak development and spread.