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Title:
DESIGNING REGIONAL AND LOCAL SCALE INDICATORS TO QUANTIFY THE IMPACTS OF SPRUCE BUDWORM OUTBREAK IN WESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND ON CULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
Agreement Number:
26SBW_MUN_CD
Agreement Value:
$307,855.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 18, 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:
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 5S7
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q2-14166
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:
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY (MUN)
Recipient's Legal Name:
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND (MUN)
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.