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Title:
EARLY DETECTION OF SPRUCE BUDWORM POPULATIONS AND EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PROTECTION SCENARIOS ON NON-TARGET WILDLIFE, PARASITOIDS, AND CARBON CAPTURE
Agreement Number:
26SBW_SOPFIM
Agreement Value:
$2,038,592.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 13, 2024 - 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:
QUEBEC, Quebec, CA G1N 4B8
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q4-15162
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
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 Operating Name:
SOPFIM
Recipient's Legal Name:
SOCIÉTÉ DE PROTECTION DES FORÊTS CONTRE LES INSECTES ET LES MALADIES
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.