Title:
BC Seed Orchard Association (BCSOA)
Agreement Number:
GC-130490S
Agreement Value:
$5,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 17, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Description:
The purpose of the grant will be to hep fund costs for the 2024 conference. The BC Seed Orchard Association (BCSOA) is a group of tree seed orchardists interested in the exchange of technical, operational, research and development information to promote good seed orchard management. The BCSOA is planning to host the next BCSOA Conference and Field Tour on June 18-19 at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. The main objective is to collaborate and network with other tree seed orchards to improve business of sustaining high quality seed supply for the province of BC and Canada.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The BCSOA 2024 Conference presents an opportunity for seed orchardists to come together and share knowledge and experience amongst themselves. The main objective is to collaborate and network with other tree seed orchards to improve our business of sustaining high quality seed supply for the province of BC and Canada. Conference topics and learnings will include Adapting to Climate Change, New Technologies for Practices, and Updates and Genetics. At the end, a report will be provided to NRCan that will provide a view on key performance indicators and outcome of the conference.
Location:
SAANICHTON, British Columbia, CA V8M 1K1
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q1-15297
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
864439542
Recipient's Operating Name:
BC SEED ORCHARD ASSOCIATION (BCSOA)
Recipient's Legal Name:
BC SEED ORCHARD ASSOCIATION (BCSOA)
Research Organization:
BC SEED ORCHARD ASSOCIATION (BCSOA)
Program:
Outreach and Engagement
Program Purpose:
To encourage and accelerate innovation via the dissemination of information; to maintain a sustainable and responsible development of Canada's natural resources via participation into engagement activities; to share best practices at home and abroad on clean, sustainable, efficient technologies and practices related to natural resources; and, to assist in the protection of our natural resources from pests, fire and other hazards.