Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Offshore mitigation of potential invasive species and threats to Canadian trees, Megaplatypus mutatus.

Agreement Number:

GC-129640S

Agreement Value:

$20,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 20, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

The purpose of the project is to provide scientific expertise and facilitate field and laboratory research trials as part of an off-shore mitigation project targeting potential invasive species and threats to Canadian trees, with an emphasis on Megaplatpus mutatus.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

The information generated by this project will provide advanced knowledge of threats to Canadian forests and allow federal and provincial agencies to begin to work on forest pest management strategies. 2. The knowledge generated by this project will help maintain forest health and lead to a sustainable source of forest resources.

Location:

BARILOCHE 8400, AR

Reference Number:

115-2019-2020-Q2-08553

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

International (non-government)

Recipient's Legal Name:

CONICET-IFAB CCT PATAGONIA NORTE

Program:

Small Scale Research

Program Purpose:

To encourage and accelerate innovation in the natural resources sectors; to assist in the protection of our natural resources; to encourage and develop new and more efficient techniques and technology for sustainable development of our natural resources; and, to provide for a better understanding and knowledge of our natural resources.