Title:
FPINNOVATIONS ANNUAL WORKPLAN 2022-2023 FOR THE FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE INITIATIVE (FRII)
Agreement Number:
23FIP_FRII
Agreement Value:
$2,368,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 6, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The project provides funding to FPInnovations, Canada's national forest research institute, to enable work on lumber and building codes and standards that maintain and diversify markets, and improved environmental performance of forest operations.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results include harmonization of North American and international codes and standards for wood products and improved environmental performance of resource roads and improved safety for workers.
Location:
POINTE-CLAIRE, Quebec, CA H9R 3J9
Reference Number:
115-2022-2023-Q1-12615
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
FPINNOVATIONS
Program:
Contributions in support of the Forest Research Institute Initiative
Program Purpose:
The objective of the FRI is to support NRCan's goal of sustainable natural resources development by harnessing innovation and technology through sectoral public/private partnerships to advance the competitiveness of the forest sector. More specifically, priorities include: enhancing productivity; reducing costs of production; maintaining and improving market access; growing opportunities for value added products; cutting energy consumption while advancing non-fossil fuel options (eg: biomass); and improving environmental performance through new processes and technologies.