Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Impact of planting trees on abandoned farmlands on diversity and carbon sequestration
Agreement Number:
GC-130304S
Agreement Value:
$14,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 12, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The objective of the agreement is to (i) assess the impact of hybrid poplar growth rates on carbon stocks along a soil profile (ii) identify root traits associated with rapid clone growth and (iii) identify root characteristics that are related to carbon storage and stabilization in different soil horizons.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
Database on productivity, soil properties and root traits of different hybrid poplar genotypes; presentation of the results in at least one report summarizing the main results obtained.
Location:
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, CA J9X 5E4
Reference Number:
115-2022-2023-Q4-13414
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC EN ABITIBI-TÉMISCAMINGUE
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.