Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Growing forests in the Wolastoq | Saint John River Watershed
Agreement Number:
2023 CFP 141
Agreement Value:
$841,274.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 29, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:

The expected results of funded projects are to reduce GHG emissions in Canada, and achieve a variety of environmental and human well-being co-benefits through planting 2 billion incremental trees.

Location:
TORONTO, Ontario, CA M5V 1S8
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q2-14208
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:

Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND CANADA
Program:
Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
Program Purpose:

The 2 Billion Trees program operationalizes the federal commitment to plant two billion incremental trees by supporting activities along the tree planting supply chain and involving a range of stakeholders through cost-shared partnerships, in order to contribute to Canada's GHG emission reduction target in 2030 and net zero emissions target in 2050. Anticipated co-benefits include restoring habitat for species at risk and other species of interest, increasing forest resilience to climate change, and job creation.