Grants and Contributions:

Title:

BELL FIRE RESTORATION AND FOREST STEWARDSHIP

Agreement Number:

2023 IFS 101

Agreement Value:

$6,176,382.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 27, 2023 - Mar 31, 2028

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:

PAKWAW LAKE, Saskatchewan, CA S0G 1G0

Reference Number:

115-2023-2024-Q3-14351

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Additional Information:

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

Recipient's Legal Name:

SHOAL LAKE CREE NATION

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.