Grants and Contributions:

Title:

IMPACTS OF BUDWORM AND BUDWORM MANAGEMENT ON SOIL CARBON STORAGE

Agreement Number:

25SBW_UNB_SH

Agreement Value:

$105,202.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 13, 2023 - Apr 30, 2025

Description:

The objective of this Project is to address key science needs underpinning the development, deployment, efficacy and impact of the early intervention strategy and improve knowledge and tools to address current and future Spruce Budworm outbreak development and spread.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

Increased availability and access to scientific knowledge and advice pertaining to forest pests, in particular spruce budworm, and related risks. - Decision makers integrate scientific knowledge and information in risk management decisions pertaining to spruce budworm early intervention strategy.

Location:

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, CA E3B 5A3

Reference Number:

115-2023-2024-Q3-15177

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

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

Recipient's Operating Name:

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK (UNB)

Recipient's Legal Name:

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK (UNB)

Program:

Contributions in support of Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase III

Program Purpose:

The objectives of the program are to: Reduce SBW populations in Atlantic Canada’s forests to prevent development of an outbreak, tree defoliation and wood supply loss, through small area target-specific insecticide application; and, improve knowledge and tools to address current and future SBW outbreak development and spread.