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Title:
Advancing International Standards for Wood Pellets
Agreement Number:
GFL-C-WPAC-1
Agreement Value:
$180,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The purpose of this project is to advance international standards that relate to the trade of solid biomass.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:

The project will focus on developing ISO standards for wood pellets which will help improve Canada's international reputation as a fair and reliable trading partner that relies on science to develop and implement international standards for wood products. Overall, creating internationally recognized standards that allow for safe international trade of wood pellets, will result in a decrease in trade barriers and increase international recognition of Canada's wood pellets.

Location:
REVELSTOKE, British Columbia, CA V0E2S0
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q2-15605
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 Operating Name:
WOOD PELLET ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Recipient's Legal Name:
WOOD PELLET ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Program:
Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Forest Leadership Program
Program Purpose:

The objective of the Global Forest Leadership (GloFor) Program is to advance Canada’s international forest sector leadership. This will be completed through activities that focus on expanding Canada’s international engagement, collaborations and partnerships, as well as expertise.