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Title:

Black Ash and Deerberry Conservation Project

Agreement Number:

GC-1755

Agreement Value:

$40,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 21, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This grant enables an assessment of whether the conservation (cryopreservation), propagation, and reintroduction (CPR) model can be utilized to benefit two species of conservation concern, deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum), and black ash (Franixus nigra) in Bruce Peninsula National Park, Georgian Bay Islands National Park, and Thousand Islands National Park.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations

Location:

Guelph, Ontario, CA N1G 2W1

Reference Number:

154-2022-2023-Q2-00078

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Guelph

Federal Riding Name:

Guelph

Federal Riding Number:

35032

Program:

General Class Grant and Contribution Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.