Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Using a historical disturbance to reconstruct forests of the past and restore ecosystems of the future: the log drive
Agreement Number:
GC-2015
Agreement Value:
$12,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 21, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
This grant supports research to better understand the effect of log driving and the massive accumulation of woody material in slow-moving environments such as lakes. Aquatic environments in several regions of Quebec, including Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Mauricie, have been impacted by log driving for nearly a century. However, the effects of this practice on ecosystems today are not well documented.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, CA J9X 5E4
Reference Number:
154-2022-2023-Q4-00100
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Federal Riding Name:
Abitibi—Témiscamingue
Federal Riding Number:
24002
Program:
General Class Grants Contributions Program
Program Purpose:
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.