Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Foundational Resource Inventory and Mapping at Wood Buffalo National Park
Agreement Number:
GC-2418
Agreement Value:
$550,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 12, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Description:
The contribution supports the acquisition of new LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) and multi-spectral aerial photography data in the western portions of Wood Buffalo National Park (WBNP). This data will be acquired through flying aerial transects via fixed-wing aircraft. Raw LiDAR and multi-spectral data will be processed and analyzed to develop a set of spatial map products including digital terrain and vegetation maps. This baseline data will ultimately improve conservation planning and support both the natural and social science communities with future research and studies.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6G 2E9
Reference Number:
154-2023-2024-Q4-00099
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
858655558
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI)
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number:
48019
Program:
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Purpose:
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.