Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Species Richness and Abundance of Bumble Bees Between Urban and Natural Areas
Agreement Number:
GC-2836
Agreement Value:
$1,500.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 19, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This grant supports publishing results of a study which gathered baseline data on bumble bee species richness and abundance, and documents the first occurrence of the endangered Yellow-banded bumble bee (Bombus terricola) in Prince Edward Island National Park. The study compares sample sites from Prince Edward Island National Park, and Charlottetown PE, in order to compare findings between urban and natural landscapes.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA C1A 4P3
Reference Number:
154-2024-2025-Q4-00210
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162108
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Operating Name:
University of Prince Edward Island, Faculty of Science
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Prince Edward Island
Federal Riding Name:
Charlottetown
Federal Riding Number:
11002
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.