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Contribution: Small Scale Research

GOVERNMENT OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

$750,000.00

Enhancing Biomass Availability Mapping Through Forest Inventory and Age Modeling in the NWT

FY 2025-26 · 2025-10-07

Summary
The objective of this project is to improve biomass estimation and forest inventory accuracy across the Northwest Territories by combining two complementary initiatives.
Program
Small Scale Research
Location
YELLOWKNIFE | YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories, Canada
Recipient Type
Government
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Additional Information (French)
Subvention ou contribution octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier.
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
SPARK2528-04
Agreement Start Date
2025-10-07
Agreement Title
Enhancing Biomass Availability Mapping Through Forest Inventory and Age Modeling in the NWT
Agreement Title (French)
Améliorer la cartographie de la disponibilité de la biomasse grâce à l'inventaire forestier et à la modélisation de l'âge dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$750,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The objective of this project is to improve biomass estimation and forest inventory accuracy across the Northwest Territories by combining two complementary initiatives.
Description (French)
L'objectif de ce projet est d'améliorer l'estimation de la biomasse et la précision de l'inventaire forestier dans l'ensemble des Territoires du Nord-Ouest en combinant deux initiatives complémentaires.
Expected Results
The project will modernize outdated inventories in the Digaa Forest Management Agreement (FMA) and improve stand age modeling across the Taiga Plains, enabling more reliable biomass mapping and Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) calculations. By addressing both localized operational needs and territory-wide strategic planning requirements, the project supports Indigenous-led forest management, biomass supply chain development, and contributes to national clean fuel and carbon modeling objectives.
Expected Results (French)
Le projet modernisera les inventaires désuets de l'accord de gestion forestière (AGF) de Digaa et améliorera la modélisation de l'âge des peuplements dans les plaines de la taïga, ce qui permettra une cartographie plus fiable de la biomasse et des calculs plus précis de la coupe annuelle admissible (CAA). En répondant à la fois aux besoins opérationnels locaux et aux exigences de planification stratégique à l'échelle du territoire, le projet soutient la gestion forestière dirigée par les Autochtones, le développement de la chaîne d'approvisionnement en biomasse et contribue aux objectifs nationaux en matière de carburants propres et de modélisation du carbone.
Foreign Currency Type
CAD
Foreign Currency Value
$0.00
Organization Code
nrcan-rncan
Organization
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Program Name
Small Scale Research
Program Name (French)
La recherche de petite envergure
Program Purpose
To encourage and accelerate innovation in the natural resources sectors; to assist in the protection of our natural resources; to encourage and develop new and more efficient techniques and technology for sustainable development of our natural resources; and, to provide for a better understanding and knowledge of our natural resources.
Program Purpose (French)
Encourager et accélérer l'innovation dans les secteurs des ressources naturelles; participer à la protection de nos ressources naturelles; encourager et élaborer de nouvelles techniques et technologies plus efficientes pour le développement durable de nos ressources naturelles; permettre une meilleure compréhension et connaissance de nos ressources naturelles.
Recipient City
YELLOWKNIFE | YELLOWKNIFE
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
GOVERNMENT OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Recipient Operating Name
Government of the Northwest Territories
Recipient Postal Code
X1A 2L9
Recipient Province or Territory
NT
Recipient Type
G
Reference Number
115-2025-2026-Q3-17910
Research Organization
Department of Environment and Climate Change
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