Contribution: Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Forest Leadership Program
WOOD PELLET ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
$180,000.00
Advancing International Standards for Wood Pellets
FY 2024-25 · 2024-08-29
Summary
The purpose of this project is to advance international standards that relate to the trade of solid biomass.
Department
Program
Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Forest Leadership Program
Recipient
Location
REVELSTOKE | REVELSTOKE, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
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
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
GFL-C-WPAC-1
Agreement Start Date
2024-08-29
Agreement Title
Advancing International Standards for Wood Pellets
Agreement Title (French)
Faire progresser les normes internationales pour les granulés de bois
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$180,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The purpose of this project is to advance international standards that relate to the trade of solid biomass.
Description (French)
L'objectif de ce projet est de faire progresser les normes internationales relatives au commerce de la biomasse solide.
Expected Results
The project will focus on developing ISO standards for wood pellets which will help improve Canada's international reputation as a fair and reliable trading partner that relies on science to develop and implement international standards for wood products. Overall, creating internationally recognized standards that allow for safe international trade of wood pellets, will result in a decrease in trade barriers and increase international recognition of Canada's wood pellets.
Expected Results (French)
Le projet se concentrera sur l'élaboration de normes ISO pour les granulés de bois, ce qui contribuera à améliorer la réputation internationale du Canada en tant que partenaire commercial équitable et fiable qui s'appuie sur la science pour élaborer et mettre en œuvre des normes internationales pour les produits du bois. Dans l'ensemble, la création de normes internationalement reconnues permettant un commerce international sécuritaire des granulés de bois entraînera une diminution des barrières commerciales et une reconnaissance internationale accrue des granulés de bois canadiens.
Foreign Currency Type
CAD
Foreign Currency Value
$0.00
Organization Code
nrcan-rncan
Organization
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Program Name
Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Forest Leadership Program
Program Name (French)
Subventions et contributions à l'appui du programme de leadership mondial sur les forêts
Program Purpose
The objective of the Global Forest Leadership (GloFor) Program is to advance Canada’s international forest sector leadership. This will be completed through activities that focus on expanding Canada’s international engagement, collaborations and partnerships, as well as expertise.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme de leadership mondial sur les forêts (LMFor) a pour objectif de promouvoir le leadership international du Canada dans le secteur forestier. Cet objectif sera atteint grâce à des activités axées sur le développement de l’engagement, des collaborations et des partenariats internationaux du Canada, ainsi que de son expertise.
Recipient City
REVELSTOKE | REVELSTOKE
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
WOOD PELLET ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Recipient Operating Name
WOOD PELLET ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Recipient Postal Code
V0E2S0
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
O
Reference Number
115-2024-2025-Q2-15605
