Contribution: General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Selkirk College
$30,000.00
Examining blister rust incidence in whitebark pine: why is Banff so different?
FY 2022-23 · 2022-05-18
Summary
This contribution supports the data collection and spatial analysis of white pine blister rust and its effect on whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis), a SARA listed species, in Banff National Park to determine why infection rates within Banff National Park are so low compared to the surrounding regions.
Department
Program
General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Recipient
Location
Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement Number
GC-1703
Agreement Start Date
2022-05-18
Agreement Title
Examining blister rust incidence in whitebark pine: why is Banff so different?
Agreement Title (French)
Examen de l’incidence de la rouille vésiculeuse chez le pin à écorce blanche : Pourquoi la situation est-elle si différente dans le parc national Banff?
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$30,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This contribution supports the data collection and spatial analysis of white pine blister rust and its effect on whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis), a SARA listed species, in Banff National Park to determine why infection rates within Banff National Park are so low compared to the surrounding regions.
Description (French)
Cette contribution permet de financer des travaux de collecte de données et d’analyse spatiale concernant la rouille vésiculeuse du pin blanc et ses effets sur le pin à écorce blanche (Pinus albicaulis), une espèce en péril inscrite à la LEP, dans le parc national Banff, afin de déterminer pourquoi les taux d’infection y sont beaucoup plus faibles que dans la région environnante.
Expected Results
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine naturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures
Federal Riding
South Okanagan–West Kootenay
Federal Riding (French)
South Okanagan–West Kootenay
Federal Riding Number
59029
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de subvention et de contributions de catégorie générale
Program Purpose
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.
Program Purpose (French)
Fournir un soutien aux bénéficiaires dans la conduite d’activités ou l’exécution de projets concourant à la réalisation du mandat de l’Agence Parcs Canada
Recipient City
Castlegar
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Selkirk College
Recipient Postal Code
V1n 4L3
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
154-2022-2023-Q1-00014
