Call for Proposals for a contribution to the Forest Innovation Program—Canadian Wood Fibre Centre

The Canadian Wood Fibre Centre (CWFC) is seeking proposals to fund projects which address the objectives of the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre and Government of Canada priorities in the forestry sector.

The deadline for submitting applications is no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Thursday, December 20, 2018. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Canadian Wood Fibre Centre is a research branch within Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service. As part of the Forest Innovation Program, the CWFC supports research, development and technology transfer activities that contribute to bring innovative solutions to the Canadian forest industry. The objectives of the CWFC are to develop, improve and share wood fibre-related knowledge and tools in support of forest management decisions in three research areas:

• ·         Tools and Techniques to Identify, Measure and Optimize the Use of Wood Fibre Attributes;
• ·         Next Generation Enhanced Forest Inventory; and
• ·         Growing Resilient Forests for a Sustainable Fibre Supply.

Information on the contribution process can be found here and in the Application Guide. Also find out in the Guide, specific aspects and funding priorities for 2019-2020.

Should you require further information, please direct queries to the CWFC mailbox.

Please circulate this call for applications to any additional parties who may be interested.