2009

Conserving Canada's Forests

APPLIED SCIENCE GRANTS

Canada's Forests: Fighting Global Warming
Federation of Alberta Naturalists (Global Forest Watch Canada), Edmonton, $300,000 (over three years)
Compiling and analyzing data related to the role of Canada’s forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Applying Practical Science and Experience towards the Establishment of Ecologically Viable Protected Areas in Northern Ontario
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, Toronto, $160,000 (over two years)
Providing conservation science to wildlife protection and land use planning efforts.

POLICY & LAW GRANTS

Building Boreal Conservation Momentum
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Ottawa, $135,000
Seeking new policies and collaborative solutions to protect Canada’s boreal forests.

Critical Conversation on Environmental Stewardship and Smart Use of Forest Resources
Carleton University, Ottawa, $20,000
Convening interested parties to discuss forestry sector adaptation/innovation related to bioenergy.

Demonstrating Best Practices in Land-Use Planning
Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, Winnipeg, $65,000
Providing expertise to northern First Nations regarding proposed land-use planning initiatives.

Advancing Boreal Forest Conservation through the Identification and Protection of Boreal Woodland Caribou Habitat
David Suzuki Foundation, Vancouver, $30,000
Protecting caribou habitat by promoting appropriate legislative and policy frameworks.

Exploring New Boreal Conservation Solutions with Canada's Forest Sector
Ducks Unlimited(Canadian Boreal Initiative), Edmonton, $51,000 (two grants)
Fostering conservation solutions in environmental organizations and the forest industry.

Protecting Canada's Boreal Ecosystems Through Legal Action
Ecojustice, Toronto, $80,000
Establishing and enforcing laws to protect the habitat of species at risk and conserve the boreal forest.

Wilderness Program and Colin Stewart Forest Forum
Ecology Action Centre, Halifax, $60,000
Protecting forests through improved forest policy and working with a multi-stakeholder forum designed to reach consensus on protected areas.

Boreal Planning and Protection: A bold Vision for Ontario's Boreal and the Far North
Environmental Defence Canada, Toronto, $80,000
Working with northern and First Nation leaders on a northern community vision.

Shaping the Shift: A New Era for Conservation and Sustainable Forestry in Québec
Nature Québec (Citoyens pour la nature), Québec, $100,000
Protecting forests and promoting sustainable forestry throughout the province.

Boreal Learning Network
Sustainability Network, Toronto, $60,000
Capacity-building for Canadian ENGOs and First Nations communities working on boreal conservation.

Climate, Carbon and Caribou
Wildlands League, Toronto, $65,000
Conserving Ontario’s boreal forests through the protection of caribou habitat and carbon reservoirs.

National Scan of Site Management Regulations & Practices Relevant to Bio-Fuel
World Wildlife Fund Canada, Toronto, $16,000
Canada-wide scan of existing regulations, standards and best management practices related to onsite retention of woody debris and management of sensitive sites/soils.

MARKET GRANTS

Because Forests Matter: Capitalizing on Market Success for Long-term Funding for FSC Canada
Forest Stewardship Council Canada, Toronto, $100,000
Implementing a new organizational development plan.

Boreal Conservation Project
Tides Canada Foundation (Canopy), Vancouver, $20,000
Bringing corporate and resource industry leaders together to increase boreal forest protection.

Boreal Forest Campaign
Tides Canada Foundation (ForestEthics), Vancouver, $110,000
Working with government to develop a land use planning framework for Ontario’s north and with the forest industry to protect forest and develop climate friendly policies.

Organizational Development
World Wildlife Fund Canada (Forest Stewardship Council Canada), Toronto, $50,000
Developing a strategy to ensure long term organizational stability at FSC Canada.

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Director-Initiated

Earth System Evolution
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Toronto, $87,500

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Strategic Opportunities

Grantmakers Meeting and Sustaining Membership
Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network, Toronto, $10,000

The New Reality of the Far North: A Collaborative Dialogue on Issues, Opportunities and Recommendations for Sustainable Business
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Toronto, $40,000

Organizational Development
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Ottawa, $10,000

Northern Ontario Sustainable Communities Partnership: Community Forests: A Tenure Reform Option for Community Sustainability
Environment North (Northern Ontario Sustainable Communities Partnership), Thunder Bay, $5,000

Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation [SLAPP] Campaign
Environmental Defence Canada, Toronto, $30,000

Species-at-Risk: Education Event
Nature Canada, Ottawa, $15,000

Membership Renewal
Philanthropic Foundations Canada, Montreal, $11,100

Sustainable Prosperity Research and Policy Network
University of Ottawa – Institute of the Environment, Ottawa, $10,000

University Paper Conservation
University of Toronto – Sustainability Office, Toronto, $20,000

Alternatives Journal - Advancing Conservation Journalism
University of Waterloo, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Toronto, $5,000

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