Reference number : GC-2017-Q4-00602, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Fournier, Richard (Université de Sherbrooke), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : Quebec|Québec, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Engage Grants for universities, program name french : Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités, program purpose english : Forest certification and environmental impact assessment is essential to prove that sustainable development is_x000D_
being applied with due diligence by those using natural resources. One approach used involves a panel_x000D_
composed of experts covering the main relevant sectors of the natural resource concerned. These panels_x000D_
proposed useful but subjective solutions leading to a lack of quantifiable/reproducible results. Another_x000D_
potential approach to produce reproducible results is the use of deterministic models. However, such models_x000D_
are complex to calibrate, validate and apply to new geographical areas. We propose to transfer a new approach_x000D_
for fulfilling the reporting requirements for forest certification and environmental impact assessment of_x000D_
operations on natural resources: a spatial analysis framework designed to map ecosystem services (ES). This_x000D_
framework allows more quantifiable/reproducible results than expert opinion and it is more adapted to yearly_x000D_
management than deterministic models. The proposed framework uses proxy variables which are calculated_x000D_
from available spatial data. These proxy variables represent ecological function indicators necessary to describe_x000D_
ES. We propose to transfer the know-how to apply the framework from UdeS to Resource Innovations (RI). RI_x000D_
specializes in providing solutions for a wide range of problems in forestry. The ability to apply the framework_x000D_
will provide RI with new capabilities to support sustainable management of natural resources through_x000D_
environmental certification and assessment. The project includes the following deliverables for efficient_x000D_
technology transfer: (1) a guide describing how to implement the framework, (2) a toolkit for implementation_x000D_
of the framework using ESRI ArcGIS, and (3) a report on a test case: the application of the framework to the_x000D_
Harry's River Watershed in Newfoundland for two ES (water quality and habitat suitability). The project will_x000D_
support a research associate from UdeS to work at RI for about four months to allow development and_x000D_
technology transfer between UdeS and RI. We believe that this new approach to environmental assessment will_x000D_
improve reporting in support of forest certification., program purpose french : Forest certification and environmental impact assessment is essential to prove that sustainable development is_x000D_
being applied with due diligence by those using natural resources. One approach used involves a panel_x000D_
composed of experts covering the main relevant sectors of the natural resource concerned. These panels_x000D_
proposed useful but subjective solutions leading to a lack of quantifiable/reproducible results. Another_x000D_
potential approach to produce reproducible results is the use of deterministic models. However, such models_x000D_
are complex to calibrate, validate and apply to new geographical areas. We propose to transfer a new approach_x000D_
for fulfilling the reporting requirements for forest certification and environmental impact assessment of_x000D_
operations on natural resources: a spatial analysis framework designed to map ecosystem services (ES). This_x000D_
framework allows more quantifiable/reproducible results than expert opinion and it is more adapted to yearly_x000D_
management than deterministic models. The proposed framework uses proxy variables which are calculated_x000D_
from available spatial data. These proxy variables represent ecological function indicators necessary to describe_x000D_
ES. We propose to transfer the know-how to apply the framework from UdeS to Resource Innovations (RI). RI_x000D_
specializes in providing solutions for a wide range of problems in forestry. The ability to apply the framework_x000D_
will provide RI with new capabilities to support sustainable management of natural resources through_x000D_
environmental certification and assessment. The project includes the following deliverables for efficient_x000D_
technology transfer: (1) a guide describing how to implement the framework, (2) a toolkit for implementation_x000D_
of the framework using ESRI ArcGIS, and (3) a report on a test case: the application of the framework to the_x000D_
Harry's River Watershed in Newfoundland for two ES (water quality and habitat suitability). The project will_x000D_
support a research associate from UdeS to work at RI for about four months to allow development and_x000D_
technology transfer between UdeS and RI. We believe that this new approach to environmental assessment will_x000D_
improve reporting in support of forest certification., agreement title english : Mapping ecosystem services in support of sustainable forest management, agreement title french : Mapping ecosystem services in support of sustainable forest management, agreement number : EGP, agreement value : 25000.0, agreement start date : 2018-03-07, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada