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Partnerships

We can help your project succeed.

The Petawawa Research Forest (PRF) provides a multitude of research opportunities with our traditional research partners and with the research community at large. Collaboration will bring us a much broader and deeper understanding of the forest.

We also recognize the social, environmental, and economic importance of Canada's forests and welcome independent third-party use of the PRF by industry, colleges and universities, governments of all levels, aboriginal communities, and environmental associations.

In an effort to maximize the potential for understanding forests and the sustainable use of the research forest, the PRF has three types of external collaborative agreements for ongoing activities. They differ in purpose, duration, and degree of CFS involvement.

Collaborative Research Agreements
Joint Work Projects
Access Agreements

Collaborative Research Agreements

Collaborative research agreements address the science of forests. Projects are undertaken with provincial and academic partners, industry, and international investigators. Although conducted by external agencies, the CFS is actively involved in this research through activities by its Science and Technology Research Networks.

Example:

Establishment of an experiment to scientifically test treatments to produce natural regeneration of red pine, which has been identified as an ecotype at risk due to human activities.
Partner: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Joint Work Projects

Like collaborative research agreements, joint work projects focus on scientific research; however they tend to be shorter in duration and involve less activity from the CFS than the research agreements.

Example:

Development of growth and yield models.
Partner: Oregon State University

Access Agreements

Access agreements involve non-research activities; they facilitate the use of the PRF for educational, recreational, or economic purposes to a wide range of groups. Generally the PRF is not directly involved in these activities. However, for educational activities we often provide expertise and advice.

Examples:

Advanced science program for Grade 10 and 11 students.
Partner: Deep River Science Academy

Operation of the PRF Visitor's Centre for technology transfer and tourist information.
Partner: Town of Laurentian Hills (formerly the Township Municipality of Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie and McKay and the village of Chalk River)

Would you like more details on these and existing partnerships?

Would you like to explore possible collaboration projects?

Please contact the Forest Operations Manager (parbour@nrcan.gc.ca).