How much funding can be received?

Existing forestry companies in Quebec can get assistance in varying amounts for technical and silvicultural work and certification activities on private woodlots.

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This grant provides financial support for private forest management activities through various regional agencies. Funding allocations are determined by technical and executional aspects of the forestry treatments.

Funding amounts are outlined in the annual investment rate grid applicable across all regional agencies.

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This grant provides financial assistance and technical support for forest management activities in privately owned forests. The eligible projects focus on implementing diverse silvicultural treatments to enhance forest value and sustainability.

Application of approved silvicultural treatments to improve forest growth.
Execution of forest management practices adhering to technical guidelines.
Utilization of services from accredited forestry advisors for project implementation.

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$ 50,000

Conducting extensive harvesting operations in private forest areas

$ 28,000

Revitalizing small-scale private woodlots with targeted silvicultural treatments

$ 60,000

Executing a comprehensive forest management plan

$ 65,000

Implementing sustainable harvesting and replanting activities

$ 42,000

Planting native tree species to restore ecological balance

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Eligibility for this grant requires the applicant to meet specific criteria.

The applicant must be recognized as a forest producer.
The applicant must hold a certificate attesting to their status as a forest producer.

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This program is open to individuals recognized as forest producers who hold the appropriate certification attesting to their status as such.

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This grant provides financial assistance for eligible forest management activities in private forests. The eligible expenses include:

Silvicultural treatments
Technical and execution costs for approved forestry treatments

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Recognition as a forest producer and possession of the required certificate

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Consultation with an accredited forestry advisor

Contact the regional agency for the development of private forests in your area to obtain the name of an accredited forestry advisor.

Development of the planning scheme

Work with the forestry advisor to develop a management plan that meets the program criteria.

Compilation of the required documents

Check and gather all necessary documents based on eligible silvicultural treatments.
Consult the Technical Reference Book for private forests to verify the eligibility of activities.

Submission of the application

Fill out the application form provided by the regional agency.
Attach all supporting documents to the form.

Transmission to the organism

Submit the completed application and documents to the relevant regional agency.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The grant process involves engagement with regional private forest development agencies responsible for managing the program.
A PDF guide with technical references for private forest management is available, detailing eligible activities and supportive procedures.
The investment rates and allocations are standardized across all regional agencies and updated annually.