British Columbia BCBid #RE27RSK525

ICH Landscape Carbon Modelling Research Project for Ministry of Forests

This opportunity involves a direct award contract for specialized research services in forest carbon modelling: - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, Regional Operations, North Area - Vendor: - FOR-CAST Research & Analytics (proposed direct award recipient) - Products/Services Requested: - ICH Landscape Carbon Modelling Research Project - Research and analysis using the LANDIS-II model - Assessment of innovative silviculture regimes for Interior Cedar Hemlock (ICH) forest types - Incorporation of Indigenous knowledge and the Gitanyow Land Use Plan - Focus on timber supply resilience, growing stock, carbon balance, and carbon storage - Key deliverables: parameterization implementation, testing, documentation, simulation and analysis of management, fire, and climate change scenarios - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on integrating Indigenous knowledge and local land use plans - Use of the LANDIS-II model for scenario analysis - No specific products or part numbers; procurement is for research and technology-based services - Work can be performed remotely

Description

The Ministry of Forests is considering a direct award contract to FOR-CAST Research & Analytics for a project assessing innovative silviculture regimes to meet multiple values between 2025 and 2100. The project incorporates Indigenous knowledge, research into Interior Cedar Hemlock forest types, and the Gitanyow Land Use Plan. The assessment will focus on timber supply resilience, growing stock, carbon balance, and carbon storage using the LANDIS-II model. Deliverables are due by February 26, 2027, including parameterization implementation, testing, documentation, and scenario simulation and analysis.

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