We provide scientific findings, practical methods, technologies and services to advance the capacity of industry to use native plants to lessen the environmental footprint in the boreal forest. Our goal is to address present and emerging knowledge gaps in seed collection, treatment, propagation and deployment on disturbed sites.
The Boreal Forest Plant and Seed Technology Access Centre team works out of our Peace River research facilities and is part of the Centre for Boreal Research, which is an Approved Seed Testing Facility.
The Boreal Forest Plant and Seed Technology Access Centre is part of a growing network of 60 centres across Canada. As a TAC we help Canadian-based businesses get their products, processes and services market-ready by:
Conducting applied research to develop solutions that address company challenges.
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NAIT researchers have access to a range of specialized labs, facilities and equipment. The Boreal Forest Plant and Seed Technology Access Centre team makes use of these and other world-class applied research labs.
NAIT’s 2,600 square foot research greenhouse provides controlled conditions to support year-round growth of native plants and seedlings.
NAIT’s soils laboratory is a 1,200 square foot preparation space for greenhouse related activities, including mixing soil and filling pots for seeding, as well as cold climate storage.
NAIT’s clean laboratory is a 600 square foot space for sample analysis activities, including seed testing, biomass measurement, and soil and water chemistry analysis.
Dr. Jean-Marie Sobze sees NAIT as a leader in supporting industries and ecosystems Read on techlifetoday.nait.ca
More efficient seeds could quicken reclamation of industrial sites Read on techlifetoday.nait.ca
Explore technical notes, videos, field guides, publications and tools from NAIT's Centre for Boreal Research