Mushkegowuk Environmental Research Centre

Key Contact: Jennifer Simard

   
Address:  

36 Birch Street South
Timmins, Ontario
Canada, P4N 2A5

Phone:  (705) 268-1123
Fax:     (705) 268-3282
E-mail: csutherland@vianet.ca
Website: www.merc.ontera.net

   

 

Year established: 2005
Markets served:
Exporting?       No                    Export ready? No
Wood species or forest resource used in production

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

MERC’s mandate is to address environmental information needs including traditional knowledge, fish, wildlife, water quality and land management.  MERC research programs are based on our member First Nations priorities and concerns about the land.  MERC also provides assistance to other First Nations and organizations.  Forestry related projects include the review of the sustainability of forest management plans, impacts of herbicides on wildlife, facilitating information sharing and cultural awareness with forest industry policy makers, and development of carbon management strategies. 

NAICS Code(s):   541620, 541320, 541370, 562910, Watershed management, Protected areas and conservation, biodiversity, Carbon sequestration, trading