Applied Research and Innovation Projects
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The aim of this research is to test a protocol for mycelial inoculation in wood chips. The results of this testing will inform the development of mycelial inoculation protocol that would be effective in lessening soil erosion, potentially improving rates of revegetation and promoting ecosystem resiliency as it relates to logging road activities.
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This research aims to test the feasibility of tracking tree nursery assets using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. By monitoring assets, the research team will gain insights about the potential to integrate RFID tracking to optimize seedling management and transport.
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The Dementia Guidelines project will engage with Northern BC communities to gain a stronger understanding of needs and concerns surrounding dementia awareness in this region. Findings will be applied to develop regionally relevant dementia guidelines and educational curricula, especially related to the needs of First Nations persons and communities.
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This research engages local post-secondary students and local food growers about student food security on post-secondary campuses. The research will make suggestions about how to best connect on-campus food services with local growers to improve food security for students.
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This research examines temporary roadside ponds as a breeding habitat for amphibians, including the western toad (Anaxyrus boreas). Findings will inform about the relationships between artificial ponds created via forest practices, weather, and amphibian breeding behaviour.
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This project assesses the meaningfulness of support services and resources that are currently available to students at CNC, as well as student's quality of life, mental health and wellbeing, social supports, perceived level of stress, sources of stress, coping strategies, and resources available to help reduce these stressors.
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This research aims to assess seedling growth response to wildfire impact. Findings of the research will inform reforestation and seedling regeneration in areas impacted by wildfires.
Virtual Reality platform to support innovative wellness services for students in the context of Covid-19.
2020-2020
Partners: Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) of Prince George, City of Prince George
Funders: Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
This project tested a virtual reality self-help tool to be used by international students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Identification of native pollinators for increasing berry production in a northern climate
2019-2019
Partners: Northern Lights Estate Winery
Funders: NSERC
This project identified native pollinators at two berry orchard sites of Northern Lights Estate Winery.
Assessing the shelf life of trees killed by spruce beetle
2019 - 2020
Partners: Canfor, Conifex Timber, Sinclar Group Forest Products
Funders: NSERC
This project assessed the fiber quality of spruce beetle-attacked stands.
An enhanced biomass gasification system for power generation
2018-2020
Partners: BC Biocarbon Ltd
Funders: NSERC
This project is a unique opportunity for CNC to enhance its applied research capability in the field of renewable energy with focus on biomass substitution for fossil fuels used for heat and electricity generation.
BC Housing – Thermal Index
2018-2020
Funders: BC Housing
This project developed an empirical method to calculate the total thermal resistance of a building and research the effect of solar radiation, wind, humidity and inside reflective insulation on heat loss in existing residential construction.
Increasing production of willow energy crops through off-grid irrigation and biosolids fertilization
2018 - 2020
Partners: Sylvis Environmental Services, Bionera Resources, PRT Growing Services
Funders: NSERC
This project analyzed the effects of off-grid irrigation and biosolids fertilization on willow energy crops.
Developing a hydroponic technology to increase local food projection capacity in northern British Columbia
2018-2020
Partners: QuantoTech
Funders: NSERC
This study, conducted CNC's Quesnel Campus, took an innovative approach to developing and commercializing an industrial-scale hydroponics system.
Developing a “mezzanine’ grow system for doubling seedling grow capacity of conventional greenhouse
2018-2020
Partners: QuantoTech
Funders: NSERC
Developed vertically staged growing technology allowing a conventional greenhouse to grow on two levels.