This federal contract award with ID 80NSSC19M0113 was issued by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to Northern Arizona University (NAU) to investigate vegetation dynamics across the Arctic and boreal regions using satellite data, airborne sensors, and field measurements. The $507,618 cooperative agreement does not have a set-aside designation. The work aims to document changes in Arctic and boreal vegetation productivity and explore evidence of an Arctic-boreal biome shift, with decreasing tree productivity and mortality in the southern boreal and increased suitability for woody vegetation expansion in the northern boreal and Arctic tundra. As a public research university, NAU has a strong track record of supporting federal agencies through prime and subcontract awards, leveraging its expertise in areas like forestry, environmental sciences, and Native American studies. This award aligns with NAU's broader federal grant portfolio, which includes funding from agencies like the National Science Foundation, NIH, USDA, and NASA for projects related to climate change, STEM education, biomedical research, and more.
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