The peat moss industry is working with many partners. Among them, there are local associations, environmental organizations, governmental agencies and research centers, which several have gained international reputation, positioning us among the world industry leaders.
Research centers and academic institutions
- Peatland Ecology Research Group (PERG)
- Université Laval – Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation (FSAA)
- University of Waterloo – Department of Geography
- McGill University – Department of Geography
- Brandon University – Department of Geography
- Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
- Institut de recherche et de développement en agroenvironnement (IRDA)
- Institut National de la recherche scientifique – Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre (INRS-ETE)
- Coastal Zones Research Institute (CZRI)
- Groupe AGÉCO
- International Reference Center for the Life Cycle of Products, Processes and Services (CIRAIG)
- Biorefinery Technology Scale-Up Centre
- Biopterre – Bioproducts Development Center
Governmental agencies
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec regions
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Canadian Food Inspection Agencies (CFIA)
- Environment Canada (EC)
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq)
- Ministère de l’énergie et des ressources naturelles du Québec (MERN)
- Ministère de l’Économie, Science et Innovation du Québec (MESI)
- New Brunswick Department of Energy and Mines
- Various governmental departments at provincial levels
Associations and NGOs
- International Peatland Society (IPS)
- European Peat and Growing Media Association (EPAGMA)
- Garden Writers Association (GWA)
- Fédération interdisciplinaire de l’horticulture ornementale du Québec (FIHOQ)
- Canadian Business and Biodiversity Council (CBBC)
- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC)
- Organisme de bassins versants de Kamouraska, L’Islet et Rivière-du-Loup (OBAKIR)
- Société d’horticulture de Rivière-du-Loup
Working Groups and Committees
CSPMA
- Industry Science Coordinating Committee
- Industry Communication Committee
- Alberta/Manitoba Task Force
APTHQ
- ACCORD Peat Moss & Agri-environmental Committee
- ACCORD Scientific Committee
