UBC FES
UBC-Developed ‘Wood Foam’ Enters Production as Indigenous-Led Pilot Plant Opens in Vancouver
A landmark partnership between the Wet’suwet’en Nation and UBC is pioneering a made-in-B.C. solution to the global plastic crisis, turning local forestry waste into biodegradable foam packaging.
Branchlines Web Exclusive | Expanding long-term sustainable forest management in Chile
Learn how UBC FES alumnus René Reyes Gallardo partners with Indigenous leaders to advance sustainable forest management, research and reconciliation in Chile.
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Wood Science
Teaching Assistants for NRES 241 (Deadline: August 17, 2026)
Job Post: The Department of Forest Resources Management is seeking Teaching Assistants for 2026 W1 NRES 241. Apply now.
2026 SSHRC Grant Recipients
We would like to congratulate the faculty members who have been awarded federal SSHRC grants to address social and economic challenges.
Study Finds It’s Where You Log, Not Just How Much, That Determines Flood Risk
UBC researchers say landscape and climate strongly influence how forests respond to harvesting, and reveal fog as an overlooked factor in flood risk.
Research Seminar: Is tree-species diversification an economically robust adaptation strategy to climate change?
Discover new research examining whether tree-species diversification is an economically robust strategy for adapting forests to climate change.
Teaching Assistant for ILS 300 (Deadline: August 10, 2026)
Job Post: The Department of Forest Resources Management is seeking Teaching Assistants for 2026 W1 ILS 300. Apply now.
2026 Online Micro-Certificates Information Sessions
Join an information session to learn more about our online Micro-Certificate Programs designed for flexible learning and career advancement.
Simple Changes to Fishing Gear and Handling Can Greatly Improve Survival of Released Coho Salmon: FES Research
Coho salmon released by recreational anglers are far more likely to survive when handled gently in the water without a landing net.