UBC FES
Branchlines: Dedication that shaped the Faculty
The Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship (FES) celebrates three retiring colleagues whose enduring contributions have been an essential part of our evolution and academic mission over the past few decades. Each will be sorely missed, and we thank them for their time and dedication to the Faculty.
Branchlines: Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship
Launched in 2024, BILS is a unique UBC Forestry degree co-developed with Indigenous communities.
Branchlines: Trees of Campus
In this issue of Branchlines, MKRF has taken the reins of Trees of Campus to showcase the John E. Bier Arboretum.
Tal Shalev Receives North American Forest Genetics Society Award
Congratulations to Dr. Tal Shalev for receiving the Best Oral Presentation by a Postdoc or Early-Career Researcher award at the 2026 North American Forest Genetics Society Conference.
In the Media: July 2026
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship in the media throughout July 2026.
Warming Streams Are Pushing Young Salmon Beyond Their Limits
Researchers at UBC FES find that young salmon face greater heat risks than previously measured—and that younger fish and older fish cope with warming water very differently.
UBC FES appoints Dr. Janette Bulkan as Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Learn how Dr. Janette Bulkan’s appointment as Associate Dean, EDI will guide the faculty’s future in equity and Indigenous-focused forest governance.
Branchlines Web Exclusive | From Forest to Frame: Technology is Changing Homebuilding in BC
Emerging technologies and innovative wood construction are transforming homebuilding and advancing sustainable forestry solutions in British Columbia.
Stavros Avramidis receives SWST Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Stavros Avramidis for receiving the SWST (International Society of Wood Science and Technology) Distinguished Service Award.
Wild Bar 2026: A cocktail bar in the forest
Enjoy a forest walk and cocktail made from wild foraged ingredients at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.