UBC Forestry
Researchers receive funding from B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
Our faculty are leading nine BCKDF-funded projects advancing Indigenous knowledge, climate resilience, wildfire science, and sustainable wood innovation across British Columbia.
Micro-Certificates Information Session
Join this information session to learn more about our online Micro-Certificate programs designed for flexible learning and career advancement.
The Value of Wood Products – Ellen Kang’s Experience
Recent graduate of the Wood Products Program, Ellen Kang shares the value of what she learned, her experience in Co-Op and how wood can be used as a sustainable building material.
Professional Master’s Panel Discussion Info Session 2026
Join this online info session to learn how our Professional Master’s degrees enhance technical skills, leadership, and networking opportunities.
UBC Study Finds Major Gaps in Equitable Access to Metro Vancouver Parks
Researchers found that residents without cars face greater barriers to accessing nature, highlighting the need for regional coordination.
Notes from the Field: Volume 6
This issue of UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s “Notes from the Field” highlights key lessons from the 2025 SISCO field tour, where students explored adaptive silviculture and innovative fuel treatments in BC’s dry-belt Douglas-fir ecosystems.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Team Develops Cleaner Way to Produce Rayon-Type Fibres
The new solvent-efficient technique developed by Dr. Feng Jiang and Huayu Liu reduces chemical use by up to 70 per cent in fibre production.
Branchlines: The Gift of Life
Thanks to a transformational gift of $800,000 from Dr. Yosef Wosk, 800,000 trees will be planted at UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Alex Fraser and Malcolm Knapp Research Forests over the coming years.
Shawn Mansfield Named UBC Distinguished University Scholar
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Dr. Shawn Mansfield on being named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar.
In the Media: December 2025
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship in the media throughout December 2025.