UBC Forestry
How short nature breaks can nourish our mental health
UBC Forestry and University of Melbourne experts explain how encouraging students to take ‘Nature Snacks’ can improve belonging and wellbeing.
Forestry in the Tropics: MIF’s Field Trip to Costa Rica
The Master of International Forestry visited Costa Rica this February on a field trip, hosted by the Center for Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education (CATIE).
Turning Slash into Solutions: UBC Forestry’s CHP Academy Builds Bioenergy Skills Across Canada
The Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Academy, based at the Alex Fraser Research Forest, has successfully wrapped up its June 2025 field training.
Melissa McHale Receives 2025 Wall Fellowships Award
Congratulations to Dr. Melissa McHale on receiving one of two prestigious Wall Fellowships, UBC’s highest-value internal research awards.
Research Associate – Pet Risk Modeler (Deadline: September 25, 2025)
Job Post: The FIDEL lab at UBC Forestry is seeking a Research Associate in Pet Risk Modelling to conduct original research that quantifies the risk and potential spread of irruptive insects in managed and unmanaged landscapes.
2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Join Land and Food Systems and Forestry for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.
Teaching Assistant (Deadline: August 28, 2025)
Job Post: The Department of Forest Resources Management is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the 2025-26 Winter term. Apply now.
Summer 2025 Branchlines
In this issue, explore how people shape, benefit from, and impact forests, and how UBC Forestry’s social science work drives sustainability and community well-being for people and the planet.
UBC Forestry leads forest therapy conference to promote mental health
UBC Forestry is set to host the International Conference on Forest Therapy from August 8 to 11, bringing together global experts to explore how nature can heal modern health challenges.