UBC Forestry
In the Media: June 2024
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this month.
Terry Sunderland Receives Funding from the New Frontiers Research Fund (NFRF)
Professor Terry Sunderland receives research funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) through the 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition.
Overcoming barriers to Indigenous science and data sovereignty
Warren Cardinal-McTeague leads research at UBC Forestry, focusing on decolonizing science, Indigenous environmental management, and promoting Indigenous data sovereignty through initiatives like SING Canada.
UBC Forestry Launches Wildfire Research Centre
UBC Forestry launches the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, led by Prof. Lori Daniels, to address escalating wildfire risks through proactive forest management. The Koerner family’s $5 million donation supports this initiative for safer, sustainable futures amidst wildfires.
Elaheh Ghasemi awarded André Hoffmann Fellowship
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Elaheh Ghasemi on being awarded the André Hoffman Fellowship for the Fourth Industrial Revolution!
In the Spotlight: Toktam Sajedi
Toktam Sajedi joins UBC Forestry as a Lecturer and Senior Researcher in the Department of Forest Resources Management.
Andrea Lyall awarded UBC Dissertation Prize and CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards Competition nomination
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Andrea Lyall on receiving the Faculty of Forestry Best Doctoral Dissertation Award for 2023.
Land One First-Year Program Recognized for Innovation
Land One has won the D2L (Desire 2 Learn) Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning in recognition of its transformative approach to student-centred learning.
In the Media: May 2024
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this month.
In Honour of Dr. John Worrall
Dr. John Worrall, a cherished UBC Forestry faculty member, is remembered for his unconventional teaching methods and generosity. He left a lasting impact on students and colleagues and his legacy lives on through awards and bursaries supporting student learning in his name.