UBC Forestry
UBC Forestry Supporting United Way 2023
In support of United Way, the Student Services team at UBC Forestry has organized two fundraisers that you can contribute to this winter season to help those in need in our communities: the Growing Smiles Fundraiser and the Purdys Chocolatier Group Savings and Fundraising.
Danielle Ignace selected as ESA Excellence in Ecology Scholar
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Danielle Ignace on being selected as an Excellence in Ecology Scholar from the Ecological Society of America (ESA).
Cindy Prescott and Shannon Hagerman receive IUFRO Scientific Achievement Award
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Cindy Prescott and Dr. Shannon Hagerman on being awarded the Scientific Achievement Awards through the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO).
Mosaic Forest Management invests in the future of forest leadership with UBC Forestry
Thanks to Mosaic Forest Management’s generous multi-year commitment, the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry is advancing forestry education and highlighting the crucial role of local industry in preserving British Columbia’s forests.
Scott Hinch named UBC Distinguished University Scholar
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Scott Hinch on being named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar! Scott’s research focuses on the ecology of Pacific salmon and the use of these species to explore hypotheses about strategies for reproduction, energy allocation, and habitat choice in fishes.
Andrea Vásquez-Fernández Receives Award for Best Student Oral Presentation at the 9th FLARE Annual Meeting
Congratulations to PhD Candidate Andrea Vásquez-Fernández on being the recipient of the Best Student Oral Presentation Award at the 9th FLARE Annual Meeting for her paper, “Negotiating Divergences and Bridging Divides: An Interculturally Respectful Methodology with Amazonian Indigenous Peoples.”
In the Media: October 2023
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this month!
Regreening the Downtown Eastside for Better Health
A new project led by fourth-year UBC Forestry undergraduate student Alexandra Thomas highlights how Indigenous knowledge about the healing and nurturing properties of the land could help mitigate negative health effects from climate change-related events, such as extreme heat, in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Samuel Adeyanju and Noa Mayer Receive Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Samuel Adeyanju and Noa Mayer on being recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS)!
New York Times Best-Selling Author Dr. Suzanne Simard Teaching New UBC Course Offering Climate Crisis Solutions
Starting in January 2024, Dr. Simard and her teaching team will roll out a new UBC online course that showcases how forests can provide natural solutions to climate change and social well-being.