UBC Forestry
Michael Wulder Appointed to the Order of Canada
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Adjunct Professor Micheal Wulder in the Department of Forest Resources Management for being appointed as a Member to the Order of Canada for his internationally recognized innovations in the field of remote sensing for mapping and monitoring land cover.
Sue Watts: 50 years at UBC Forestry!
After half a century among our Faculty ranks, we spotlight Sue’s legacy as she enters her well-deserved retirement.
COFI: Q&A with President and CEO Linda Coady
While working for then BC coastal forest company MacMillan Bloedel in the early days of her career, Linda Coady (BA’74) took part in discussions to resolve land use conflicts over Clayoquot Sound and the Great Bear Rainforest. We sat down with Linda to learn more about her work and the evolution of sustainable approaches to forestry in BC.
Myers-Smith, Isla
Forest and Conservation Sciences
Welcoming Stavros Avramidis as the 19th President of the International Academy of Wood Science
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Stavros Avramidis on becoming the 19th President of the International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS), effective June 2nd, 2023.
Exploring the Arctic’s Climate Crisis through Virtual Reality
“Qikiqtaruk: Arctic at Risk” is a ground-breaking virtual reality project by Professor Isla Myers-Smith offering an immersive journey to an island in Canada’s Arctic, exploring the impacts of climate change.
Finding a Path to Urban Forestry
After cutting her teeth on research and tree planting, UBC Forestry alumnus, Tara Bergeson (BSF’09) entered the then emerging field of urban forestry. Now the Urban Forestry Supervisor with the City of Kelowna, Tara has played a key role in community greening and wildfire preparedness projects, including Kelowna’s most recent wildfire resiliency plan.
Nolan Bett and Scott Hinch Become UBC Sustainability Fellows
On behalf of UBC Forestry, congratulations to Dr. Nolan Bett and Dr. Scott Hinch on becoming UBC Sustainability Fellows! Sustainability Fellowships are granted to full-time UBC Vancouver faculty members who are spearheading the development of innovative sustainability courses and programs, supported by a Sustainability Education Grant.
UBC Forestry Micro-certificates Qualify for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant
The Faculty of Forestry is proud to announce that select micro-certificates now qualify for the StrongerBC future skills grant, aiming to empower individuals by providing support for short-term skills training and career
Taraneh Sowlati Receives the CORS Merit Award
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Taraneh Sowlati on receiving the Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) Merit Award! The Award of Merit is presented annually to a current or past member of CORS, acknowledging their noteworthy achievements and valuable contributions to the field of operational research.