UBC Forestry
In The Spotlight: Peter Wood
Peter Wood joins the Faculty of Forestry at UBC as a lecturer and coordinator for the Master of International Forestry (MIF) program. He has worked in the field of international forest policy, human rights and sustainability for over two decades in a variety of roles.
In the Media: August 2023
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this month!
Alex Moore Awarded Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF Award
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Alex Moore on their Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) Award!
Cole Burton & Feng Jiang Awarded Canada Research Chair Position
UBC Forestry is pleased to congratulate Dr. Cole Burton and Dr. Feng Jiang being awarded Canada Research Chair Positions in Terrestrial Mammal Conservation and Sustainable Functional Biomaterials, respectively.
Ten Forestry Faculty Members Receive NSERC and SSHRC Awards
We are thrilled to announce that ten faculty members in Forestry received new NSERC and SSHRC awards in the most recent competitions.
Lam, Tzeng Yih
Forest Resources Management
In The Spotlight: Tahia Devisscher
Tahia Devisscher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management and focuses on how to manage forests and other green spaces in and around cities to support human well-being and build social-ecological resilience to climate change. She is interested in developing practical strategies to address the increasing disconnect between people and nature caused by rapid urbanization.
In The Spotlight: Dr. Haibo Feng
Haibo Feng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science at UBC. His research area focuses on green building, building information modelling, life cycle assessment and building energy performance. He has extensive industrial and research experience in promoting sustainable building construction with the integration of advanced building systems and renewable energy supports.
My Urban Forestry Journey
Follow UBC Forestry alum Mark McDonald through his career from arborist with a private landscaping company to parks forester foreperson with the City of Burnaby.