UBC Forestry
Two pathogens linked to salmon health and survival in B.C.
B.C. Wild salmon populations have declined notably over the last three decades. New UBC research, led by UBC Forestry’s Arthur Bass, presents methods to improve the protection of wild salmon. The study uses the Strategic Salmon Health Initiative’s data to assess pathogens in thousands of Chinook and Coho salmon sampled over a decade along the B.C. coast.
2022 Alumni Builder Award Winner Shares His Secret to Success
Some lessons demand experience to be understood. For Arthur Tsai, testing his limits helped him realize not only what he was capable of, but a path that led him to complete both a BSc in Wood Science and Industry and MSc in Forestry at UBC, as well as achieve success heading Paper Excellence’s market intelligence team.
Where the Waters Meet
A TA’s award-winning work keeps compassion flowing.
Three Forestry Projects Receive Funding Through CUES
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Cole Burton and PhD candidate Sarah Dickson-Hoyle, recipients of the 2021-22 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund. CUES funding aims to support community partnerships pursuing shared projects with UBC focused on inclusive engagement to benefit communities and advance collaboration across the province.
Jeanine Rhemtulla Receives Killam Teaching Prize
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Jeanine Rhemtulla for receiving the Killam Teaching Prize in Forestry for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Award is given to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.
Rising to the challenges in Hydrology
Piotr Kuraś has seen water resource studies increasingly focus on climate change adaptation over the years. The UBC Forestry grad, who started as a research scientist, is now a consultant and principal with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC), where he provides clients with current information on various water resource disciplines.
From Firefighting to Forestry
After working for some time as a firefighter, Debrah Zemanek’s career took an unexpected turn when she decided to pursue her dream through the UBC Master of Sustainable Forest Management program. Debrah now works at B.A Blackwell & Associates, where she helps lead their fuels management group.
Spring 2022 Trees of Campus Contest
Do you have a favourite tree? Is the beauty of an arbutus tree, blue spruce or monkey tree? Or, is it the tree that you climbed as a child, ate picnics under or passed by every day on your way to work? We want to know about your favourite tree and why it holds a place in your heart!
Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2021/22 Forestry Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
We are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. The award comprises the Jordan L. Burke Memorial Award in Forestry and the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. The recipients demonstrated exceptional skills and contributions to teaching that have earned them high respect from students and course supervisors.
Elizabeth Wolkovich Receives UBC Killam Research Fellowship
UBC Forestry is excited to announce Dr. Elizabeth Wolkovich is a recipient of the 2021 UBC Killam Research Fellowship. Awarded to exceptional and promising faculty members, this fellowship enables faculty to devote full time to research and study in their field during a recognized study leave.