UBC Forestry
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.
Taraneh Sowlati Named Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Taraneh Sowlati for being named a fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS). The designation is testimony to Dr. Sowlati’s significant scientific advancements within the field of wood science.
UBC Forestry’s Dean Robert Kozak Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Helsinki
UBC Forestry congratulates Professor and Dean Dr. Robert Kozak for receiving an honorary doctorate in Agriculture and Forestry from the University of Helsinki, Finland’s oldest and largest higher education institution. This honorary doctorate follows many notable awards and distinctions received by Dean Kozak.
Faculty of Forestry Co-Leading UBC Research Excellence Cluster – Climate Change Health Effects, Adaptation and ResiLience Network (HEAL)
Assistant Professor Lorien Nesbitt is co-leading the Climate Change Health Effects, Adaptation and ResiLience (HEAL) network, one of 40 university-wide research excellence clusters that recently received funding under UBC’s Research Excellence Clusters Initiative.
Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2021 Faculty of Forestry Best Master’s Thesis and Best Doctoral Dissertation Awards
UBC Forestry congratulates Daniel Sax and Dr. Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz for receiving the Best Master’s Thesis and Best Doctoral Dissertation Awards, respectively. These two awards recognize outstanding academic achievement in doctoral and Master’s research.
Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month. While we should celebrate Black history and excellence every day, this is an opportunity for a mindful and elevated recognition of Black students, staff, and faculty within UBC Forestry. This year, we are proud to showcase the achievements and contributions of five students and alumni.
An Insight into the STEM Field with Forest Sciences Graduate, Sally Ou
From an impressive academic background in genetics to inspiring the next generation of young scientists, UBC Forestry Bachelor of Forest Sciences Alum Sally Ou shares her story on what drew her to the STEM field, the challenges and her advice for incoming students.
2021 ABCFP Awards Recognize Contributions from UBC Forestry
UBC Faculty of Forestry wishes to congratulate its esteemed award winners who received the Distinguished Forest Professional Award and Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) Magazine Best Article Award at this year’s virtual conference and AGM.
Improving Forest Management with Mathematical Modelling
A team led by the UBC Faculty of Forestry has upgraded the free version of a mathematical modelling tool that could ultimately improve forest management through improved decisions. With these changes, the updated tool is now an open-source resource, independent of all commercial software.
Peter Arcese Receives 2021 Elliot Coues Award
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Peter Arcese for winning the 2021 Elliott Coues Award from the American Ornithological Society (AOS). The Award honours researchers who have displayed innovative and outstanding contributions towards ornithological research.