UBC Forestry
In the Media: February 2025
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media throughout February 2025.
Branchlines: Bio-Based Materials
Change-makers are generating the know-how needed to decarbonize our economy.
UBC Faculty of Forestry Awarded $790,000 USD Grant for Collaborative Research on Indigenous Cultural Fire and Forest Restoration
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has awarded a $790,000 USD grant to the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry to support collaborative research focused on Indigenous-led, proactive approaches to wildfire management and ecological restoration.
My Career Story: Jennifer Hong
Learn about UBC Forestry alumna Jennifer Hong as she shares her global career in climate change, bioeconomy, and energy policy.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Forest Operations & Silviculture
Job opportunity – The Department of Forest Resources Management invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position as part of the Silva21 project.
SESSIONAL LECTURERS (PART-TIME)
Job opportunity: UBC Forestry seeks to hire part-time sessional lecturers in the new Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (BILS) program.
Empowering voices: Wongela Aklilu Dessalegn
Alumnus Wongela Aklilu Dessalegn shares initiatives that give voice to others, in celebration of Black History Month.
In The Spotlight: Zelalem Taye
Dr. Zelalem Taye’s research bridges forest ecosystems and agroecosystems to identify sustainable solutions for ecosystem resilience.
Dan Macmaster awarded Alumni Builder Award
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dan Macmaster, MSFM’13, on being named a recipient of the 2024-25 Alumni Builder Awards.