Branchlines: Fact-Finding Mission to Finland
With around 75% of its total area forested, Finland has been a key player in the forest sector since at least the turn of the 20th Century.
Branchlines: The Bioproducts Institute at UBC
Interdisciplinary collaborations are transforming forestry resources into the next generation of sustainable bioproducts.
Branchlines: The Potential of Nanocellulose-based Biodegradable Products
Canadian innovations are leading the way in the commercialization and industrial production of nanocellulose.
Branchlines: Bio-Based Materials
Change-makers are generating the know-how needed to decarbonize our economy.
A Flood of Trouble
Prof. Younes Alila explains how attribution science helps explain the rising frequency and intensity of floods in British Columbia, linking these events to climate change, land use changes, and forest cover loss.
An Immersive Experience of Climate Change in the Arctic
UBC Forestry’s Prof. Isla Myers-Smith uses CERC award to continue studying climate change impacts on northern ecosystems, collaborating with Indigenous communities.
Trust-based philanthropy
The Heller family established funds supporting UBC Forestry education, research, and outreach. Their flexible donations aid innovative projects, student success, and advancing wood science and sustainable forestry practices.
Overcoming barriers to Indigenous science and data sovereignty
Warren Cardinal-McTeague leads research at UBC Forestry, focusing on decolonizing science, Indigenous environmental management, and promoting Indigenous data sovereignty through initiatives like SING Canada.
UBC Forestry Launches Wildfire Research Centre
UBC Forestry launches the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, led by Prof. Lori Daniels, to address escalating wildfire risks through proactive forest management. The Koerner family’s $5 million donation supports this initiative for safer, sustainable futures amidst wildfires.
In Honour of Dr. John Worrall
Dr. John Worrall, a cherished UBC Forestry faculty member, is remembered for his unconventional teaching methods and generosity. He left a lasting impact on students and colleagues and his legacy lives on through awards and bursaries supporting student learning in his name.