Branchlines: Haida Gwaii
Haida law, values, and governance are shaping land stewardship, forestry, education, and new economic opportunities on X̲aadáa Gwáay – X̲aayda Gwaay.yaay.
Branchlines: From Ashes to Mushrooms
The Fischer Fire Fungi Lab at UBC is at the forefront of research on the resilient mushroom’s revival following wildfire.
Branchlines: Mastering Sustainable Forestry Management
The evolution of the forestry profession, and the increasing complexity of forest ecosystem management, is attracting a new generation of professionals from diverse backgrounds — including many mid-career learners — to programs like UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s (FES’s) Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM).
Branchlines: Shyam K. Paudel
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship alumnus Dr. Shyam K. Paudel’s 30-year journey spans community forestry in Nepal to advising the United Nations on ecosystem restoration.
Branchlines: Jennifer Gunter Makes the Case for More Community Forestry in BC
We sat down with Jennifer Gunter, co-founder and Executive Director of the BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA), to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the expansion of community forestry in the province and the BCCFA’s vision for the future.
Branchlines: Dedication that shaped the Faculty
The Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship (FES) celebrates three retiring colleagues whose enduring contributions have been an essential part of our evolution and academic mission over the past few decades. Each will be sorely missed, and we thank them for their time and dedication to the Faculty.
Branchlines: Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship
Launched in 2024, BILS is a unique UBC Forestry degree co-developed with Indigenous communities.
Branchlines: Trees of Campus
In this issue of Branchlines, MKRF has taken the reins of Trees of Campus to showcase the John E. Bier Arboretum.
Branchlines: Conservation in South Africa’s Kruger National Park
The Communities, Wildlife and Conservation in Post-Apartheid South Africa field school program run by Assoc. Profs. David Bunn and Melissa McHale is attracting students interested in conservation in the global south.