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: 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.
Branchlines: Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Greenhouse Project
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Greenhouse Project at UBC’s Alex Fraser Research Forest showcases how wood residues can provide renewable heat and power for year-round, food-producing greenhouses in rural communities.
Branchlines: Reimagining Forestry in BC
In October 2025, UBC FES hosted the first in a series of Backman Dialogues featuring a panel discussion on growing a sustainable and viable forest sector.
Branchlines: Community Connections
Does BC need more small-scale forestry?