2025 Campus as a Living Lab Award Winners
Congratulations to Matthew Mitchell and Jörg Bohlmann for being two of the eight UBC projects honored with the 2025 Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) Award.
Raccoons Solve Puzzles for the Fun of It, New UBC FES Study Finds
A new study finds raccoons solve puzzles even without food rewards, suggesting they are driven by curiosity and information-seeking.
In the Spotlight: Morgan Piczak
Meet Dr. Morgan Piczak, a new Assistant Professor at the Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences.
The Hidden World of Microorganisms Vital for Forest Health
This Black History Month, we speak to Dr. Zelalem Taye about the important role forest microbiomes play in restoring soil health.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Indigenous and Community Engagement Research Fund Recipients
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 recipients of the UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Indigenous and Community Engagement Research Fund (ICERF).
Researchers receive funding from B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
Our faculty are leading nine BCKDF-funded projects advancing Indigenous knowledge, climate resilience, wildfire science, and sustainable wood innovation across British Columbia.
Dr. Lori Daniels wins Faculty Community Service Award
We are proud to congratulate Dr. Lori Daniels, MSc’94, on receiving this year’s Faculty Community Service Award!
In the spotlight: Kimberly Yazzie
Meet Dr. Kimberly Yazzie, a new faculty member at the Department of Forests & Conservation Sciences at UBC’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship.
Six UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Faculty Receive CFI JELF Research Awards
Congratulations to six UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship faculty members who have received CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) awards to advance their innovative research programs.
Isla Myers-Smith Named Royal Society of Canada Member
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Dr. Isla Myers-Smith on being named a Member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.