Featured Undergraduate

Michael Nunn (Conservation)

July 9, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Water Quality and Conservation Intern; City of Campbell River I have been completing my second co-op term with the city of Campbell River as a part of their water department. So far during my term, I have developed a deep understanding of the intricacies and hurdles that are associated with working at a local government. […]

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Catherine Yap (Forest Sciences)

July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Forestry Research Assistant; Canadian Forest Service I have been working as a Co-op Forestry intern at the Northern Forestry Centre as a part of the wood fibre characterization team. So far, I’ve worked on multiple projects preparing spruce, pine and aspen wood samples for analyzing and growing fungi. Mainly, I’ve been looking into biofuels—burnt wood […]

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CONS 454: A Month of Discovery in South Africa

June 24, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Students blend cultural immersion and conservation research, revealing the savanna’s complex ecosystem and community dynamics in South Africa

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Ivy Guo (Forest Management)

June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Forest Technician; Forsite Consultants Ltd. My name is Ivy Guo and I am working at the Prince George office of Forsite Consultants Ltd. for my second and third  Co-op work term. Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a large forestry consulting company that operates within the province of British Columbia and other various provinces around Canada. For […]

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Overcoming barriers to Indigenous science and data sovereignty

June 3, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

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.

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Land One First-Year Program Recognized for Innovation

May 22, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Land One has won the D2L (Desire 2 Learn) Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning in recognition of its transformative approach to student-centred learning.

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Sarah Lin (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)

May 14, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Lab Research Assistant; University of British Columbia, Forestry Science Centre During my co-op work term, I have been actively involved in assisting two projects: the development of superelastic and hydrophobic hemp fiber aerogels through freeze drying, and the cottonization of fiber for textile applications. Through these projects, I have achieved my learning objectives and gained […]

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Miguel Paulhus Berm-dez (Wood Products)

March 8, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Process Development & Quality Control Assistant; Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. My name is Miguel Paulhus and I am currently in Barriere doing my coop. I am working for Gilbert Smith Forest Products in Process Improvement and Quality Control. Currently I have been working on different trials to improve recovery and production time while learning […]

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Exploring Nature’s Classroom: UBC Forestry students reflect on field school in South Africa

March 6, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Explore UBC Forestry’s newest field school in South Africa through the eyes of our undergraduates in excerpts from their personal reflections.

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The Kantelberg Trials: Exploring New Frontiers in Forestry 

February 8, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

“Discover the future of sustainable forestry with The Kantelberg Trials led by experts Dr. Suzanne Simard and Dr. Dominik Roeser. Explore how selective logging and cutting-edge equipment are revolutionizing forest management, addressing biodiversity and carbon deficits while diversifying forests.

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