Featured Undergraduate

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 invaluable experience in the lab, particularly in the sector of biomaterials, with a focus on textile application of hemp fiber. I have had the opportunity to familiarize myself with various instruments such as the PFI, HPLC process, pH meter, and milling machine, enhancing my technical skills […]

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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 from the different people at the sawmill how things work and what to look for when running tests. I have also been learning a lot about how to operate the kiln and the drying process. I even got a chance to go to a career fair […]

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

March 6, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Explore UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’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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Protecting Líl̓wat Food Sovereignty

January 16, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Post-doctoral fellow, Tonya Smith discusses her research on the impact of tourism on Líl̓wat First Nation’s traditional territory.

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My Urban Forestry Journey

August 8, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

Follow UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship alum Mark McDonald through his career from arborist with a private landscaping company to parks forester foreperson with the City of Burnaby.

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New UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources

July 6, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship is growing, and is introducing exciting changes to its undergraduate programs by introducing a new ‘Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Resources’ starting in fall 2024.

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Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources: Q&A with Scott Hinch

July 6, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

Professor Scott Hinch answers a few questions about the new BSc in Natural Resources.

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Finding a Path to Urban Forestry

June 20, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

After cutting her teeth on research and tree planting, UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship alumnus, Tara Bergeson (BSF’09) entered the then emerging field of urban forestry. Now the Urban Forestry Supervisor with the City of Kelowna, Tara has played a key role in community greening and wildfire preparedness projects, including Kelowna’s most recent wildfire resiliency plan.

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