Featured Undergraduate

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

Posted in: Conservation Featured, FCS Featured, News
Tagged with: Africa, Conservation, Field School, Research, South Africa, Student Stories, Wildlife

Ivy Guo (Forest Resources 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., a large forestry consulting company that operates within the province of BC and many other provinces around Canada.

Posted in: Forest Management, Forest Management Featured, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Resources Management, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories

Overcoming barriers to Indigenous science and data sovereignty

June 3, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Warren Cardinal-McTeague leads research at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, focusing on decolonizing science, Indigenous environmental management, and promoting Indigenous data sovereignty through initiatives like SING Canada.

Posted in: BILS Featured, Branchlines
Tagged with: Bioethics, Genomics, Indigenous, Indigenous Environmental Management

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.

Posted in: Awards, Forest Management Featured, Forest Operations Featured, Highlights, News
Tagged with: Land One, Teaching and Learning

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 […]

Posted in: Bioeconomy Featured, Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories

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 […]

Posted in: Student Stories, Wood Products, Wood Products Featured
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Wood Products Proccessing

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.

Posted in: Conservation Featured, Highlights, News, Students
Tagged with: Field School, South Africa, Wildfire, Wildlife

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.

Posted in: Forest Operations Featured, Highlights, News, Research
Tagged with: Biodiversity, Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, Selective Logging

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.

Posted in: BILS Featured, Highlights, News, Research
Tagged with: Food Sovereignty, Indigenous Environmental Management, Indigenous Food Systems

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.

Posted in: Alumni, Alumni Profiles, Branchlines, MUFL Featured, News, Students, Urban Forestry Featured
Tagged with: Forest Sciences, Master of Urban Forestry Leeadership, MUFL, Urban Forestry