New Indigenous land stewardship degree will prepare the next generation of land protectors to restore ecosystems and take action on climate change
Partnership between the University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry and the Mastercard Foundation will expand opportunity for Indigenous students in environmental management.
In the Spotlight: Garry Merkel
We sat down with Dr. Garry Merkel (nadi’ denezā) to discuss his background, his work and the vision for the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship.
30 Tanzanian & Ghanaian Students to get BCDI 2030 scholarships for mangrove stewardship studies at UBC
Grad students will do training & research through the Coastal Guardians Fellowship Program, a collaboration between UBC Forestry & Institute for the Oceans & Fisheries.
Empowering voices: Wongela Aklilu Dessalegn
Alumnus Wongela Aklilu Dessalegn shares initiatives that give voice to others, in celebration of Black History Month.
Winter 2024 Branchlines
Explore UBC Forestry’s groundbreaking research on versatile bio-based materials offering sustainable, biodegradable solutions for aviation, construction, textiles, and more in this issue of Branchlines.
Managing the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest: A Conversation with Hélène Marcoux
To celebrate National Forest Week 2024, UBC Forestry spoke with Hélène Marcoux about managing the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.
Field Notes: MSFM in Nelson, B.C.
MSFM students covered topics including forest health, silvics, soils, forest hydrology, and more in their first week in the field in Nelson, B.C.
Cindy Prescott named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Cindy Prescott who has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
In The Spotlight: Tara Atleo, haḥuuła
Tara Atleo, haḥuuła, joins UBC Forestry as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management.