Ten Forestry Faculty Members Receive NSERC Awards
We are thrilled to announce that ten faculty members in Forestry received NSERC Discovery Grants in the most recent competitions.
Researchers Call for Return of Sumas Lake Following Devastating 2021 Floods
A new proposal has emerged in response to the November 2021 floods that swept Sumas Prairie in the Fraser Valley, causing mass evacuations and millions in damages.
Terry Sunderland Receives Funding from the New Frontiers Research Fund (NFRF)
Professor Terry Sunderland receives research funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) through the 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Launches Wildfire Research Centre
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship launches the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, led by Prof. Lori Daniels, to address escalating wildfire risks through proactive forest management. The Koerner family’s $5 million donation supports this initiative for safer, sustainable futures amidst wildfires.
Land One First-Year Program Recognized for Innovation
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.
In Honour of Dr. John Worrall
Dr. John Worrall, a cherished UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship faculty member, is remembered for his unconventional teaching methods and generosity. He left a lasting impact on students and colleagues and his legacy lives on through awards and bursaries supporting student learning in his name.
Industry Leadership in Forestry Education
Mosaic’s $1.25M gift to UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship enhances education and industry ties, securing BC’s global forestry prominence. Domenico Iannidinardo underscores Mosaic’s dedication to community and sustainability, fostering a greener future.
The Carbon Flux of Life
Researchers at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship reveal a critical carbon exchange between trees and soil, challenging previous assumptions and highlighting the importance of retaining trees during harvest to sustain soil carbon renewal and ecosystem health.
Spring 2024 Branchlines
Discover how UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship pioneers innovation in response to climate change and community needs in the Spring 2024 issue of Branchlines.
Where the wild bees are – and aren’t – impacts food supply
Honey bees—plump, fuzzy and famed for their honey-making—capture the popular imagination. Yet, wild bees are equally vital for pollination and, by some measures, outshine honey bees as pollinators. This is why UBC researcher Matthew Mitchell and his colleagues are deeply concerned about their declining populations.