The 2024 wildfire season has started – here’s what we need to know
Last year’s wildfire season marked B.C.’s most destructive on record: 2.8 million hectares burned, more than double any previous year.
Feng Jiang Receives UBC Killam Faculty Research Prize in the Sciences and Applied Sciences
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship would like to congratulate Dr. Feng Jiang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science, on being the recipient of the UBC Killam Faculty Research Prize
Shannon Hagerman Awarded 2023 Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Dr. Shannon Hagerman on being awarded a 2023 UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship!
Global wildlife study during COVID-19 shows rural animals are more sensitive to human activity
One of the largest studies on wildlife activity—involving more than 220 researchers, 163 mammal species and 5,000 camera traps worldwide—reveals that wild animals react differently to humans depending on where the animals live and what they eat.
Bringing forest therapy indoors can improve your health
Unlock the healing powers of nature. Discover the ancient practice of “forest bathing” and its modern-day scientific benefits explored by UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship researchers.
Exploring Nature’s Classroom: UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship students reflect on field school in South Africa
Explore UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s newest field school in South Africa through the eyes of our undergraduates in excerpts from their personal reflections.
Alumni Profile: Shalom Addo-Danso
Meet Shalom Addo-Danso. UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Alumnus and a leader in research advancement, Shalom’s work is informing national forest policy and shepherding the next generation of ecologists, especially those in Africa.
Alumni Profile: Yemi Adeyeye
Learn about the exciting and varied career of Dr. Yemi Adeyeye, (PhD(Forestry)’20) in this Black History Month spotlight.
The Kantelberg Trials: Exploring New Frontiers in 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.
Protecting Líl̓wat Food Sovereignty
Post-doctoral fellow, Tonya Smith discusses her research on the impact of tourism on Líl̓wat First Nation’s traditional territory.