Fostering Inclusivity Through SOGI Education: A Shared Commitment
UBC Forestry would like to emphasize our shared commitment to inclusive and diverse educational environments, with a special focus today on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) education. Let’s stand together for acceptance, empathy, and equality.
In the Spotlight: Tom Booker
Tom Booker joins UBC Forestry as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences. His research draws on population and quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, statistics and ecology.
In The Spotlight: Tzeng Yih Lam
Tzeng Yih Lam joins the UBC Faculty of Forestry as an Assistant Professor of Forest Measurements in the Department of Forest Resources Management. His research interests are tree measurement, forest sampling, and quantitative silviculture.
Haida Gwaii Institute: Q&A with Carrie Anne Vanderhoop
Carrie Anne Vanderhoop talks about her about her connection with Haida Gwaii, connecting with the community, and what students can expect in their semester at HGI.
Emily Cranston Receives the Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry
Congratulations to Emily Cranston on receiving the 2023 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry!
Alex Moore Awarded Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF Award
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Alex Moore on their Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) Award!
Ten Forestry Faculty Members Receive NSERC and SSHRC Awards
We are thrilled to announce that ten faculty members in Forestry received new NSERC and SSHRC awards in the most recent competitions.
In The Spotlight: Tahia Devisscher
Tahia Devisscher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management and focuses on how to manage forests and other green spaces in and around cities to support human well-being and build social-ecological resilience to climate change. She is interested in developing practical strategies to address the increasing disconnect between people and nature caused by rapid urbanization.
Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) Festival
Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) is a showcase of Indigenous and Afro-diaspora films from Latin America (with English subtitles), followed by dialogues to deepen understanding of the films and their relationship with local realities.