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.
In the Media: September 2023
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this month!
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!
Navigating UBC: A Guide to Making the Most of Your First Year
Your first year at UBC can be overwhelming. Raunaq Nambiar, a fifth-year Natural Resource Conservation student, shares his top-10 must-see and do guide to navigating your first year at UBC in the Faculty of Forestry.
Emily Cranston Elected as a Member of The College of the Royal Society of Canada
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Emily Cranston on being elected as a Member of The College of the Royal Society of Canada Class of 2023.
Investing in the Future of Wild Pacific Salmon
“We’ve hit a tipping point where ecosystems are collapsing,” Professor Tara Martin says. “Now is the time to support science-based conservation and climate adaptation efforts.”
In The Spotlight: Peter Wood
Peter Wood joins the Faculty of Forestry at UBC as a lecturer and coordinator for the Master of International Forestry (MIF) program. He has worked in the field of international forest policy, human rights and sustainability for over two decades in a variety of roles.