Urban Forestry
Maria Luna Santacruz (Urban Forestry)
February 2, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Assistant Project Manager at La Hesperia Reserve in Quito, Ecuador During my co-op placement in La Hesperia Cloud Forest Reserve in Ecuador I have worked alongside researchers, volunteers and mangers to improve day-to-day operations; facilitate communication in English and Spanish; and creating content in various social media platforms. I have learned about the work that goes on behind the scenes to run an NGO. Most importantly, I have been working on collecting data on the importance of trees for improving biodiversity in farms and pastures. Because of this, I have learnt very valuable skills in fieldwork as well as in science […]
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Anya Rueter (Urban Forestry)
February 2, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Landscape Maintenance Team Member at Kennedy Landscaping LTD in Richmond, BC This Summer I am continuing my work term with Kennedy Landscaping in Delta BC. So far I have had opportunities to learn a variety of new skills using small engine tools such as pruning, hedging, line trimming, and leaf blowing while helping maintain beautiful landscapes throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The Maintenance Team and Crew Leads at Kennedy have been very welcoming and helpful as I take on new tasks and work towards my goals. I look forward to continuing to build my new skills while working with […]
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Nicholas Mantegna (Urban Forestry)
September 21, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Assistant Forestry Technician at Strategic Natural Resource Consultants in Campbell River, BC For my third co-op term, I have been working as an Assistant Forestry Technician for Strategic Natural Resource Consultants. My first month I worked on a contract with BC Hydro, inventorying the vegetation under power lines. More recently I have been working as a silviculture surveyor. I walk into cutblocks multiple years after they have been harvested and planted, then survey the health and arrangement of the trees that are regenerating in the cutblock. Applying skills I learned at UBC relating to tree and disease identification has helped prepare […]
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Xiwen Zhang (Urban Forestry)
August 10, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Invasive Plant Technician at Spectrum Resource Group Inc. in BC I started working for Spectrum Resource Group Inc. at this time period as an invasive plants technician. My primary responsibilities include choosing and implementing efficient management and control tactics, compiling and analysing data on invasive species populations, and determining how effective control measures are. I’ve learnt a lot about invasive plant species in British Columbia this term, including how to treat them appropriately. I’ve also had the chance to interact with locals and raise awareness of invasive species among the general public. The co-op work term gives me a fantastic opportunity […]
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