Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Doors 6 pm, Event 7 pm, Reception 8:30 pm
Location: Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W. Broadway, Vancouver
This event is open to the general public.
Forests are one of our most valued resources in British Columbia, but their future is uncertain. Wildfires, tariffs, and dwindling high-value stands are placing an incredible amount of pressure on the forest sector. However, values influencing who gets to use the forest and for what are often at odds. As we navigate these challenges, how can we ensure forests continue to meet the needs of people by supporting healthy ecosystems, providing essential wood-based materials, and sustaining the financial, cultural, and ecological connections that communities depend on? Join our experts as we look for areas of consensus on the future of BC’s forests.
This public dialogue will bring together leading experts and community voices for a moderated panel discussion exploring the future of BC’s forests. The conversation will focus on areas of consensus and disagreement, with the goal of identifying constructive paths forward. Audience members will also have the opportunity to contribute questions in advance.
Following the event, panelists and UBC Forestry faculty will collaborate on a white paper highlighting key themes, agreements, and recommendations emerging from the dialogue.
Panelists
Molly Hudson, RPF, RPBio
Molly Hudson is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and Biologist (RPBio) with over 10 years of leadership in sustainable forestry. As Vice President of Forestry & Sustainability at Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation, she oversees Sqomish Forestry and supports that Squamish Nation’s forestry vision, integrating Indigenous values, climate action, and ecological stewardship. She serves on multiple boards, including as a Director-at-Large for the Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) Board.
Adam Olsen
Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP) is Negotiator for the Tsartlip First Nation, with a background in public service and community engagement. A former MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, Adam is a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights and forestry reform in British Columbia. His work focuses on reconciliation, economic justice and building respectful relationships and challenging outdated resource management policies.
Dr. Dominik Roeser
Dr. Dominik Roeser is Associate Dean of Research Forests and Community Outreach at UBC Forestry and an international leader in forest operations, supply chain design, bioenergy, and the technology transfer of forest, fuel treatment, and biomass operations. Formerly Senior Director at FPInnovations, he is recognized for building international networks and leading multidisciplinary teams that advance sustainable solutions to improve forest management and bridge research with practice across Canada and abroad.
Lisa Matthaus
Lisa Matthaus is Provincial Lead for Organizing for Change, where she provides strategic expertise in government relations, campaign development, and citizen engagement on key environmental issues. She has almost three decades of experience, including 10 years at Sierra Club BC, working on BC forest policy issues, biodiversity conservation (including in the Great Bear Rainforest), and climate advocacy. She holds a Master’s in Environmental and Resource Economics.
The Faculty of Forestry gratefully acknowledges the Backman Family for their support of scholarship and learning in conflict resolution, including this dialogue series.
Questions? Contact Michelle Lindsay at michelle.lindsay@ubc.ca