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UBC Faculty of Forestry > News > Guangyu Wang awarded Royal Commonwealth Society Platinum Jubilee Medal

Guangyu Wang awarded Royal Commonwealth Society Platinum Jubilee Medal

November 10, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Guangyu Wang on receiving the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for Community Service for his work with Chinese communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Guangyu Wang

About Guangyu Wang

Guangyu’s research centers on sustainable forest and watershed management through computer modeling. He’s completed projects utilizing system dynamics, bioregional assessments, and GIS to analyze ecosystem degradation and land use management. His primary focus is on Chinese forest management, where he’s developed innovative sustainable management plans. Dr. Wang also investigates climate change, forest adaptation, and carbon market mechanisms. Additionally, as a former business professional, he’s keen on strategic planning, financial management of natural resources, and the effectiveness of land use change policies.

About the RCS Platinum Jubilee Medal

The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is an international charity. They work to engage people in the modern Commonwealth through a range of public events, youth projects and educational activities. This award was created to both honour the Society’s longest serving Patron, the longest Head of the Commonwealth and Canada’s longest reigning Monarch, and to reward excellence in the community

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Tagged with: Forest Management, Royal Commonwealth Society Platinum Jubilee Medal

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