Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this month
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our patterns and behaviours, which in turn affected wildlife
Dr. Cole Burton, associate professor in the faculty of forestry, wrote about how changing human activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic affected wildlife behaviour.
The Conversation
UBC News coverage
Invasive ash-tree killer insect detected in Vancouver, a first in B.C.
Forestry professor Dr. Richard Hamelin urged the City of Vancouver to act quickly to stop the spread of emerald ash borer beetles which can cause mass destruction of trees.
Vancouver Sun, The Province, Prince George Post
Metro Vancouver tree canopy in decline: report
Forestry professor emeritus Dr. Stephen Sheppard commented on a report which showed that the amount of ground covered by trees is decreasing in Metro Vancouver.
CBC Vancouver