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UBC Faculty of Forestry > News > In The Media: October 2024

In The Media: October 2024

October 2, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Inside the Fight to Save Forestry Jobs 
Forestry professor Dr. Christopher Gaston commented on job losses in B.C.’s forest industry.  
The Tyee 

Can urban forests survive the housing boom? 
Forestry professor emeritus Dr. Stephen Sheppard commented on the challenges developers face in protecting trees awhile building new homes.  
National Observer 

To save monarch butterflies, these scientists want to move mountains 
Forestry professor Dr. Sally Aitken commented on the assisted migration of trees that could save a monarch butterfly reserve.  
National Geographic (subscription) 

Vancouver Park Board to vote on second phase of Stanley Park tree removal 
Forestry professor Richard Hamelin said that the removal of decaying trees is crucial, as they create a safety hazard. 
CTV News  

‘There’s hope’: What we can learn from species that have made a comeback in B.C. 
Forestry professor Dr. Peter Arcese commented on the return of several mammal and bird species to B.C. due to successful conservation efforts. 
Vancouver Sun, The Province, Windsor Star, Prince George Post, Ottawa Citizen    

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