Consus Management Ltd. is a distinguished resource management company with a primary office in Williams Lake, BC, and a secondary location in Vernon, BC. With specialization in various resource fields, our team of skilled resource professionals strives to deliver high-quality and efficient products to our clients.
For more information about the positions being offered and how to apply, please visit the link below.
Stephanie Lee graduated from the Master of International Forestry (MIF) program in 2017. She is currently working as the Bioeconomy Development Lead at the Office of the Chief Forester, B.C. Ministry of Forests.
The Master of International Forestry program, particularly the course on international organizations and diplomacy strengthened my motivation to work for international organizations. After graduating with the MIF degree, I developed a global or international perspective to approach problem-solving. This influenced my pathway to work in international forestry development, international trade policy, environment; social and governance and now in bioeconomy development in B.C.
The program overall was quite holistic in preparing someone interested in international development work, focusing on global forestry and conservation. I think courses like International Organizations and Diplomacy, Forest Business Enterprise, and Indigenous Forestry helped me understand the subject matter from different perspectives. We dove into intergovernmental relations, business and entrepreneurship and indigeneity. These have all been instrumental in my career path so far.
As an active member of the International Forestry Student Association, I had the opportunity to attend the 12th session of the United Nations Forum on Forest in New York as a youth delegate. I represented IFSA-UBC and was responsible for rapporteuring the main negotiations and discussions of the forum. I also attended side events and wrote blogs about them for the IFSA newsletter. This was my first ever experience attending a United Nations conference. Witnessing the negotiations, diplomacy, and policy advocacy on issues such as deforestation, community forests, gender, and youth in forestry was a highlight of my MIF experience. It was the kind of work I was excited to pursue after the program.
My cohort was very diverse with professionals representing six countries. Each of us contributed to class discussions, assignments and projects with our unique perspectives which made the learning experience quite enlightening as well as enriching. It enabled me to be adaptive to changing situations at work and to be inclusive of different ideas and perspectives.
For individuals considering the program, I’d suggest reaching out to the faculty or the program coordinator to match your expectations with what you could potentially gain from this program. I found this program to be pragmatic, which is why I enrolled.
For those already enrolled in the program, I’d suggest active involvement with IFSA. This opens up new opportunities and it helps add experience in building your resume, even if it’s a volunteer role. The other advice is to apply for internships and work in international organizations early on as they are very competitive. Be open to doing internships or work in the Global South.
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this month.
Moving forward from B.C.’s historically destructive 2023 wildfire season
Lori Daniels | CTV News | December 27, 2023
P.E.I birders need to learn new names as ornithological society makes big change
Kathy Martin | CBC | December 22, 2023
BC Today
Stephen Sheppard | CBC (30:49) | December 14, 2023
Carbon Trading Opens Loophole in Paris Climate Accord
Janette Bulkan | The Wall Street Journal | December 4, 2023
Expect weekend delays as Stanley Park tree removals bring lane closures through December: ministry
Allan Carroll and John Richardson | CBC | December 3, 2023
Alternate links: Toronto Star, Hamilton Spectator, National Post, Winnipeg Free Press, City News Vancouver, Vancouver is Awesome, Burnaby Now, Richmond News, Tri-City News
Thousands of trees to be felled in Stanley Park due to moth infestation
Allan Carroll | The Globe and Mail | December 2, 2023
Lack of rain has some experts worried about continuing B.C. drought
Lori Daniels | Vancouver Sun | December 1, 2023
Alternate links: The Province, Prince George Post
BC Hydro urges preparedness, warning storms are becoming more severe
John Richardson | City News Vancouver | December 1, 2023
Open to all UBC Forestry graduate and 4th year students doing a thesis or a major paper.
Secure a spot by emailing an expression of interest by JANUARY 15, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FSC Atrium, Faculty of Forestry, UBC
In Honor of International Day of the Forest
We cordially invite you to participate in the Forestry Research Showcase, a student poster competition designed exclusively for the Faculty of Forestry at UBC. This is a unique platform to hone your communication skills, articulate your research compellingly, and discover the groundbreaking work of your peers.
The session aims to foster a dynamic exchange of ideas among students, invited practitioners, Indigenous leaders, policy makers, government researchers and community advocates offering unparalleled networking opportunities. Abstracts will be complied and published in a citable document for you CV.
Three all-expenses-paid trip to the BC Community Forestry Conference in June 2024 and more!
Craft an innovative and captivating poster or experience that effectively communicates your research to a diverse audience.
To secure a spot in the competition, please submit an expression of interest by January 15, 2024. This should include a title, your supervisor’s name, a description of your topic (300 words or less) and a description of what you need (space for a poster, table for interactive materials, etc) to Deborah.delong@ubc.ca
Salmon researchers from British Columbia are embarking on a three-year study to understand and help mitigate the cumulative threats affecting the vulnerable species in the province’s watersheds.
The Watershed Futures Initiative, which includes researchers from University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and University of Montana, has received $1.25 million from the federal and provincial governments – through the joint British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund – to tackle the combined impacts of logging, mining, urban development, agriculture, climate change and other factors on salmon.
“The effective stewardship of salmon ecosystems entails integrating the best science on cumulative effects with priority management actions and good governance to ensure actions are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner,” says project lead Tara Martin, a professor of forest and conservation sciences at UBC Forestry.
While the devastating effect of these risks are studied in isolation, there is an urgent need to improve both the science and management of cumulative effects in B.C. to prevent a “death by a thousand cuts,” according to project co-lead Jonathan Moore.
“Many salmon populations are struggling. We are asking a lot of our salmon ecosystems – from logging to water withdrawals to development to climate change,” says SFU biological sciences professor Moore. “It is a large and multi-pronged problem, and we are hoping that this initiative can help contribute to positive steps forward.”
The initiative will address high-priority knowledge gaps. Researchers will explore ongoing changes in salmon watersheds using remote sensing, synthesize scientific information to inform benchmarks and management targets, help identify potential paths forward, and connect groups working to improve the climate resilience of B.C.’s salmon watersheds.
In addition to research and recommending policies, building social networks and sharing promising success stories is a key objective of the initiative. This will be achieved through several events that bring together a diverse group of leaders, managers, technicians, and scientists to learn from each other.
“Salmon are of critical importance and they are suffering,” says Robert Chamberlin, chair of the First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance and a member of the expert advisory panel guiding the project. “Watershed Futures Initiative is tackling the wicked problem of cumulative effects and doing so in a good way.”
In addition to the government funding announced this week, a contribution from the Sitka Foundation is also helping support this work.
See watershedfuturesinitiative.com for more information and to subscribe to its monthly newsletter for updates.
Assistant Professor, Urban & Agricultural Landscape Ecology
Department of Forest Resources Management
Forest Sciences Centre 2034
2424 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Canada
work phone: 604-822-5497
I am an applied landscape ecologist with a focus on understanding how to manage human-dominated landscapes, like agricultural and urban areas, for people and nature. I focus specifically on how landscape structure and human actions impact biodiversity and multiple ecosystem services. My work spans multiple spatial scales, from individual urban parks and agricultural fields to regional and national scales. Ultimately, I aim to provide knowledge that can be readily used by land managers, practitioners, and decision-makers to inform their decisions.
NSO Intern Position at British Columbia Conservation Foundation; Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program.
I will be completing my third work term at the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program (NSOBP), which is a project under the British Columbia Conservation Foundation. I have begun learning about raptor glove training procedures such as training cues and falconry equipment. The goal is to bring our ambassador owl to outreach events on my own to engage and educate the public about northern spotted owls. This October I was eager to assist with veterinary exams crucial to checking the health of these raptors and I was able to learn more about spotted owl anatomy and capturing techniques. As well, I have been introduced to the branding, marketing, and visual content side of the NSOBP and I am helping with social media and fundraising. After finishing this co-op term, I will have a full year of experience working in wildlife conservation at the NSOBP. I enjoy seeing the owls grow and am truly honoured to be recognized as a valuable member of such an amazing team.
Stswecem’c Xget’tem Development Corporation (SXDC) is a progressive and dynamic Indigenous-owned corporation dedicated to fostering economic growth and prosperity for the First Nation (SXFN). The position of Forest Operations Manager directs, oversees, the administration and management of the day-to-day activities of forest crews, operations plan, contracts, budgets, and expenses of the forest division of the corporation. Reports to the General Manager of the development corporation.
The position of General Manager (GM) directs, oversees and is responsible for the administration and management of the day-to-day activities of a store, Big Bar Guest Ranch, Meadow Lake Ranch, and forestry operations. The GM is responsible for the preparation of plans, budgets and cashflows and profit and loss statements for consideration of the Board.
Big Bar Ranch owned by the Stswecem’c-Xgat’tem First Nation is looking for a seasonal Wrangler/Trail Guide. If you are skilled in this field and looking for a live-in position nestled in the mountains, the heart of the Traditional Secwepemc Territory is where you’ll want to be! Here, you’ll find many outdoor activities including trail rides, hiking, fishing, mountain biking and more.
For more information and how to apply please see the links below and their website.
Recorded on December 7, 2023 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Did you know that more than half of the biodiversity in forests lives below ground, and that organisms residing beneath the forest floor depend on fluxes of carbon produced by living trees? In this webinar, Professor Cindy Prescott explores how surplus sugars, exuded from trees, nourish this underground world and how we can apply this knowledge to support soil life within harvested areas.
Featured Speaker
Prof. Cindy Prescott
Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences
UBC Faculty of Forestry
Business Co-op, Conservation & Energy Management Position at FortisBC Energy Inc.
I am currently in my fourth co-op work term in the Business Co-op, Conservation & Energy Management position at FortisBC Energy Inc. in Surrey, BC.
Some of my responsibilities include initiating the first steps of processing rebate applications for multiple programs, sorting through mail-in rebate applications, and assisting with various tasks for the Conservation & Energy Management department. I am also taking part in an onboarding experience project where I get to review the current onboarding procedure for new employees and make recommendations to improve the overall onboarding experience for future new employees joining FortisBC.
Working in the Business Co-op position is a valuable experience because I now realize the variety of approaches to dealing with environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, especially from business and management perspectives. The fact that customers can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by installing high-efficient appliances is great, and FortisBC offering rebates on those high efficiency appliances makes it even better.
I was able to work in this position at FortisBC because of my co-op status as a student in Forestry Co-op. Being part of the Forestry Co-op program has given me opportunities to develop essential job skills while working at different companies as an undergraduate student.