UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship In the Spotlight series introduces you to the stories and people that drive our Faculty forward. As we share their breadth of knowledge and lived experiences, we hope to inspire all to reflect and learn about how our Forestry community can work together to build a brighter future.
FES Students Step Up to Lead UBC Vancouver’s Student Union
May 26, 2026
Three FES students have stepped into AMS leadership roles, bringing a forestry perspective to UBC-wide student governance.
In the Spotlight: Yacoub Kassouri
Apr 20, 2026
We welcome Yacoub Kassouri as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management.
In the Spotlight: Eric Mensah Kumeh
Mar 10, 2026
We welcome Eric Mensah Kumeh as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management.
In the Spotlight: Santiago Izquierdo-Tort
Mar 05, 2026
Meet Dr. Santiago Izquierdo-Tort, Assistant Professor, David Brand Professorship in Sustainable Forestry and Conservation Finance at the Department of Forest Resources Management.
In the Spotlight: Morgan Piczak
Feb 23, 2026
Meet Dr. Morgan Piczak, a new Assistant Professor at the Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences.
In the spotlight: Kimberly Yazzie
Nov 14, 2025
Meet Dr. Kimberly Yazzie, a new faculty member at the Department of Forests & Conservation Sciences at UBC's Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship.
In the Spotlight: Garry Merkel
Mar 12, 2025
We sat down with Dr. Garry Merkel (nadi’ denezā) to discuss his background, his work and the vision for the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship.
In The Spotlight: Zelalem Taye
Feb 05, 2025
Dr. Zelalem Taye's research bridges forest ecosystems and agroecosystems to identify sustainable solutions for ecosystem resilience.
In The Spotlight: Dana-Lyn Mackenzie
Oct 30, 2024
Dana-Lyn Mackenzie joins the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship as Senior Manager for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity.
In The Spotlight: Tara Atleo, haḥuuła
Jul 25, 2024
Tara Atleo, haḥuuła, joins UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management.
