Marina Melanidis Awarded UBC Young Alumni Award
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Marina Melanidis on being awarded UBC’s Young Alumni Award.
In Honour of Dr. John Worrall
Dr. John Worrall, a cherished UBC Forestry faculty member, is remembered for his unconventional teaching methods and generosity. He left a lasting impact on students and colleagues and his legacy lives on through awards and bursaries supporting student learning in his name.
Alumni Profile: Shalom Addo-Danso
Meet Shalom Addo-Danso. UBC Forestry Alumnus and a leader in research advancement, Shalom’s work is informing national forest policy and shepherding the next generation of ecologists, especially those in Africa.
Alumni Profile: Yemi Adeyeye
Learn about the exciting and varied career of Dr. Yemi Adeyeye, (PhD(Forestry)’20) in this Black History Month spotlight.
MSFM Alumnus Q&A: Dan Macmaster
Discover Dan Macmaster’s journey from teacher to Forestry Manager with UBC Forestry’s MSFM program. Learn about the keys to success, emphasizing networking, community engagement, and understanding First Nations forestry.
When Failure Isn’t an Option
A winning mindset drove 2023 Alumni Builder Award recipient Reid Carter to excel and give back.
David Brand Receives the 2023 Alumni UBC Entrepreneurship Award
We are pleased to announce that UBC Forestry alum Dr. David Brand, PhD’85, has been named this year’s recipient of the 2023 alumni UBC Entrepreneurship Award! With over 40 years of experience, Brand has become an internationally influential trailblazer in forestry investing in support of a sustainable future.
Happy 100th Birthday Gerry Burch!
Gerry Burch is turning 100 in August 2023. In celebration of his distinguished career and lifelong commitment to forestry, we invite you to make a donation to the Gerry Burch Forestry Scholarship recognizing outstanding undergraduate students on track to become future forestry leaders and innovators.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023
Black History Month serves as a time to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Black students, staff, and faculty within our UBC Forestry community. While we should celebrate these achievements everyday, we hope to offer this time as an opportunity for focused and intentional reflection. This year, we are grateful to share with you four stories of some of our amazing Forestry students and alumni.
Green Investing
UBC Forestry alumnus, David Brand, knows the value of forests well. A strong believer in the principles of sustainable forest management, David founded his company, New Forests, to create opportunities within the forestry sector for communities to transition to a greener and more sustainable future.