Branchlines: Bio-Based Materials
Change-makers are generating the know-how needed to decarbonize our economy.
Winter 2024 Branchlines
Explore UBC Forestry’s groundbreaking research on versatile bio-based materials offering sustainable, biodegradable solutions for aviation, construction, textiles, and more in this issue of Branchlines.
Kwang Ho Kim Receives NSERC/SSHRC Award Funding
Congratulations to Kwang Ho Kim for being awarded NSERC/SSHRC research funding as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Global Centers initiative.
From Vancouver to Helsinki, the Dual Master’s in Green Business Gives Future Bioeconomy Leaders a Leg Up
UBC’s Faculty of Forestry and the University of Helsinki have launched a Dual Master’s in Green Business, preparing future bioeconomy leaders.
In The Spotlight: Kwang Ho Kim
Kwang Ho Kim joins UBC Forestry as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science. His research focuses on developing sustainable biomass conversion engineering, aiming to advance technological solutions that maximize the transformation of carbon in biomass into valuable products.
UBC Forestry Expands Micro-Certificate Offerings with the Launch of Multiple New Programs
With the growing demand for specialized knowledge and skills in the forestry industry, the Faculty of Forestry is thrilled to announce the expansion of its micro-certificate offerings. Building on the success of our existing programs, UBC Forestry has launched nine new micro-certificate programs, catering to the diverse needs of professionals seeking to excel in this dynamic field.
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.