UBC research helps migrating salmon survive mortality hot-spot
When Kevin Ryan and the other hardworking volunteers at Mossom Creek Hatchery in Port Moody, B.C. release young coho smolts into the ocean, they’re never quite certain how many will return as adults.
Spring 2024 Branchlines
Discover how UBC Forestry pioneers innovation in response to climate change and community needs in the Spring 2024 issue of Branchlines.
IFSA-UBC president to speak at COP28 in Dubai
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Chenming Wei, president of IFSA-UBC, who will be speaking at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, UAE.
Guangyu Wang and Chunyu Pan to present at upcoming COP28 in Dubai, UAE
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Guangyu Wang and PhD student Chunyu Pan who will be attending the upcoming COP28 in Dubai for an associated event called, ‘Global Knowledge Exchange and New Skills of NbS about Forestry Power to Mitigate Climate Change.’
Isla Myers-Smith, UBC team and Northern collaborators awarded CERC funding
The Faculty of Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Isla Myers-Smith and collaborators on being awarded the Canada Excellence Research Chair in global change ecology.
Danielle Ignace selected as ESA Excellence in Ecology Scholar
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Danielle Ignace on being selected as an Excellence in Ecology Scholar from the Ecological Society of America (ESA).
Cindy Prescott and Shannon Hagerman receive IUFRO Scientific Achievement Award
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Cindy Prescott and Dr. Shannon Hagerman on being awarded the Scientific Achievement Awards through the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO).
New York Times Best-Selling Author Dr. Suzanne Simard Teaching New UBC Course Offering Climate Crisis Solutions
Starting in January 2024, Dr. Simard and her teaching team will roll out a new UBC online course that showcases how forests can provide natural solutions to climate change and social well-being.
In the Spotlight: Tom Booker
Tom Booker joins UBC Forestry as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences. His research draws on population and quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, statistics and ecology.
In The Spotlight: Tahia Devisscher
Tahia Devisscher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management and focuses on how to manage forests and other green spaces in and around cities to support human well-being and build social-ecological resilience to climate change. She is interested in developing practical strategies to address the increasing disconnect between people and nature caused by rapid urbanization.