Global wildlife study during COVID-19 shows rural animals are more sensitive to human activity
One of the largest studies on wildlife activity—involving more than 220 researchers, 163 mammal species and 5,000 camera traps worldwide—reveals that wild animals react differently to humans depending on where the animals live and what they eat.
Teaching Assistants in Forest & Conservation Sciences (Deadline: March 31, 2024)
Job Post: The Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences at UBC Forestry is hiring Teaching Assistants for FRST 150 and FRST 307. Apply by Mar 31, 2024.
Scott Hinch named UBC Distinguished University Scholar
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Scott Hinch on being named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar! Scott’s research focuses on the ecology of Pacific salmon and the use of these species to explore hypotheses about strategies for reproduction, energy allocation, and habitat choice in fishes.
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.
Investing in the Future of Wild Pacific Salmon
“We’ve hit a tipping point where ecosystems are collapsing,” Professor Tara Martin says. “Now is the time to support science-based conservation and climate adaptation efforts.”
Alex Moore Awarded Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF Award
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Alex Moore on their Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) Award!
New UBC Forestry Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources
UBC Forestry is growing, and is introducing exciting changes to its undergraduate programs by introducing a new ‘Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Resources’ starting in fall 2024.
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources: Q&A with Scott Hinch
Professor Scott Hinch answers a few questions about the new BSc in Natural Resources.
Exploring the Arctic’s Climate Crisis through Virtual Reality
“Qikiqtaruk: Arctic at Risk” is a ground-breaking virtual reality project by Professor Isla Myers-Smith offering an immersive journey to an island in Canada’s Arctic, exploring the impacts of climate change.