Research Associate – Pet Risk Modeler (Deadline: September 25, 2025)
Job Post: The FIDEL lab at UBC Forestry is seeking a Research Associate in Pet Risk Modelling to conduct original research that quantifies the risk and potential spread of irruptive insects in managed and unmanaged landscapes.
The Rise of Urban Forestry
As the world becomes increasingly urbanized, the need for green spaces and sustainable urban ecosystems becomes crucial. Explore how urban forestry professionals work to protect and maintain urban parks, natural areas, and tree canopies in the face of climate change and land-use challenges.
Two pathogens linked to salmon health and survival in B.C.
B.C. Wild salmon populations have declined notably over the last three decades. New UBC research, led by UBC Forestry’s Arthur Bass, presents methods to improve the protection of wild salmon. The study uses the Strategic Salmon Health Initiative’s data to assess pathogens in thousands of Chinook and Coho salmon sampled over a decade along the B.C. coast.