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.
COFI: Q&A with President and CEO Linda Coady
While working for then BC coastal forest company MacMillan Bloedel in the early days of her career, Linda Coady (BA’74) took part in discussions to resolve land use conflicts over Clayoquot Sound and the Great Bear Rainforest. We sat down with Linda to learn more about her work and the evolution of sustainable approaches to forestry in BC.
Finding a Path to Urban Forestry
After cutting her teeth on research and tree planting, UBC Forestry alumnus, Tara Bergeson (BSF’09) entered the then emerging field of urban forestry. Now the Urban Forestry Supervisor with the City of Kelowna, Tara has played a key role in community greening and wildfire preparedness projects, including Kelowna’s most recent wildfire resiliency plan.
Mitchell, Stephen
Founding Director, Master of Sustainable Forest Management Program
Forest and Conservation Sciences
Jones, Trevor Gareth
FCM Lead
MGEM Advisor
Forest Resources Management
Axelson, Jodi N.
Forest and Conservation Sciences
Wang, Guangyu
Associate Professor
Director of Asian Forest Research Centre
Forest Resources Management
Varhola, Andrés
Forest Resources Management
Sunderland, Terry
Forest and Conservation Sciences