Future Forests
In this age of the Anthropocene, the pressures of human activity are compelling dramatic shifts in climate and ecosystems that parallel some of antiquity’s most Earth-altering natural disasters. To secure a future for our forests, we will need to adopt new approaches to forest management that incorporate diverse perspectives and adapt to the ever-changing climate.
Dr. Nicholas Coops named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Dr. Nicholas Coops who has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Dr. Coops is considered a global leader in the application of remote sensing for forest management and holds a Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in remote sensing.
Beyond Measure: Professor Peter Marshall
A captivation with the outdoors attracted Prof. Emeritus Peter Marshall to forestry, but a love of teaching kept him transfixed for over four decades. A much-beloved professor of forest measurements and biometrics – and recipient of the ABCFP Distinguished Forest Professional award – Peter shares what he learned throughout his career and his enduring passion for the profession.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Announces the Launch of Two New Micro-Certificates
The Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship continues to build out its breadth of accessible, flexible and virtual learning opportunities with two new Micro-Certificates in Forest Carbon Management (FCM) and Climate Action and Community Engagement (CACE). Personalized, adaptable and industry-aligned, these two Micro-Certificates were designed to address the gap in online forestry education.
Improving Forest Management with Mathematical Modelling
A team led by the UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship has upgraded the free version of a mathematical modelling tool that could ultimately improve forest management through improved decisions. With these changes, the updated tool is now an open-source resource, independent of all commercial software.