Forest Operations

Felix Xie (Forest Operations)

March 24, 2025 | Author: emilyjun

I have been working as a lab and field assistant for the TreeRing lab at UBC, where I had the opportunity to delve into post-wildfire assessments. My role involved collecting wildfire-related data, such as examining surface sub-canopy vegetation (e.g., moss, herbs, and shrubs), assessing surface fuels by counting woody materials left on the ground, and evaluating the health status of trees.

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Forest Operations & Silviculture

February 19, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

Job opportunity – The Department of Forest Resources Management invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position as part of the Silva21 project.

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Industry Leadership in Forestry Education

April 30, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Mosaic’s $1.25M gift to UBC Forestry enhances education and industry ties, securing BC’s global forestry prominence. Domenico Iannidinardo underscores Mosaic’s dedication to community and sustainability, fostering a greener future.

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David Brand Receives the 2023 Alumni UBC Entrepreneurship Award

August 2, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

We are pleased to announce that UBC Forestry alum Dr. David Brand, PhD’85, has been named this year’s recipient of the 2023 alumni UBC Entrepreneurship Award! With over 40 years of experience, Brand has become an internationally influential trailblazer in forestry investing in support of a sustainable future.

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Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources: Q&A with Scott Hinch

July 6, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

Professor Scott Hinch answers a few questions about the new BSc in Natural Resources.

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Lorry Mackay (Forest Operations)

February 7, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Logistics Summer Student at Mosaic Forest Management in Nanaimo, BC My second summer with Mosaic has been unreal!  Recently, I’ve been writing a report on beaver berms.  In this photo I’m standing on a ‘beaver buster’, an innovative way Mosaic works with beavers in the area to ensure habitat is maintained as well as road […]

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Hannah Jay (Forest Operations)

July 29, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Park Worker at Metro Vancouver (Parks and Environment) in Vancouver, BC This summer I took the opportunity to work in Pacific Spirit Park as a Park Worker with Metro Vancouver in the Parks and Environment Department. As a park worker in the Operations unit, I contribute to completing daily operational tasks including vegetation management and […]

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