October 20, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry
Dan Macmaster (MSFM’13, RPF) was selected as the recipient of a 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award in recognition of his extensive career accomplishments and mentorship of the next generation of foresters.
Posted in: Alumni News, Branchlines, MSFM Featured, News
Tagged with: Alumni Builder Award, Branchlines, Community Forestry, Forest Operations, Indigenous Forestry, Selective Cutting, Sustainable Land Management, Value-added Fibre
October 20, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya
Summer Student – West Fraser
I have been working at West Fraser’s Blue Ridge Lumber mill as a Summer Student, assisting with a variety of tasks including spark watch, clean-up, painting, and providing support to different crews. Through this experience, I have learned valuable technical and safety skills such as lockout procedures, completing safety forms, using basic tools like grinders, and understanding mill operations.
Posted in: Forest Operations, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Operations, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories
March 24, 2025 | Author: emilyjun
TreeRing Lab and Field Assistant – The University of British Columbia
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, assessing surface fuels, and evaluating the health status of trees.
Posted in: Forest Operations, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Operations, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories
April 30, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry
Mosaic’s $1.25M gift to UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship 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.
Posted in: Branchlines, Giving, Highlights
Tagged with: Careers, Forest Operations, Gift, Industry
August 2, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry
We are pleased to announce that UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship 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.
Posted in: Alumni, Awards, Branchlines, Highlights, News
Tagged with: Alumni, Award, Forest Operations, Forestry
July 6, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry
Professor Scott Hinch answers a few questions about the new BSc in Natural Resources.
Posted in: Bioeconomy Featured, Conservation Featured, Forest Management Featured, Forest Operations Featured, Forest Sciences Featured, Highlights, News, Wood Products Featured
Tagged with: Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources, Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology, Conservation, Forest Management, Forest Operations, Forest Sciences, Undergraduate, Wood Products