Forestry Co-op
Nicholas Mantegna (Urban Forestry)
September 21, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Assistant Forestry Technician at Strategic Natural Resource Consultants in Campbell River, BC For my third co-op term, I have been working as an Assistant Forestry Technician for Strategic Natural Resource Consultants. My first month I worked on a contract with BC Hydro, inventorying the vegetation under power lines. More recently I have been working as a silviculture surveyor. I walk into cutblocks multiple years after they have been harvested and planted, then survey the health and arrangement of the trees that are regenerating in the cutblock. Applying skills I learned at UBC relating to tree and disease identification has helped prepare […]
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An Insight into the 2+2/3+2 Transfer Program with Chenming
September 15, 2022 | Author: UBC Forestry
Meet Chenming, a fourth-year B.Sc. Natural Resources Conservation Program student here at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship! As a 2+2/3+2 Transfer Program student, we are so inspired by Chenming’s ambition and drive to build a greener future and tackle our most pressing climate issues.
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Interview with Bari Hanus, Natural Resources Conservation student
August 24, 2022 | Author: UBC Forestry
As a fourth-year student in Natural Resource Conservation Program, Bari Hanus shares her story about why she chose this program and her experiences throughout her time at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship.
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Alexandra Hankins (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 11, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Forestry Summer Student at Lil’wat Forestry Ventures LC in Whistler, BC For my first co-op term, I have been working as an Summer Forest Technician with Lil’wat Forestry Ventures Ltd., in the unceded territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations. This opportunity has introduced me to many different aspects of the forestry industry. We started the summer with tree planting, one of the more physically demanding jobs within forestry. Then, we learned how to conduct silviculture surveys, by taking data on tree species, heights, pests, brush, and overall plot characteristics. We then use the data we collected in the […]
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Abigayle Wright (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 11, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Summer Forest Technician at Lil’wat Forestry Ventures in Mount Currie, BC For my first co-op term, I am working as a summer forest technician with Lil’wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV), based out of the unceded territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations. This position has provided me with a unique experience where I have been able to learn a multitude of new skills and gain experience in a variety of works within forest management. LFV has taught me how to conduct both regeneration surveys and land planning surveys in which we collect data in the field and use this data […]
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Mathew Appelbaum (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 11, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Summer Student Intern at Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society in Barriere, BC For my first co-op work term, I am currently employed by the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS) in Barriere, British Columbia. I work with two other fantastic summer students where we spend the majority of our days in Barriere’s forests contributing to various projects for the LNTCFS. We recently completed our tree planting project where we planted about 4000 trees between the three of us in seven working days. Although tree planting was extremely tough and we were exceptionally slow at it compared to the professional tree planters […]
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Callum McCarthy (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 11, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Summer Field Technician at Silvicon Services Inc in Smithers, BC For my co op term this summer I chose to work in Smithers BC with Silvicon Services Inc. My main job is assisting in completing waste and residue surveys of cut-blocks. We do work for multiple different clients, including CANFOR. I have learned various skills related to my specific job such as how to operate a quad and properly use a compass, and have also gained valuable insight into how the forestry industry works. I find this part of my job the most interesting, since forestry is such a large part […]
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Xiwen Zhang (Urban Forestry)
August 10, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Invasive Plant Technician at Spectrum Resource Group Inc. in BC I started working for Spectrum Resource Group Inc. at this time period as an invasive plants technician. My primary responsibilities include choosing and implementing efficient management and control tactics, compiling and analysing data on invasive species populations, and determining how effective control measures are. I’ve learnt a lot about invasive plant species in British Columbia this term, including how to treat them appropriately. I’ve also had the chance to interact with locals and raise awareness of invasive species among the general public. The co-op work term gives me a fantastic opportunity […]
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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 other small maintenance projects. The Operations team assists various with non-profit organizations to facilitate events and volunteer work parties often focussing on restoration projects. The collaboration with these organizations promotes public awareness to environmental stewardship. Overall, this position has allowed me a greater appreciation for the […]
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Colin Hillmer (Wood Products Processing)
July 22, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Quality Control with Canfor in Fernie, BC For my first Co-op work term, I have been working at Canfor’s Elko sawmill. My main task has been working with simulations to determine the ideal log diameters for a new sorting system. Over my work term, I have gained knowledge of the machinery, terminology, and processes involved in wood processing operations. I highly recommend the Co-op program to everyone, especially in forestry. The skills I have learned will not only help me in my future job search but will also enable me to apply what I learned to my classes back at UBC
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