Branchlines: Mastering Sustainable Forestry Management
The evolution of the forestry profession, and the increasing complexity of forest ecosystem management, is attracting a new generation of professionals from diverse backgrounds — including many mid-career learners — to programs like UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s (FES’s) Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM).
Branchlines: Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship
Launched in 2024, BILS is a unique UBC Forestry degree co-developed with Indigenous communities.
Branchlines: Trees of Campus
In this issue of Branchlines, MKRF has taken the reins of Trees of Campus to showcase the John E. Bier Arboretum.
Wild Bar 2026: A cocktail bar in the forest
Enjoy a forest walk and cocktail made from wild foraged ingredients at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.
Not-So-Clear-Cut: Rethinking How We Harvest Forests
Join a guided walk at Malcolm Knapp Research Forest exploring tree retention forestry, soil carbon, and alternatives to clear-cutting.
2025 CIF-IFC Awards
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship celebrates two CIF-IFC awards recognizing outstanding contributions in forest management and international forestry leadership.
Minister of Forests visits Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Minister Ravi Parmar spoke highly of the vital research taking place at MKRF and its role in advancing sustainable forest management and educating the next generation of foresters.
The Land of Moss Ecology Workshop at Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Join Malcolm Knapp Research Forest to explore mosses in the traditional territory of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie First Nation).
76 Years of Research at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Explore rarely-seen areas of Malcolm Knapp Research Forest on a guided van tour showcasing decades of fascinating forestry research projects.
Wild Bar: A cocktail bar in the forest
Enjoy a forest walk and cocktail made from wild foraged ingredients at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.