Natural Resources Conservation
Adi Vohra (Natural Resources Conservation)
February 26, 2025 | Author: emilyjun
This summer I received the opportunity to work with Lil’wat Nation in Mt. Currie, BC. For the past 3 months I helped manage their forests in a holistic manner. This entailed tree planting, different types of surveys (reagan, free grow, coarse woody debris, indicator species surveys), survey compilations, demarcation of and within blocks using plot lines, as well as fuel management.
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Empowering voices: Wongela Aklilu Dessalegn
February 11, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry
Alumnus Wongela Aklilu Dessalegn shares initiatives that give voice to others, in celebration of Black History Month.
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Callum McCarthy (Natural Resources Conservation)
January 14, 2025 | Author: emilyjun
This summer I have been working on FortisBC’s carbon management and environment team. My main responsibility has been researching how they could use nature-based carbon offsets to reduce their overall emissions, but I also assist in writing grant applications to the B.C. government, and surveying gas plants for leaks. I have gained extensive knowledge into FortisBC’s role in the clean-energy transition and how the global carbon offset market operates.
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Emily Cheung (Natural Resources Conservation)
January 3, 2025 | Author: emilyjun
I have been working with SFU Camps this summer and it was truly fantastic. Throughout the summer I got to work on the unceded Traditional Coast Salish Lands including the Squamish (S?wx?wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Tsleil-Waututh (s?l?ilw??ta??) and Musqueam (x?m?θk??y??m) Nations as a recreation camp attendant.
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Michael Nunn (Conservation)
July 9, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Water Quality and Conservation Intern; City of Campbell River I have been completing my second co-op term with the city of Campbell River as a part of their water department. So far during my term, I have developed a deep understanding of the intricacies and hurdles that are associated with working at a local government. […]
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Bridget Guo (Conservation)
July 9, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Research Intern; UBC Forest Resources Management Department, FRESH Lab For my final co-op work term, I joined the FRESH lab in the Forest Resources Management department at UBC as a research intern. I am involved in two projects as part of my internship. One of my current projects involves working with a Master’s student to […]
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Kylie Clark (Conservation)
July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Wildlife Husbandry Intern; Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary This summer, I independently found an internship with Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of wildlife. For 3 months, my responsibilities include the care and well-being of various Costa Rican wildlife species, engaging in tasks such as habitat cleaning, providing enrichment activities […]
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Jessica Driver (Conservation)
July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Wildfire Field Research Assistant; University of British Columbia, Faculty of Forestry As a Wildfire Field Research Assistant for UBC’s Centre for Wildfire Coexistence this summer, I have been working on a few different projects relating to wildfire data collection. Most recently, I have been collecting pre-fire data on rangeland in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. The data […]
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Julius Frauenheim (Conservation)
July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Research Assistant; Carroll Allan’s Lab This summer I’ve had the pleasure of working in Allan Carroll’s Forest Insect Disturbance Ecology lab as a research assistant. Thus far my work has consisted of going into the field in the lower mainland to collect beetles from different sites, and sorting them afterwards. I’ve learned how to conduct […]
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Jasmine Hathway (Conservation)
June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Resource Technologist Co-op; BC Ministry of Forests This summer, I’m delighted to return to my position as a Resource Technologist with the Ministry of Forests in Merritt, BC. Building on the valuable experience and enjoyment I found last year, I’ve eagerly chosen to continue contributing to the impactful work of the Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) […]
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