Natural Resources Conservation
Ella Hulme (Natural Resources Conservation)
February 23, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Urban Outreach Team Member at Parks Canada in Vancouver, BC I have been working for the Parks Canada Agency this summer as a Public Outreach and Education Team member, focused on educating members on the public on different topics such as species at risk, wildlife safety, and connectivity with nature. I have gained many skills […]
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Campbell Jennejohn (Natural Resources Conservation)
February 16, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Park Worker at Metro Vancouver/Parks in Langley, BC In my first work term I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to be working for Metro Vancouver in Derby Reach Regional Park as a park worker. As a park worker we maintain the cleanliness and safety of the park and it’s trails while operating various pieces of equipment, […]
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Erica Lee (Natural Resources Conservation)
February 7, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Marine Conservation Technician at Galiano Conservancy Association in Galiano Island, BC For my third co-op term, I have been working at the Galiano Conservancy Association on Galiano Island, BC, as their Marine Conservation Technician. As part of the ongoing Rockfish Conservation Project, I conduct monitoring for Rockfish Conservation Areas using shoreline trail cameras, conduct interviews […]
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Olivia Sasson (Natural Resources Conservation)
February 7, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Trees and Shrubs Sales Associate at Sky Nursery in Shoreline, Washington During this co-op term, I worked at Sky Nursery in Shoreline, Washington, in the Trees and Shrubs Department. My responsibilities as a staff member in the Trees and Shrubs department of Sky Nursery involve receiving, processing, maintaining, and answering any questions regarding all the […]
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Lauren Kong (Natural Resources Conservation)
February 2, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Vegetable Gardener at Don’t Go Hungry Food Support Program in New Westminster, BC For my second co-op term, it has been a delight to work as a produce gardener for the Don’t go Hungry Food Support Program, based in New Westminster. My main role is to manage and maintain health of three different vegetable garden […]
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Exploring UBC Forestry with Rebecca Jin
October 24, 2022 | Author: UBC Forestry
Rebecca Jin is a fourth-year student in the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation program, majoring in Science and Management. Having completed part of her program online due to the pandemic, Rebecca is excited to get more involved in university life as VP Internal for the Forestry Undergraduate Society in the upcoming term.
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Kristen Robinson (Natural Resources Conservation)
October 21, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Soil Research Assistant at Klondike Valley Nursery in Dawson City, Yukon During this work term I have been working as an intern at Klondike Valley Nursery. So far this term I have completed many different tasks, from transplanting plants, fertilizing fruit bushes, watering plants and grafting apple trees. On top of working at the nursery, […]
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Abigail Brown (Natural Resources Conservation)
October 18, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Orchard Health Research Assistant at BC Ministry of Forests in Vernon, BC I have been working for the BC Ministry of Forests in the Kalamalka Seed Orchard. I have been working on exploring the potential for applying cover cropping into the orchard management strategy, surveying in cover crop trials to evaluate weed suppression potential and […]
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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! 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.
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