Research

CONS 454: A Month of Discovery in South Africa

June 24, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Students blend cultural immersion and conservation research, revealing the savanna’s complex ecosystem and community dynamics in South Africa

Posted in: Conservation Featured, FCS Featured, News
Tagged with: Africa, Conservation, Field School, Research, South Africa, Student Stories, Wildlife

Researchers Call for Return of Sumas Lake Following Devastating 2021 Floods

June 12, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

A new proposal has emerged in response to the November 2021 floods that swept Sumas Prairie in the Fraser Valley, causing mass evacuations and millions in damages.

Posted in: Highlights, News
Tagged with: Climate Adaptation, Indigenous Environmental Management, Indigenous Land, Research, Restoration

Lorien Nesbitt Receives SSHRC Partnership Development Grant

June 11, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Congratulations to Dr. Lorien Nesbitt (Department of Forest Resources Management) for receiving the SSHRC Partnership Development Grant.

Posted in: Awards, FRM Featured, News, Research Awards
Tagged with: Department of Forest Resources Management, Research, Research Grants, SSHRC Partnership Development Grant

Terry Sunderland Receives Funding from the New Frontiers Research Fund (NFRF)

June 4, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Professor Terry Sunderland receives research funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) through the 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition.

Posted in: Awards, Highlights, News, Research Awards
Tagged with: Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences, Ecosystems and Climate Change, Funding, New Frontiers in Research Fund, Research

James Lee (Wood Products)

February 1, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Research & Development Intern; University of Rosenheim, Germany “As a research and development intern at the University of Rosenheim in Germany, I have had the pleasure of immersing myself in a new culture both inside and outside of work. The opportunity to live and work in another country without permanent employment has been cherished due […]

Posted in: Student Stories, Wood Products
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Research, Student Stories, Wood

Ella Hulme (Conservation)

January 25, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Field Research Assistant; Organization for Tropical Studies; South Africa I have been working on a variety of research projects as the Field Research Assistant in South Africa this fall, including vegetation sampling, baobab tree surveys, and camera trap maintenance. I have learned many technological skills using equipment throughout this position, specifically deploying camera traps and […]

Posted in: Conservation, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Natural Resources Conservation, Research, Student Stories

Forestry Research Showcase: A Student Poster Challenge

December 15, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship graduate and 4th year students doing a thesis or a major paper are invited to participate in the Forestry Research Showcase. This unique platform is a way for students to hone communication skills, articulate research compellingly, and discover the groundbreaking work of peers.

Posted in: News
Tagged with: Contest, Graduate, Poster, Research, Students, Thesis

Tara Martin, Orlando Rojas, and Nicholas Coops featured on 2023 Global Highly Cited Researchers list

November 15, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship would like to congratulate Dr. Tara Martin, Dr. Orlando Rojas, and Dr. Nicholas Coops on being featured on the 2023 global Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate Analytics!

Posted in: Highlights, News
Tagged with: Award, BioProducts Institute, Canada Research Chair, Clarivate Analytics, Cross-field, Forest and Conservation Sciences, Geosciences, Integrated Remote Sensing Studio, Research, Wood Science

Andrea Vásquez-Fernández Receives Award for Best Student Oral Presentation at the 9th FLARE Annual Meeting

October 16, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

Congratulations to PhD Candidate Andrea Vásquez-Fernández on being the recipient of the Best Student Oral Presentation Award at the 9th FLARE Annual Meeting for her paper, “Negotiating Divergences and Bridging Divides: An Interculturally Respectful Methodology with Amazonian Indigenous Peoples.”

Posted in: Awards, Highlights, News, Research Awards
Tagged with: Awards, FLARE Annual Meeting, Indigenous Perspectives, Research

Samuel Adeyanju and Noa Mayer Receive Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

September 28, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry

UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Samuel Adeyanju and Noa Mayer on being recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS)!

Posted in: Awards, Highlights, News, Research Awards
Tagged with: Awards, Research, Sustainability Management, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship