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UBC Faculty of Forestry > Student Stories

Student Stories

Evan Shea (Urban Forestry)

August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Natural Areas Laborer at City of Surrey in Surrey, BC For my first co-op term, I have been working with the City of Surrey in their Urban Forestry department as a Natural Areas Labourer. The City of Surrey is one of BC’s largest municipalities with flourishing greenspaces. A city growing as fast as Surrey has […]

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Hanbing Song (Forest Resources Management)

August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Intern at Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society in Barriere, BC Working in the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society, I spent a rich and meaningful summer. After the content of the classroom provided me with a framework, this internship experience enriched my knowledge in the forest. During this work experience, I did a lot […]

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Aaron Sun (Forest Sciences)

August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Seed Orchard Worker at Incremental Forest Technologies in Wembley, AB During my co-op term, I have been working at HASOC Seed Orchard as a tree orchard worker, maintaining and contributing to tree improvement programs. Some of my responsibilities include mowing, irrigation, the fertilizing and application of hormones to trees, and tree planting. I have learned […]

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Kylie Tsai (Urban Forestry)

August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Groundskeeper at Point Grey Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, BC Since starting Co-op, I have been maintaining and overseeing holes 4, 5, 11, and 14 at Point Grey Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. My role includes using a walk behind mower to cut the collar and approaching of the green or mowing the […]

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Grace Williams (Forest Sciences)

August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Environmental co-op student at Hatch Ltd. in Vancouver, BC This Summer I’ve had the pleasure of working as a member of the Environmental Services Group of Hatch Ltd. My position includes a variety of tasks surrounding the permitting and regulatory work for various engineering projects. At Hatch I’ve had the opportunity to support field investigations, […]

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Jonathan Garsson (Forest Sciences)

August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Wetland Naturalist at Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre Society in Creston, BC For the past couple months I’ve been working at the Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre Society (KCDCS) for my third Co-op work term. The Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre is part of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA), which is one of the largest wetlands ecosystems in […]

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Jasmine Hathway (Natural Resources Conservation)

August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Resource Assistant at Ministry of Forests in Merritt, BC Stewardship Resource Assistant with the Ministry of Forests in Merritt, BC. This summer I have been given the incredible opportunity to work with a hardworking and inspiring group of RPF’s, RFT’s, and other professionals. Most of my work is wildfire related. For instance, I collect field […]

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Katherine Ho (Forest Sciences)

August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Summer Student at Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society in Barriere, BC This co-op term I have been working in the Woodlands department of the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society as a summer student. Throughout these four months, I have learned about some parts of what goes into managing and the management of a […]

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Callum McCarthy (Natural Resources Conservation)

August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Sustainability Intern at Sanmar in Issaquah, Washington This summer I have been working as a sustainability intern for SanMar, which is a global apparel company based out of Issaquah, Washington.  The apparel industry accounts for roughly 2% of global GHG emissions each year, and SanMar along with 100’s of other apparel companies have set science […]

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Kristen Robinson (Natural Resources Conservation)

August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Youth Climate Corp Crew Member at Wildsight in Kimberley, BC For my second co-op term, I have been working as a Climate Action Technician for Wildsight as a part of the Youth Climate Corps program. So far this summer I have been doing lots of field work in Wildfire Risk Reduction. This work includes clearing […]

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