Student Stories
Kayleah Stapleton (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
NSO Intern at British Columbia Conservation Foundation; Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program in Langley, BC I am continuing work at the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program (NSOBP), a project under the British Columbia Conservation Foundation. The NSOBP is dedicated to preventing the extirpation of northern spotted owls from Canada by captive breeding and release into […]
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Alexandra Hankins (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Watershed Enhancement Team Leader at Dillon Consulting Ltd in Richmond, BC I am working as Watershed Enhancement Team leader for Dillon Consulting in the Salmon Habitat Restoration Program with the City of Surrey. My primary objective is restoring salmon habitat by removing invasives, planting natives, and conducting instream work. This job has taught me many […]
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Lauren Kong (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Water Conservation Ambassador at City of Vancouver in Vancouver, BC For my third work term I have the privilege to work with the City of Vancouver as a Water Conservation Ambassador. As an ambassador my job is to educate and ensure residents of Vancouver are complying with regulations for overall water conservation. This includes setting […]
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Hans Lam (Forest Resources Management)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Field Assistant at Sharing Farm in Richmond, BC On my time at The Sharing Farm, I have been learning the different procedures needed to maintain and grow healthy organic crops. My job as the field assistant is to work with other field assistants or be of help to others and work on various types of […]
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June Lam (Urban Forestry)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Summer Student at City of Markham in Markham, ON As a part of the City of Markham’s Tree Preservation by-law team, I have a meaningful role in preserving our urban forest and promoting a greener community. Along with enforcing by-laws and ensuring proper tree care, I actively contribute to increasing canopy cover and promoting the […]
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Michael Nunn (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Intern at The University of British Columbia in Williams Lake, BC I am beginning my first co-op work term as an intern with the Alex Fraser Research Forest, which works in conjunction with the University of British Columbia. I have been working alongside RPFs to conduct a variety of surveys and learn what it means […]
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Akane Shono (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Wetland Naturalist at Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre Society in Creston, BC During my co-op work term at the Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre situated in Creston BC, I have been responsible for a diverse range of tasks that contribute to the conservation and education efforts of the centre. Operating within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, […]
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Victor Lum (Forest Sciences)
July 6, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Laboratory Research Assistant at Canfor in Burnaby, BC I am continuing my work term as a Laboratory Research Assistant at Canfor Pulp Innovation for my third co-op work term. This May, I got the opportunity to go to the Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George with several other staff members to conduct a fibreline audit. […]
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Hollis Kinnard (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 5, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Undergraduate Research Assistant at UBC Faculty of Forestry in Vancouver, BC This summer I have been working as an undergraduate research assistant in the Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab. I have mainly been working at the Bamfield Marine Science Centre on Vancouver Island on a project studying the impact of angler catch and release […]
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Ainsley Hannah (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 5, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Environmental Co-op at Teck Coal Limited in Sparwood, BC For my fourth co-op work term, I’m working as an Environmental Co-op with Teck Coal Ltd. This is my second consecutive work term with Teck, and I’ve been working closely with the Fish Team, focusing on fish habitat, planning, and monitoring. This summer I’ve been working […]
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