Student Stories
Zewen Liu (Urban Forestry)
September 20, 2023 | Author: Tripti
Intern – Fiddlehead Nursery
I am working in Kimberley, Ontario for my first co-op term. I am working on a farm called Fiddlehead Nursery. In the nursery we sell a wide range of edible perennial plants. I have been doing plant maintenance, gardening, and other tasks like the construction of the chicken coop. I would sometimes do sales job by helping out the customers and answering the questions.
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Aidan Chan (Natural Resources Conservation)
September 19, 2023 | Author: Tripti
GIS Business Analyst Co-op at Korotu Technology Inc. I have been working as a GIS Business Analyst to help shape forest management recommendations for landowners, organizations and the government. This includes estimating biomass information on > 900 forest hectares (equivalent to ~ 1200 football fields) and importing data from multiple spatially aware remote sensing data sources (satellites, drones, camera traps) in GIS! I feel particularly satisfied after completing each project knowing how much I have contributed to increase forest protection areas in Canada. I am happy that co-op has provided me the opportunity to help protect and grow nature-based solutions!
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Maria-Belen de Schutter (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 28, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Intern at UBC Centre for SPDA – Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental in Lima, Peru Working for the Peruvian Society for Environmental Law (SPDA) I have had the opportunity to assist in community-based conservation projects across 3 communities in the Amazonas region of Northern Peru. I have helped set up various camera traps across the dense forests of the region and processed the resulting wildlife data. The aptly named “Valley of the Waterfalls” is increasingly threatened by unsustainable slash-and-burn practices implemented to expand on short-term profitable crops such as coffee. To combat this, I helped the SPDA team with stakeholder engagement projects […]
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Bridget Guo (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 28, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Forest Inventory Data Analyst at BC Public Service in Victoria, BC This work term, I continued my position with the Ministry of Forests in the Forest Analysis and Inventory Branch from last term. My main task this term was to produce a regression model analysis report used to compare and evaluate the performance of two tree height estimation models, as well as present the findings to our branch with my supervisor. I also created an R-based app used for streamlining the process of reviewing and analysing spatial data for the inventory update team. Through my work, I gained skills in writing and […]
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Reintroducing the International Forestry Students’ Association
August 24, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry
After a multi-year hiatus from UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, the International Forestry Student’s Association (IFSA-UBC) is returning for the 2023-2024 school year. Learn more about the group’s history, mission and values in a Q & A with President Chenming Wei.
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Ivy Guo (Forest Resources Management)
August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang
I have been working as a summer student in the Sunshine Coast Community Forest in Sechelt. As a summer student, I mainly focus on forest layout and forest planning, timber cruising, recreation and habitat restoration, and fire hazard assessment.
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Calvin Luo (Forest Sciences)
August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Environmental Program Assistant at Earthwise Society in Agassiz, BC For my first summer Co-op term I have the privilege to work with a non-profit organization that focuses on environmental stewardship. As for my position I was responsible for assisting with both farm related and environmental related projects. This includes planting work, trail maintance, power tool usage, irrigation duties, as well as setting up and taking down the farm store. This position has been an amazing opportunity to expand my knowledge on daily farm operations which include planting, growing, and harvesting process on different types of fruits and vegetables, how to use common […]
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Lucas Pan (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 24, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Environmental Outreach Ambassador at City of Penticton in Penticton, BC In my first work term, I worked as an Environmental Outreach Ambassador for the City of Penticton. Most of my job is promoting and monitoring the recycling program. Sometimes, I’m also working with the water conservation program and climate action of the City to make Penticton more sustainable. My favorite part of the job is interacting with people in the Farmers Market every Saturday. The market is a traditional event in Penticton, and it always attracts many people to visit. I work in a booth of our program to promote recycling policies […]
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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 been Within that position I have learned many aspects of managing an urban forest. As broad as the city’s main overarching goals, down to the hands-on in the field work done by us labourers. Our main projects have been invasive species management. That process looks like […]
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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 of brush-cutting, which freed up forest competition and fire risk. During this period, I conducted field surveys with experienced foresters, learned more criteria and requirements, and learned more about species. I also did some development and layout. The investigation and observation in the forest made me […]
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