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UBC Faculty of Forestry > Student Stories

Student Stories

Daniella Zhang (Urban Forestry)

February 27, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada in Vancouver, BC For my second co-op term, I worked as a research assistant for Dr. Susan Day at the Urban Forest Ecosystems Lab here at the Faculty of Forestry. Dr. Day and I co-designed an observational study to investigate age-related soil development […]

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Tingting Zhang (Urban Forestry)

February 23, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Green Keeper at University Golf Club in Vancouver, BC This summer I worked as a greenkeeper in the maintenance department of the University Golf Club. My duties focused on mowing different lawn areas, raking bunkers, gardening, divot repair, irrigation repair, and so on. I learned to operate mowing machines and tools to keep the green […]

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Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Urban Forestry

Katia Leo (Forest Sciences)

February 23, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Tree Planter at J.D. Irving Ltd. in Edmundston, NB For my first co-op term, I worked as a Tree Planter in northern New Brunswick. Having grown up in Vancouver, being tossed into the woods forty-five minutes away from the nearest town was a bit of a shock—but a little venture into my new backyard had […]

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Jennie Jiang (Forest Resources Management)

February 23, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Junior Forestry Technician at Atlas Information Management in Balfour, BC This summer I was in Kootenay Area, have been working as a Junior Forestry Technician for Atlas Information Management. This is my first co-op work term. I am glad that I have this opportunity to get a real insight into the forestry industry.  I was […]

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Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Resources Management, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories

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 […]

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

Shannon Unger (Forest Sciences)

February 16, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Marine Education Ambassador at Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre in Gibsons, BC For my first Co-op work term, I have been working at an aquarium called the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Center on the Sunshine Coast.  As a Marine Education Ambassador, my tasks varied widely, from caring for animals such as octopus, crabs, sea stars, […]

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

Zirui Tang (Wood Products Processing)

February 14, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Business Strategy Intern at C-Change Labs Inc. in Vancouver, BC For my second co-op term, I was honoured to be a Mitacs business strategy intern at C-Change-Labs Inc. My primary responsibility is to upload new Environmental Products Declarations (EPDs) through the EC3 web tool, find and fix incorrect EPD data, identify digitization rules, and analyze […]

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Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Wood Products Processing

HongZheng Ma (Wood Products Processing)

February 13, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Co-op Student Manufacturing at Western Forest Products in Port Alberni, BC This is my second term with Western. I stayed at APD for four more months, met with interesting people and stay busy almost every day. Strongly recommend joining the Co-op program if you consider working in the wood industry in western Canada.

Posted in: Student Stories, Wood Products
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Lorry Mackay (Forest Operations)

February 7, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Logistics Summer Student at Mosaic Forest Management in Nanaimo, BC My second summer with Mosaic has been unreal!  Recently, I’ve been writing a report on beaver berms.  In this photo I’m standing on a ‘beaver buster’, an innovative way Mosaic works with beavers in the area to ensure habitat is maintained as well as road […]

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