Student Stories
Kylie Clark (Conservation)
July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Wildlife Husbandry Intern; Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary This summer, I independently found an internship with Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of wildlife. For 3 months, my responsibilities include the care and well-being of various Costa Rican wildlife species, engaging in tasks such as habitat cleaning, providing enrichment activities […]
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Jessica Driver (Conservation)
July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Wildfire Field Research Assistant; University of British Columbia, Faculty of Forestry As a Wildfire Field Research Assistant for UBC’s Centre for Wildfire Coexistence this summer, I have been working on a few different projects relating to wildfire data collection. Most recently, I have been collecting pre-fire data on rangeland in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. The data […]
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Julius Frauenheim (Conservation)
July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Research Assistant; Carroll Allan’s Lab This summer I’ve had the pleasure of working in Allan Carroll’s Forest Insect Disturbance Ecology lab as a research assistant. Thus far my work has consisted of going into the field in the lower mainland to collect beetles from different sites, and sorting them afterwards. I’ve learned how to conduct […]
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Catherine Yap (Forest Sciences)
July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Forestry Research Assistant; Canadian Forest Service I have been working as a Co-op Forestry intern at the Northern Forestry Centre as a part of the wood fibre characterization team. So far, I’ve worked on multiple projects preparing spruce, pine and aspen wood samples for analyzing and growing fungi. Mainly, I’ve been looking into biofuels—burnt wood […]
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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
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Jasmine Hathway (Conservation)
June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Resource Technologist Co-op; BC Ministry of Forests This summer, I’m delighted to return to my position as a Resource Technologist with the Ministry of Forests in Merritt, BC. Building on the valuable experience and enjoyment I found last year, I’ve eagerly chosen to continue contributing to the impactful work of the Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) […]
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Ivy Guo (Forest Management)
June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Forest Technician; Forsite Consultants Ltd. My name is Ivy Guo and I am working at the Prince George office of Forsite Consultants Ltd. for my second and third Co-op work term. Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a large forestry consulting company that operates within the province of British Columbia and other various provinces around Canada. For […]
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Kylie Tsai (Urban Forestry)
June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Parks Labourer; City of Surrey, Shade Trees Team For the first few weeks working as a Parks Labourer with the Shade Trees Team at the City of Surrey, I have been inspecting tree wells to ensure they have adequate granular material surrounding them and to verify that the tree bases are in safe condition. My […]
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Xiangming Bao (Urban Forestry)
June 3, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Field Team Member; Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) I have been working in the Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) program as a member of the Fall Field Team. The work content at SNAP varied every day, ranging from removing invasive species, preparing for community planting events, and planting trees and seedlings in Surrey parks. Other […]
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Aditya Mohandas (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
May 23, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Lab Research Assistant; University of British Columbia; Department of Wood Science I have been working with my supervisors on developing a sustainable, environmentally friendly, bio-based insulation foam, through various rounds of trial, error, and analysis. Throughout my co-op work term, I have learned to work with different biomaterials, using different lab equipment, and to interpret […]
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