Emily Cranston Receives the Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry
Congratulations to Emily Cranston on receiving the 2023 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry!
In The Spotlight: Tahia Devisscher
Tahia Devisscher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management and focuses on how to manage forests and other green spaces in and around cities to support human well-being and build social-ecological resilience to climate change. She is interested in developing practical strategies to address the increasing disconnect between people and nature caused by rapid urbanization.
In The Spotlight: Dr. Haibo Feng
Haibo Feng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science at UBC. His research area focuses on green building, building information modelling, life cycle assessment and building energy performance. He has extensive industrial and research experience in promoting sustainable building construction with the integration of advanced building systems and renewable energy supports.
Jack Saddler and BC-SMART Receive the CFA Collaboration and Partnership Award
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Professor Jack Saddler on leading the BC-SMART program and receiving the 2023 CFA Collaboration and Partnership Award.
Michael Wulder Appointed to the Order of Canada
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Adjunct Professor Micheal Wulder in the Department of Forest Resources Management for being appointed as a Member to the Order of Canada for his internationally recognized innovations in the field of remote sensing for mapping and monitoring land cover.
COFI: Q&A with President and CEO Linda Coady
While working for then BC coastal forest company MacMillan Bloedel in the early days of her career, Linda Coady (BA’74) took part in discussions to resolve land use conflicts over Clayoquot Sound and the Great Bear Rainforest. We sat down with Linda to learn more about her work and the evolution of sustainable approaches to forestry in BC.
The Rise of Urban Forestry
As the world becomes increasingly urbanized, the need for green spaces and sustainable urban ecosystems becomes crucial. Explore how urban forestry professionals work to protect and maintain urban parks, natural areas, and tree canopies in the face of climate change and land-use challenges.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Expands Micro-Certificate Offerings with the Launch of Multiple New Programs
With the growing demand for specialized knowledge and skills in the forestry industry, the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship is thrilled to announce the expansion of its micro-certificate offerings. Building on the success of our existing programs, UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship has launched nine new micro-certificate programs, catering to the diverse needs of professionals seeking to excel in this dynamic field.
Sheppard, Stephen
Director, Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning
Forest Resources Management
van den Bosch, Matilda
Forest and Conservation Sciences