FES Students Step Up to Lead UBC Vancouver’s Student Union
Three FES students have stepped into AMS leadership roles, bringing a forestry perspective to UBC-wide student governance.
UBC FES Researchers Find Indigenous Lands Can Outperform Protected Areas on Conservation
UBC researchers found Indigenous-managed lands match or outperform government protected areas on forests, biodiversity and carbon storage.
Invasive Grasses May Be Turning B.C.’s Burn Scars Into the Next Wildfire
A UBC FES study with St’át’imc Nation communities finds invasive grasses are the sleeper threat on B.C.’s post-fire landscape—and the window to stop them is narrow.
In the Spotlight: Eric Mensah Kumeh
We welcome Eric Mensah Kumeh as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management.
UBC Study: Canadian Drinking Water at Risk Long After Wildfires
A UBC-led global review finds that wildfire-related pollution can threaten drinking water for years after flames are extinguished.
In the Media: March 2026
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship in the media throughout March 2026.
UBC FES Forestry Summer Institute Invites Applications for 2026 Program
The 2026 Forestry Summer Institute offers a range of courses covering tropics from AI in green spaces, carbon management and bio-based renewable materials.
UBC Researchers Say Scientists Have Underestimated Forests’ Ability to Prevent Major Floods
UBC FES researchers argue that a widely used method to understand and predict flood risk has led scientists to miscalculate how forests can prevent major flooding.
The Hidden World of Microorganisms Vital for Forest Health
This Black History Month, we speak to Dr. Zelalem Taye about the important role forest microbiomes play in restoring soil health.
Coffee Connect: Exploring the Master of Urban Forestry Leadership
In this edition of Coffee Connect, we find out more about the Master of Urban Forestry Leadership program at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship.