Building a Future in Urban Forestry: Why Robin Sack Swapped Portland for B.C.
Now in their third year of Urban Forestry, Robin shares their experience of moving from the U.S. to Canada to study at FES.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Undergraduate Programs Earn Society of American Foresters Accreditation
Three FES programs have earned accreditation from SAF, strengthening pathways for students seeking professional forestry careers in Canada and the U.S.
New Tool Helps Cities Plant Trees Where They’re Needed Most
CanopyFit, created by UBC FES researchers, maps physical barriers alongside heat and equity data to maximize shade and cooling.
How Urban Parks Work: Evidence on Gaps Between Access, Use, and Experience
Dr. Keun Park explores how urban parks are used and experienced, revealing gaps between access, visitation, and quality, with implications for more equitable, resilient city design.
Building Better Cities with Nature Webinar
UBC professors discuss integrating urban nature into planning to build healthier, more equitable, and resilient cities amid climate and population pressures.
Sara Barron Receives Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Sara Barron for receiving the Killam Teaching Prize for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Urban Forestry Leadership Annual Public Lecture & Networking Night
Join urban forestry expert Cecil Konijnendijk for a guest lecture on the 3+30+300 principle, plus networking at UBC’s Forest Sciences Centre.
UBC Library Welcomes Urban Forestry Students into the Archives
UBC Library archives offer urban forestry students hands-on access to historical records, enriching learning about cities, ecosystems, and sustainable planning.
Urban Forestry Networking Night
You are invited to the 2026 UBC Urban Forestry Networking Event, hosted by the UBC Urban Forestry programs.