Urban Forestry

Leaving Hawaiʻi, Gaining Perspective, and Returning with Purpose: Chanel Yee’s Journey

March 27, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

Recent grad, Chanel Yee (BUF’23), shares her UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship experience, from deciding to leave home to being led back after graduating through opportunities created during her time here. 

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Erin Chanyan (Urban Forestry)

March 19, 2025 | Author: emilyjun

STEM Workshops Instructor – UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach

This co-op term, I have been going into elementary, middle and high schools to teach students about STEAM. Through this co-op, not only have I been able to learn so much about different topics in STEAM myself, but I’ve also been able to work on my confidence in public speaking.

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Co-creating Just, Green Cities: Beyond Metrics, Towards Community Empowerment

January 21, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

This seminar explores the need for equity in urban greening, addressing systemic challenges and empowering communities beyond metrics like the Tree Equity Score.

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Urban Forestry Program Night & Networking Event

January 16, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

Join us for a fun evening with urban forestry profs, students, and professionals.

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MUFL Information Session – 2024

November 7, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Join our online information session on November 7, 2024 to learn more about UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Master of Urban Forestry Leadership program.

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June Lam (Urban Forestry)

August 15, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Forestry Management Assistant – City of Mississauga

I have been working as a Forestry Management Assistant (FMA) with the Forestry Planning and Permits team under the Forestry Department. My daily duties include inspecting and approving dead tree permits, releasing tree security deposits, and conducting TPZ inspections for pools.

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Urban Tree Trouble: Insights from Stanley Park Webinar Recording

July 5, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

In this webinar recording, discover how foresters manage green spaces amid climate change and population growth. Learn about Stanley Park, urban challenges, best practices, and the role of residents in landscape decisions.

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Urban Tree Trouble: Insights from Stanley Park – Webinar

June 25, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry

Join our expert panel on urban forestry. Discover how foresters manage green spaces amid climate change and population growth. Learn about Stanley Park, urban challenges, best practices, and the role of residents in landscape decisions. Get your questions answered by industry experts.

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Kylie Tsai (Urban Forestry)

June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Parks Laborer – City of Surrey, Shade Trees Team

For the first few weeks working as a Parks Laborer 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.

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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.

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